Vladimir vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Focus on surviving Illaoi's early pressure by using (Q) sustain and avoiding extended fights near her tentacles.
Prioritize farming safely and scaling into mid-late game teamfights where (R) can turn grouped fights.
Maintain a low-pressure lane state to deny Illaoi uncontested tentacle zones and reduce her all-in threat.

Trading pattern

Trade only when empowered (Q) is ready and (W) is available to avoid Illaoi's counter-engage.
Punish Illaoi after she misses (E) or when her tentacles are cleared to force short trades.
Avoid extended trades inside Illaoi's tentacle zones where she can maximize damage and healing.

Danger windows

Illaoi is most dangerous when (E) lands near tentacles; avoid walking into her spirit pull angles.
Be cautious during (R) all-in, especially if multiple tentacles are active.
Vulnerable after using (W) due to its long cooldown and health cost; avoid fights during this window.

Early game

Avoid fighting near Illaoi's tentacles to minimize damage and spirit pull threat.
Use short (Q) trades around empowered (Q) windows to sustain through early poke.
Do not waste (W) early; save it to negate Illaoi's committed engages or (E) follow-ups.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfights but respect (R) zone control and tentacle damage.
After first AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking (W) cooldown.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) power spike that enables strong multi-target damage in her zone.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid Illaoi's tentacle zones to reach mid-game power spikes.
Use empowered (Q) and (R) to win short trades and grouped fights once items and cooldowns are ready.
Deny Illaoi uncontested tentacle setups by clearing them and forcing her to reset, reducing her zone control.