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Illaoi vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Tryndamere into unfavorable angles and deny his Fury buildup.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Tryndamere from safely stacking Fury and scaling into extended fights.
This is a control vs. scaling duel where Illaoi must leverage zone control to punish Tryndamere's all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Control space with tentacles and fish for (E) to force Tryndamere into committed trades.
Punish Tryndamere immediately after he uses (E) to engage, as he is vulnerable to kiting and tentacle damage.
Avoid trading when (E) misses or tentacles are cleared, as Tryndamere can out-sustain short trades with (Q) healing.

Danger windows

Beware when Tryndamere has full Fury and (R) available, as he can survive lethal damage and force extended fights.
Avoid fighting outside tentacle zones when (R) is down, as ganks and all-ins become safer for Tryndamere.
Be cautious after (E) is used by Tryndamere forward, as he can chase or escape quickly if you misposition.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to create zones Tryndamere must respect before level 6.
Avoid chasing Tryndamere after he uses (E) to engage; instead, reposition near tentacles to punish his cooldown.
Use (E) to pull his spirit when he steps too close to tentacles, forcing short trades in your favor.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to turn multi-target fights in your favor and punish Tryndamere's all-in attempts.
Establish multiple tentacles in side lanes to create zones that limit Tryndamere's mobility and force risky approaches.
Respect Tryndamere's level 6 (R) and high Fury trades by fighting only inside tentacle zones and avoiding extended fights without (R).

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) to force Tryndamere into bad trades or all-ins.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and turn ganks or dives into favorable fights.
Deny Tryndamere Fury buildup and force him to fight within your zone to minimize his scaling and splitpush threat.