Illaoi vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zones to force Trundle into unfavorable angles and deny him easy trades.
Maintain high lane pressure to prevent Trundle from safely scaling or forcing extended fights on his terms.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Illaoi must dominate side-lane zones and punish Trundle's attempts at long trades.

Trading pattern

Control space with tentacles and only commit to trades when (E) lands to trap Trundle's spirit.
Use (W) to slam tentacles immediately after (E) to maximize burst damage and healing.
Do not chase Trundle; instead, punish him when he walks into your zone or after he wastes (E) or (R).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is down, as ganks and trades become safer for Trundle.
Respect (E) pillar placement that can block escape or force you into bad angles.
Avoid fighting inside (W) zone where he gains sustain and attack speed advantages.

Early game

Establish tentacles around the wave early to create threat zones and discourage Trundle from engaging freely.
Fish for (E) pulls when Trundle steps into tentacle range to force short trades and chip his health.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 unless (E) lands and tentacles are nearby to maximize damage and healing.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to punish Trundle and any ganks that commit inside your tentacle zone.
Side-lane with multiple tentacles: Set up tentacles before pressuring to make your zone hard to contest.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) and (W) zone: avoid extended fights when these are up to prevent him stealing your durability.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and forcing Trundle to fight on your terms with well-placed (E) pulls.
Punish multi-target commits after level 6 with (R) to turn fights decisively.
Deny Trundle long trades inside his (W) and force him to lose wave control or take unfavorable damage.