Illaoi vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use high lane pressure to deny Ryze safe scaling and force him into risky trades.
Control tentacle zones to punish Ryze's attempts to approach and farm.
Prioritize splitpush and side-lane dominance to leverage Illaoi's juggernaut strengths against Ryze's scaling mage profile.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Ryze is forced into tentacle range and (E) can connect to start a committed fight.
Punish Ryze's low early mana by forcing short trades before he can rotate spells repeatedly.
Use (W) empowered tentacle slams and (R) all-ins after level 6 when Ryze commits to fight inside your zone.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root combined with (E) and (Q) rotations which can chain damage if you overextend.
Be cautious when (R) is available on Ryze for map plays that can lead to jungle pressure or roams.
Avoid extended fights without tentacle control or when (E) is down, as Ryze can safely poke and disengage.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to create zones Ryze must respect.
Fish for (E) pulls when Ryze steps forward to farm, avoiding overextension.
Avoid chasing Ryze outside tentacle zones where he can kite and use (W) root effectively.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to turn ganks and multi-target fights in your favor inside tentacle zones.
After first bruiser item, increase pressure and force Ryze to clear tentacles or lose wave control.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing more cautiously as his sustained damage and waveclear improve.

Win conditions

Control multiple tentacles around the wave and force Ryze to farm under pressure to deny his scaling.
Land (E) to initiate trades and punish Ryze's attempts to farm or trade with (W) root follow-ups.
Use (R) to turn all-ins and ganks into favorable fights, snowballing side-lane pressure into objectives.