Kayle TFT champion portrait - Set 18
Avg Place
4.75
1st Place
33.3%
Top 4
45.1%

KayleTFT Stats

Set 18
Set18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 11, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Passive: Kayle ascends based on her star level, granting her stacking bonuses. \n \n1st Ascension: Attacks deal %i:scaleAP% bonus magic damage. \n2nd Ascension: Attacks Shred enemies hit for seconds. \n3rd Ascension: Attacks fire waves, dealing %i:scaleAP% magic damage to all other units hit. \n4th Ascension: Gain infinite range. Every rd wave is much larger. \n \nShred: Reduce Magic Resist
High Contested Risk
Kayle has a High contested risk with a 13.67% pick rate. This 2-cost unit is highly likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Kayle include Defender/Elderwood.
Primary Carry
This unit is typically played as a primary damage dealer

In 100% of team compositions, Kayle is itemized as the primary carry. Best carry items include Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet and Archangel's Staff. As a 2-cost unit, Kayle is easy to 3-star for a powerful early/mid-game carry.

Strategy Guide

Carry
Contested
Prioritize BiS
Flexible
Roll Lvl 6
2-Cost
Below Avg
Role
Kayle is played as a primary carry in 100% of comps. Prioritize offensive items on this unit.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Kayle by slow rolling at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap with a 51.4% top 4 rate (+6.3% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Defender/Fae (95.4%), Defender/Elderwood (94.7%).
Contest Warning
Kayle has a contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Kayle is a flexible unit that fits into 10+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Kayle activates Solar, Rapidfire. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Kayle performance analysis shows strong popularity (63th percentile) and below average win rate (12th percentile). Kayle's six key metrics: win rate (12th percentile), popularity (63th percentile), average placement (12th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Kayle

Kayle is a 2-cost champion in TFT Set 18 with a 45.1% win rate and 4.75 average placement. Kayle has a 13.7% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Versatile champion with solid pick rate
  • Low 2-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 45.1% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Consider 3-starring Kayle if given early pairs.

2

Itemization

Kayle works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Kayle with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Kayle Set 18 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayle good in TFT Set 18?

Kayle is currently a C-tier champion with a 45.08% win rate and 4.75 average placement in TFT Set 18. This makes Kayle a situational pick that ranks 9th among 13 2-cost champions. Kayle activates the Solar and Rapidfire traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Kayle in TFT?

The best items for Kayle in TFT Set 18 are Rabadon's Deathcap (50.4% win rate), Jeweled Gauntlet (48.7% win rate) and Archangel's Staff (48.2% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet and Rabadon's Deathcap, achieving a 51.4% top 4 rate. Visit the Kayle Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Kayle in TFT Set 18?

The best team compositions featuring Kayle in TFT Set 18 are Defender/Fae (95.4% win rate), Defender/Elderwood (94.7% win rate) and Defender/Inferno (93.1% win rate). Kayle is a flexible unit that fits into 10+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Kayle Comps page.

Is Kayle a carry or support in TFT?

Kayle is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 18. As a 2-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Kayle your best items, ideally Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet and Rabadon's Deathcap. Consider 3-starring Kayle by slow rolling at level 6 for maximum damage output.

When should I roll for Kayle in TFT?

Kayle has the highest shop odds at level 6 with a 15.38% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 2-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 6 if you want to 3-star Kayle.

What traits does Kayle have in TFT Set 18?

Kayle has the Solar and Rapidfire traits in TFT Set 18. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Kayle Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Kayle compare to other 2-cost units?

Kayle ranks 9th out of 13 2-cost champions in win rate (45.08%) in TFT Set 18. With a 13.67% pick rate and 4.75 average placement, Kayle is a situational 2-cost option. Similar 2-cost alternatives include Yunara, Alistar and Sejuani.

Is Kayle contested in TFT Set 18?

Kayle has a high pick rate of 13.67%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 18. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Kayle, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.

See Also

Kayle BuildKayle CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items