Poppy vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide

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Poppy into Illaoimedium

Overview

Deny Illaoi's tentacle zones by clearing them quickly to limit her damage and healing.
Keep fights near walls to maximize stun threat and anti-dash utility.
Control the lane by punishing Illaoi's low mobility and forcing her away from ideal zones.

Trade around your passive shield and use for quick damage and slows, then disengage.
Hold to deny Illaoi's approach and punish her when she tries to enter tentacle zones.
Use only when a reliable wall angle exists to stun and follow up with short trades.

Be cautious when Illaoi lands near tentacles, setting up her strongest all-ins.
Avoid fighting away from walls where your stun and anti-dash are weaker.
Watch for Illaoi's in multi-target fights, as it can turn ganks if you cluster near tentacles.

Use short trades with and passive shield to chip Illaoi without prolonged fights.
Hold to stop Illaoi's melee engages and punish her when she commits.
Position near walls to threaten stuns and force Illaoi to respect your angles.

At level 6, use to knock Illaoi away from tentacles or disengage bad fights.
After first tank item, leverage increased durability to outlast Illaoi's burst and maintain frontline control.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 when she commits with multiple tentacles; avoid clustered fights.

Deny Illaoi's tentacle control by clearing tentacles and forcing her away from zones.
Use to stop melee engages and to stun near walls for safe short trades.
Leverage to disengage or isolate Illaoi, controlling skirmishes and preventing tentacle stacks.

Tactical tip

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