Ornn vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ornn vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stable farming and durable trades to survive Illaoi's strong early pressure and tentacle zones.
Accept medium lane pressure but avoid giving Illaoi free scaling or uncontested tentacle control.
Focus on scaling into teamfights where your engage and crowd control can create picks and neutralize her splitpush threat.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (W) brittle application and (Q) terrain to set up (E) knockups only when Illaoi is near walls.
Punish Illaoi when she misses (E) by stepping forward for controlled trades and wave pressure.
Avoid extended fights near her tentacles and only engage when your team or jungle can follow up on your (R).

Danger windows

(E) spirit pull and tentacle zones create lethal all-in windows; avoid fighting near terrain she controls.
Post-level 6 ganks can backfire if (R) is ready; be cautious engaging without vision or team support.
Avoid using (E) knockup without terrain or a safe escape path to prevent being locked down and punished.

Early game

Use (Q) to create terrain for safe (E) knockups and avoid extended duels before your first tank item.
Play around (E) by maintaining spacing and not committing near tentacles to reduce her all-in threat.
Avoid using (E) without terrain or escape options to prevent being punished by her sustained damage and healing.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to start fights from range when allies can follow up, punishing Illaoi's commitment inside tentacle zones.
First tank item: Leverage increased durability to absorb Illaoi's damage and prioritize stable brittle trades.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) power spike which can turn ganks and fights if she catches multiple targets near tentacles.

Win conditions

Deny Illaoi tentacle control by clearing them safely and trading only around your (Q) terrain pillars.
Reach your first tank item and level 6 to survive her early pressure and leverage your (R) for teamfight picks.
Use your engage and crowd control in grouped fights to neutralize Illaoi's splitpush and create map pressure.