Teemo vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Teemo vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged poke and (Q) blind to control the wave and deny Illaoi safe melee trades.
Focus on controlling side-lane paths with (R) traps to limit Illaoi's tentacle zones and reduce her all-in threat.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Teemo must pressure early and prevent Illaoi from establishing tentacle zones.

Trading pattern

Trade short autos with poison and use (Q) to blind Illaoi's retaliatory autos.
Punish Illaoi when (E) misses by stepping forward to chip her down.
Avoid fighting inside Illaoi's tentacle zones; use (R) traps to zone her instead.

Danger windows

Illaoi is dangerous when (E) lands and she has tentacles nearby; avoid extended trades in this state.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) all-in zone; do not fight her inside clustered tentacles.
Be cautious when (Q) is down, as Illaoi can punish with autos and tentacle slams.

Early game

Abuse early (Q) blind to win short trades and force Illaoi to farm cautiously.
Place (R) traps in brushes and river to punish Illaoi's approach and create safe zones.
Avoid extended melee fights without trap coverage to reduce risk of Illaoi's tentacle damage.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling trap control of side lanes and retreat paths; place traps before pressuring.
First damage item increases poison damage; keep trades short and blind key autos to maximize chip damage.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) as it empowers her all-ins inside tentacle zones; disengage if she commits with (R).

Win conditions

Use ranged poison autos and (Q) blind to deny Illaoi melee trades and chip her health.
Control side-lane paths and brushes with (R) traps to limit Illaoi's tentacle placement and zone control.
Punish Illaoi's missed (E) and force her to reset tentacles before she can threaten all-ins.