Illaoi
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Illaoi is a powerful, aggressive champion capable of consistent One-Turn Kills (OTKs). If she gets to pull off her game plan, she can deal massive damage, overkilling the enemy nexus. She is very all-in though and can struggle to recover from disruption.
Illaoi naturally has Overwhelm so the free strike to eliminate the enemy blocker generally translates to additional nexus damage.
When I level up, Rally.
Power: Allies that cost 1 or less have Overwhelm, Quick Attack, and Fury.
Strategy
This focuses on eliminating the enemy nexus with a single attack chain of attacks. Attack once, level up, attack again. She gains so many stats from her Tentacle that their combined power usually overkills the enemy nexus.
Scout for one additional attack. You really need to win on Turn 3.
Rally for +1 attack
Ensures she doesn't die.
Strategy
Drop Illaoi and win. This build lets you attack up to three times on turn 3, usually eliminating the enemy Nexus. If the enemy was able to interrupt this plan, then you're in a rough spot.
Community builds recorded for clearing the 10-Star Zoe Adventure with Illaoi
- level: 41Player:Kallistrus
- level: 50Player:Bushi
- level: 43Player:ProfSE
Highly recommended for adventures with heavy control.
Works on her 'Spawn' spells, increasing the amount of power they gain.
Prophet of an Elder God
When allies attack, Spawn 1.
Test of Spirit
+1 Starting Mana.
Round Start: Grant the weakest enemy
Vulnerable.
Prophet of an Elder God II
When allies attack, Spawn 3.
Enfeebling Strike
When you damage an enemy, reduce its Power by the damage dealt.
Test of Spirit II
+2 Starting Mana.
Round Start: Grant the weakest enemyVulnerable and grant allied Tentacles everywhere +1|+1.
Leap of Faith
Each round, the first time you Spawn, summon a Nagakabouros' Tentacle. This has a 3% chance to summon Nagakabouros instead, increased each round.
- Protect the Tentacle
Illaoi's entire game plan revolves around her Tentacle. If it gets stunned, frostbitten, or obliterated, her win condition is severely compromised. Prioritize its survival above all else.
- Bait Out Removal
Consider passing the turn to let the AI spend its mana before deploying Illaoi or key Spawn spells. This minimizes the risk of cheap removal or Obliterate effects destroying your Tentacle before you can attack.
- Beware of Lulu
The Lulu encounter is a hard counter to Illaoi. Lulu's adventure power can transform your massive Tentacle into a 1/1, completely neutralizing your primary threat. Approach this matchup with extreme caution.
- Drafting Strategy
Prioritize powers and cards that generate units (Spawn) or provide mana acceleration. Spells like Answered Prayers and Tentacle Smash are critical for scaling your board state quickly.
- Leverage Innate Overwhelm
Illaoi naturally possesses Overwhelm. Focus on buffing her stats and ensuring she can attack safely to push massive damage directly to the enemy Nexus, especially when combined with Rally effects.