Quinn vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Quinn vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Quinn must use ranged pressure and (E) spacing to deny Illaoi a calm scaling lane and prevent her from establishing tentacle zones.
This is a snowball matchup where Quinn's early agency and roam potential with (R) can outpace Illaoi's mid-game splitpush threat.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) blind and autos when Illaoi walks up for last hits, then disengage with (E) before she can retaliate.
Avoid extended melee fights where Illaoi's tentacles and (R) turn trades in her favor.
Punish Illaoi after she misses (E) by stepping forward to pressure and crash waves for roam timing.

Danger windows

Illaoi is most dangerous when (E) lands near tentacles and when she uses (R) to turn multi-target fights; avoid fighting in these zones.
Quinn is vulnerable when (E) is down and Illaoi can close melee distance for extended trades.
Roams that fail to create pressure or leave Quinn without wave control can allow Illaoi to set up tentacles and threaten all-ins.

Early game

Use early ranged harassment with (Q) and autos to force Illaoi to farm under pressure and avoid letting her set up tentacles.
Hold (E) to disengage Illaoi's approach and avoid committing to melee trades where she excels.
Crash waves quickly to create roam opportunities with (R) before Illaoi can build a strong zone.

Power spikes

At level 6, crash waves and use (R) to roam and create map pressure before Illaoi can all-in with (R).
After first damage item, increase short-range burst trades on isolated targets while keeping (E) ready to escape Illaoi engages.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) power spike by avoiding fights inside her tentacle zones and disengaging if she commits.

Win conditions

Win lane by denying Illaoi farm with ranged poke and using (E) to maintain spacing and avoid tentacle zones.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows with (R) and generate map tempo through side-lane picks.
Avoid grouped fights and force Illaoi into isolated short trades where Quinn's mobility and blind provide kill pressure.