Ryze vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ryze must manage a controlled lane state to safely scale while avoiding Illaoi's tentacle zones and spirit pull angles.
Prioritize stable farming and waveclear to prevent Illaoi from establishing tentacles and forcing committed fights.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to spread marks on minions and follow with (Q) for poke, holding (W) to root Illaoi if she commits.
Punish Illaoi when her (E) misses or tentacles are cleared by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid trading without mana for follow-up rotations to prevent being locked down in Illaoi's zone.

Danger windows

Illaoi is most dangerous when (E) lands near tentacles and (R) is available for multi-target damage.
Avoid extended trades or stepping into tentacle zones when (W) root or (E) spirit pull are off cooldown.
Be cautious of ganks that can be turned around by (R) if she has tentacle control and allies commit.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using (E) and (Q) short trades when Illaoi is forced to approach tentacle zones.
Avoid extended trades before first mana/AP item to reduce risk from Illaoi's early pressure.
Track (E) cooldown to avoid getting caught by spirit pulls that lead to tentacle damage.

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Illaoi's key cooldowns.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) window by disengaging from tentacle zones and avoiding multi-target fights.
Use level 6 (R) to create map plays or escape Illaoi's all-ins rather than forcing fights in lane.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use waveclear to deny Illaoi tentacle setups and spirit pull angles.
Exploit Illaoi's vulnerability after missed (E) or cleared tentacles by applying short trades with (E), (Q), and (W).
Use (R) for side-lane pressure or map plays to create advantages and avoid forced fights in Illaoi's zone.