Aurora vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide

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Aurora into Illaoimedium

Overview

Use your mobility and burst to avoid Illaoi's tentacle zones and poke windows.
Manage lane pressure to prevent Illaoi from establishing tentacle control and forcing angles.
Focus on scaling and teamfight impact rather than matching Illaoi's splitpush zone control early.

Illaoi is most dangerous when lands near tentacles or when enemies commit into her zone.
Vulnerable after using due to lack of quick escape; avoid trades then.
Avoid prolonged fights inside Illaoi's tentacle zones especially post-level 6 when is active.

Avoid extended trades early to limit Illaoi's medium early agency and high lane pressure.
Use and combos to poke without committing into tentacle zones.
Track cooldown to avoid getting pulled into damaging trades.

At level 6, use for mobility and burst to pick or disengage; track Illaoi's .
After your first AP burst item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Illaoi's tentacle zones.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 spike that punishes committed fights inside tentacle zones.

Use your mobility and burst to pick off Illaoi when and tentacle control are down.
Clear Illaoi's tentacles quickly to deny her zone pressure and force resets.
Reach level 6 and first AP burst item to pressure Illaoi out of lane and impact teamfights through flanks.

Tactical tip

For Aurora vs Illaoi, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.