Illaoi vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide

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Illaoi into Vaynemedium

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Vayne into risky angles and deny safe farming space.
Pressure early with tentacle control to prevent Vayne's free scaling and mobility.
This lane is about controlling space and punishing Vayne's weak waveclear with pulls.

Trade only when Vayne is forced into tentacle range and you can land .
Punish Vayne immediately after she uses or aggressive reposition.
Avoid extended fights without tentacle control to prevent being kited and outmaneuvered.

Be cautious when Vayne's is down, as her engage threat is reduced but kiting improves.
Avoid fighting without tentacles or when is on cooldown to prevent easy punishes or ganks.
Watch for wall stuns in tight spaces; avoid positioning near walls where she can pin you.

Establish tentacles early around the wave to zone and threaten Vayne's angles.
Avoid chasing Vayne outside tentacle range to conserve cooldowns and avoid kiting.
Use only when tentacles are present to maximize threat and force bad trades.

At level 6, use to turn multi-target fights when Vayne commits inside your zone.
Build and maintain multiple tentacles in side lanes to maximize threat and zoning.
Respect Vayne's level 6 stealth repositioning with and , avoid overcommitting.

Control side-lane tentacle zones to force Vayne to farm under pressure and deny safe scaling.
Land pulls to start fights and follow up with to punish Vayne's low mobility.
Use high lane pressure and all-in threat to prevent Vayne from reaching her late-game duel power.

Tactical tip

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