Illaoi vs Yone TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Yone

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Yone into risky (E) pulls and punish with (R) all-ins.
Pressure the wave and deny Yone's scaling by controlling tentacle placement and forcing short trades.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Illaoi aims to dominate lane pressure and punish Yone's engage attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Yone walks into tentacle range and (E) can connect; follow up with (W) and (R) if he commits.
Punish Yone's use of (E) by engaging when he is vulnerable after snapback.
Avoid extended chases or fights without tentacle control as Yone's mobility and knockup threaten you then.

Danger windows

Respect (E) knockup and snapback window as it can set up his burst or escape.
Be cautious when (R) is available for Yone, as a well-timed engage can turn fights instantly.
Avoid fighting without tentacles or when (R) is down to reduce risk from ganks or Yone's all-ins.

Early game

Establish tentacles around the wave early to create zones Yone must respect for farming.
Avoid chasing Yone outside tentacle range; instead, bait him into your zone to land (E).
Use (E) to pull spirits when Yone approaches to farm, setting up strong trades before level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) is a major spike; fight only inside tentacle zones and use (R) to punish multi-target commits.
Side lane with multiple tentacles established creates a strong zone that Yone must clear or risk losing trades.
Respect Yone's level 3 unlock of (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and his first attack-speed item spike by playing cautiously and maintaining tentacle control.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and forcing Yone into (E) pulls, then punishing with (R) and tentacle damage.
Deny Yone safe scaling by pressuring waves and forcing short trades inside your zone.
Use side-lane pressure and anti-gank turnarounds to snowball and extend your lead into mid-game.