Illaoi vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Gwen into risky (E) angles and control the wave pressure.
Prioritize denying Gwen a calm scaling lane by aggressively establishing tentacles and punishing extended trades.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Gwen is forced into your tentacle range and you land (E) to maximize damage and healing.
Punish Gwen after she wastes (W) by committing to short burst trades inside your tentacle zone.
Avoid extended trades where Gwen can stack (Q) and use (W) to block your retaliation; force quick engagements instead.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gwen has stacked (Q) and (W) available, as extended trades inside her mist can overwhelm you.
Avoid fighting without tentacle control or when (R) is on cooldown, as Gwen can safely punish or gank.
Watch for (R) slow and chase potential after level 6, especially if you overextend without tentacle backup.

Early game

Focus on setting up multiple tentacles around the wave before level 6 to create strong zone control.
Use (E) to pull Gwen's spirit when she is forced to farm near tentacles, avoiding fights without tentacle pressure.
Avoid chasing Gwen out of your zone early to prevent losing tentacle control and giving her space to stack (Q).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to turn multi-target fights in your favor by spawning tentacles and punishing Gwen's commitment.
Establish prepared side-lane zones with multiple tentacles to deny Gwen safe farming and force her to risk (E) pulls.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) spike by avoiding prolonged fights inside her mist and disengaging before she can recast needles.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) to force Gwen into unfavorable fights.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and turn ganks or all-ins to your advantage.
Deny Gwen's scaling by pressuring the wave and forcing her to farm under threat, preventing safe stacking of (Q) and item spikes.