Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 27Updated 10/28/2026, 4:35:13 AM
Confidence: Medium-1.9% vs 50%27 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Even
Illaoi and Lee Sin trade evenly before spikes.
Levels 3–5
Lee Sin edge
Play around ability cooldowns and wave control.
Level 6+
Lee Sin edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
Side-wave and vision decide more than the raw lane matchup.
Why?
AI heuristicEven
- Sample win rate for Illaoi is 48.1% in this matchup.
Treat this as a Even matchup for Illaoi into Lee Sin — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Illaoi page (Top): Grasp of the Undying Build · 55.9% WR · 59 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 82Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM