Illaoi vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Aurora

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to control the wave and force Aurora into risky (E) angles for your (E) spirit pull.
Pressure early to deny Aurora's safe farming and prevent her from scaling into burst threats.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup; focus on side-lane tentacle zoning and punishing Aurora's mobility cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) pulls when Aurora is forced to farm near tentacles, then follow up with (W) and tentacle slams.
Punish Aurora's long (E) animation by dodging it and immediately counter-attacking inside your tentacle zone.
Avoid trades after Aurora uses (W) invisibility, as she can reposition or escape; wait for it to expire before engaging.

Danger windows

Respect Aurora's level 6 (R) window as she can burst and reposition quickly; avoid extended trades during this time.
Be cautious after missing (E) pulls or when your (R) is down, as your threat and anti-gank potential drop sharply.
Watch for ganks post-level 6 when your (R) is unavailable; play more defensively until it resets.

Early game

Establish tentacles around the wave early to create zones Aurora must respect or risk (E) pulls.
Avoid chasing Aurora after she uses (W) invisibility; instead, reset tentacles and prepare for the next engagement.
Use (Q) and (W) to harass when Aurora commits to farming within your tentacle range.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R), enabling powerful multi-target tentacle slams; fight only inside tentacle zones and use (R) when Aurora commits.
Aurora's level 6 (R) grants high mobility and burst; track its cooldown and avoid forced trades when it is available.
Side-lane setups with multiple tentacles amplify your zone control; prioritize creating these before pressuring towers or waves.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) pulls to force favorable trades and all-ins.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and turn ganks around in your favor.
Deny Aurora safe farming by maintaining wave pressure and tentacle control, preventing her from scaling into burst threats.