Illaoi vs Teemo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Teemo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Teemo into risky (E) spirit pulls and punish his melee approach.
Pressure early to deny Teemo a calm poke lane and avoid giving him trap control or safe farming windows.
Focus on side-lane tentacle setups to maximize your zone control and punish Teemo's limited mobility.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) spirit pulls to start trades, then use (W) and tentacle slams to maximize damage inside your zone.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or no tentacles are nearby, as Teemo's ranged poke and blind punish you then.
Commit to all-ins only after level 6 with (R) ready, punishing Teemo if he or his traps force close fights near your tentacles.

Danger windows

Avoid extended fights when (E) misses or tentacles are cleared, as Teemo's poke and blind become more threatening.
Be cautious after using (R), as Teemo can disengage and reset the lane if you overcommit.
Respect Teemo's trap placements around side-lane paths and river to prevent dangerous ganks or forced retreats.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to threaten (E) spirit pulls and discourage Teemo from safely farming.
Avoid chasing Teemo outside your tentacle zones where his ranged poke and (Q) blind reduce your damage.
Use (W) to slam tentacles after landing (E) for short trades when Teemo is forced to approach.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to create multiple tentacles and punish Teemo's commitment or ganks inside your zone.
Side-lane with multiple tentacles: Set up strong zones to force Teemo to choose between wave control or taking (E) damage.
Respect Teemo's level 6 trap control and his first damage item spike by sweeping traps before engaging or chasing.

Win conditions

Control tentacle zones to force Teemo into unfavorable (E) spirit pulls and punish his melee approach.
Deny Teemo safe farming by pressuring the wave early and preventing trap setups.
Use (R) to turn multi-target fights in your favor, punishing Teemo if he commits near your tentacles or during ganks.