Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Illaoi
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

40.8%
Illaoi win rate vs Varus
Varus hard counters Illaoi
493
Games Analyzed
40.8%
Illaoi WR
59.2%
Varus WR
-738
Avg Gold Diff @15
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Illaoi
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Illaoi
1 item
Varus
1 item
Illaoi
2 items
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Illaoi deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Varus has range advantage. Illaoi should look for short trades when Varus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Illaoi's Weakness
Illaoi's main weakness: Dodging E, kiting, not fighting in her zone. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
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