Illaoi vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide

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Illaoi into Auroramedium

Overview

Use tentacle zones to control the wave and force Aurora into risky angles.
Pressure early to deny Aurora safe farming and prevent her scaling into burst threats.
Focus on side-lane tentacle zoning and punishing Aurora's mobility cooldowns.

Fish for pulls when Aurora is forced to farm near tentacles.
Punish Aurora's long animation by dodging and counter-attacking inside tentacle zones.
Avoid trades after Aurora uses invisibility; wait for it to expire.

Level 6 unlocks , enabling powerful multi-target tentacle slams; fight only inside tentacle zones.
Track Aurora's level 6 and avoid forced trades when it is available.
Prioritize side-lane setups with multiple tentacles before pressuring towers or waves.

Control tentacle zones and land pulls to force favorable trades and all-ins.
Use to punish multi-target commits and turn ganks in your favor.
Deny Aurora safe farming by maintaining wave pressure and tentacle control to prevent her scaling.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026