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Illaoi

The Kraken Priestess

About Illaoi

Illaoi, The Kraken Priestess, is a powerful fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on November 24, 2015 during Patch 5.23, Illaoi has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 6 unique skins available, Illaoi offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Illaoi has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Illaoi brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Illaoi is primarily played as a fighter/juggernaut/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in toplane. Since their release in Patch 5.23, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Illaoi's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Illaoi requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Illaoi's story

Illaoi's powerful physique is dwarfed only by her indomitable faith. As the prophet of the Great Kraken, she uses a huge, golden idol to rip her foes' spirits from their bodies and shatter their perception of reality. All who challenge the “Truth Bearer of Nagakabouros” soon discover Illaoi never battles alone—the god of the Serpent Isles fights by her side.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Illaoi's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Illaoi

Whether you're just picking up Illaoi or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Impressive durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Illaoi currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Illaoi should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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