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How to Play IllaoiTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Illaoi Top build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchC#43of 62 Top champions
Win rate49.8%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate2.3%34th most picked Top
Ban rate4.4%

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Illaoi Top Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (2.3% pick rate, 48.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

48.3% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
Grasp of the UndyingKEYSTONE
Demolish
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Test of SpiritETentacle SmashQHarsh LessonWMax E first
Tentacle Smash38101213
Harsh Lesson11415
Test of Spirit24579
Leap of Faith611

Item build

2.3% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildBlack CleaverBlack CleaverIceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSterak's GageSterak's Gage
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalBlack CleaverBlack CleaverIceborn GauntletIceborn GauntletSterak's GageSterak's GageSpirit VisageSpirit VisageDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSundered SkySundered Sky

Illaoi Top meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Illaoi holds a 49.8% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.21, 1.2 points below the Top role average of 51.0%. That is the 43rd highest win rate of 62 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.3% pick rate (34th most played in the role) and a 4.4% ban rate, Illaoi rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Illaoi Top slipped from A to C tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At C tier, Illaoi is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Illaoi Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Aatrox (37.1% win rate for Illaoi) and Jayce (51.5% win rate for Illaoi): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yone (56.7%) and Jayce (51.5%) are the matchups to look for, where Illaoi wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Illaoi matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Illaoi good in Patch 26.21?

Illaoi is C tier Top in Patch 26.21 with a 49.8% win rate, 2.3% pick rate, and 4.4% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Illaoi Top after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Illaoi Top?

The best Illaoi Top build in Patch 26.21 uses Black Cleaver, Iceborn Gauntlet, Sterak's Gage with the Grasp of the Undying keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Illaoi Top is C tier with 49.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Illaoi?

Champions that counter Illaoi in Patch 26.21 include Aatrox (37.1% Illaoi win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Illaoi?

To climb with Illaoi Top in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Base timers, Splitpush, and Baiting. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources. Splitpush: Split pushing is used to generate map pressure and economic advantage.