Volibear vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use high early lane pressure to deny Illaoi calm scaling and force her off tentacle zones.
Prioritize snowballing through repeated (W) trades and level 6 dive threat to control the lane tempo.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) to stun and engage, then position (E) to slow and shield while applying repeat (W) for healing.
Punish Illaoi when she misses (E) by extending trades to secure second (W) healing.
Avoid trades if (Q) cannot connect or (E) is poorly placed, as sustain and engage drop significantly.

Danger windows

Respect (E) spirit pull as it can set up heavy tentacle damage; avoid walking into her zone without (Q) ready.
Be cautious fighting near multiple tentacles after Illaoi hits level 6 and activates (R), as her zone control and damage spike.
Avoid extended fights without (Q) available, as losing engage reduces your ability to control the trade.

Early game

Start trades with (Q) to force Illaoi into melee range and follow with (E) to slow and shield for extended fights.
Avoid chasing Illaoi through tentacle zones where she can punish with (E) and (R).
Use early levels to secure health leads and wave pressure before Illaoi establishes tentacle control.

Power spikes

At level 3, use full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to threaten brawls and force Illaoi out of tentacle zones.
At level 6, leverage (R) to dive under tower and convert health leads into kills or forced recalls.
After first bruiser/tank item, pressure trades aggressively, relying on durability and repeat (W) healing to outlast Illaoi's damage.

Win conditions

Use early lane pressure and repeated (W) trades to build health leads and deny Illaoi tentacle control.
Convert level 6 (R) into tower dives or forced recalls to snowball the lane advantage.
Maintain durable brawls by leveraging (E) shield and (W) healing to outlast Illaoi and control fights on your terms.