Best Illaoi build in League of Legends Swarm

The best Illaoi build in League of Legends Swarm makes the most of the weapons and Augments that the new game mode has to offer. She is currently one of the best tank characters in the bullet heaven, and with the right build you will be able to make her the perfect frontline for your team.

Illaoi is one of the best picks for harder difficulty levels in League of Legends Swarm. Below is a guide on how to build her if you are looking to main the champion in the latest game mode.

League of Legends Swarm best Illaoi build guide

When building around Illaoi you will need to consider both her innate tanky stats along with the amount of AoE damage that she can dish out. She has a very good balance between offense and defense, so when making her best build these are some of the things that you will need to keep in mind. 

Best weapons for Illaoi in Swarm

LoL Swarm best Illaoi build

There are four weapons that suit Illaoi incredibly well apart from the one that is exclusive to her. These are:

WeaponDescriptionHow to UnlockEvolution Requirement
Radiant FieldDamages nearby enemies, scaling with your max health.Activate the Health Fountain on Warehouse District a total of 4 times.Max Health
Iceblast ArmorBlocks damage freezing enemies.Damage scales with Armor and Max Health.Freeze an enemy with the Freeze Bomb on Subterranean Lab.Armor
Cyclonic SlicersOrbiting projectiles damage and knock back enemies.Unlocked by defaultHP Regen
Statikk SwordFires lightning that bounces between enemies with the highest health.Can Crit.Reach level 20.Max Health

Radiant Field and Iceblast Armor are the key components that help boost Illaoi’s tankiness and resistances. These are what make her a potent frontline allowing her to absorb damage while dealing AoE DPS in return.

Cyclonic Slicers and Statikk Sword will buff her damage numbers even more and help her clear mobs even faster.

Best Passive prioritization for Illaoi in Swarm

As you are going to be making Illaoi the frontline for your team, you will need to prioritize passive skills which let her soak up damage. So when making the best Illaoi build for League of Legends Swarm, make sure to focus on the following passives for her:

  • Duration
  • Armor
  • Max Health
  • Damage
  • Health Regen
  • Haste

These passives will help you optimize the amount of damage that she can soak when drawing the enemy aggro toward her while maximizing her AoE capabilities. 

Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick is a Senior Columnist at Backdash. He has a Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is a fighting game enthusiast, who is also addicted to Shin Megami Tensei, Monster Hunter, and League of Legends. He also enjoys reading and sifting through educational documentaries.

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