Talk:Illaoi/@comment-5969046-20151125200839/@comment-3974211-20151125215208

I would say yes. With some pre-spawn set-up she has no issues with the first clear (take Talisman first - not Machete). Her ganks are as good as any cc-less fighter like Shyvana, Rengar, Volibear, etc - she just runs out behind and does a shit ton of damage. Max W first ('cause maxing Q first is pointless early game unless you're buying AD).

Her tentacles don't spawn randomly - they spawn next to you. It's only usually the second clear where they become less helpful due to the cooldown de-syncing with what you're doing and they start spawning en route instead of being off cooldown ready for the next camp.