Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
3.9%
Akalivs Kayle
Patch26.17
Matches368,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Akali vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Kayle wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Akali based on 10 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Kayle matchup.
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Akali Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
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Akali
30.0% WR
VS
Kayle
70.0% WR
Who Wins the Akali vs Kayle Matchup?
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 10
30.0%
70.0%
6.0
7.0
917
944
12,285
13,579
170
377
554
427
0.1
0.3
20.0%
80.0%
40.0%
60.0%
Akali vs Kayle Matchup Summary
The Akali vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Akali's 30.0%, giving Kayle a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kayle leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akali players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kayle overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Akali vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayle is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayle holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.0Akali
7.0Kayle
Kayle significantly out-farms Akali by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
917Akali
944Kayle
Damage output is virtually even between Akali and Kayle, with only 27 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.Economy
12,285Akali
13,579Kayle
Kayle generates a commanding 1,293 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.1Akali
0.3Kayle
Both Akali and Kayle provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
725Akali
804Kayle
Kayle heals and mitigates 79 more damage per minute than Akali, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kayle to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Akali.Best Akali Build Against Kayle
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Kayle are Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Kayle matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Kayle
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Akali20.0%
Kayle80.0%♕
Late Game
Kayle
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akali40.0%Kayle60.0%Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Kayle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kayle holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Akali Runes Against Kayle
Domination
Sorcery
33.3% WR
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Akali the best tools to compete against Kayle in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.68% | 148 | 6.0 | 913 | 12,210 | 43.1% | 56.6% | |
| 53.72% | 121 | 5.8 | 952 | 11,853 | 52.2% | 55.8% | |
| 45.22% | 115 | 5.8 | 800 | 10,682 | 50.9% | 39.7% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 5.8 | 870 | 12,648 | 50.0% | 56.4% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 5.8 | 799 | 11,259 | 59.0% | 39.6% | |
| 55.84% | 77 | 5.7 | 939 | 12,104 | 52.9% | 58.1% | |
| 38.96% | 77 | 5.5 | 888 | 12,301 | 33.3% | 42.0% | |
| 35.06% | 77 | 5.6 | 786 | 12,179 | 32.3% | 37.0% | |
| 50.68% | 73 | 6.0 | 807 | 10,849 | 48.9% | 53.6% | |
| 64.29% | 70 | 5.9 | 1,022 | 13,056 | 72.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 6.0 | 904 | 12,033 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.9 | 775 | 11,807 | 55.6% | 44.7% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 5.8 | 758 | 10,475 | 43.8% | 46.4% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 5.8 | 802 | 11,970 | 52.9% | 55.0% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 5.9 | 1,005 | 11,795 | 42.9% | 44.1% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.9 | 810 | 12,474 | 48.0% | 46.4% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 5.7 | 902 | 11,446 | 36.0% | 52.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.2 | 1,061 | 12,027 | 31.3% | 54.8% | |
| 34.88% | 43 | 5.6 | 869 | 12,181 | 22.2% | 44.0% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 5.9 | 905 | 10,170 | 53.6% | 64.3% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 5.7 | 1,018 | 12,893 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 5.4 | 917 | 12,982 | 45.5% | 62.1% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.1 | 849 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.4 | 798 | 11,283 | 47.4% | 57.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 5.4 | 825 | 11,347 | 46.7% | 47.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.0 | 910 | 13,321 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 6.1 | 861 | 11,896 | 47.1% | 38.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.4 | 815 | 11,992 | 45.5% | 47.8% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.5 | 878 | 12,276 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.7 | 844 | 12,537 | 61.5% | 26.3% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.7 | 804 | 12,205 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.1 | 970 | 11,873 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 833 | 13,381 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.5 | 967 | 11,121 | 30.0% | 47.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 840 | 11,914 | 55.6% | 58.8% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.8 | 760 | 11,024 | 36.4% | 53.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 1,015 | 9,662 | 73.3% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 801 | 12,017 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.2 | 992 | 12,285 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 5.8 | 908 | 11,913 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.0 | 699 | 10,463 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 889 | 10,060 | 58.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.3 | 840 | 12,362 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.9 | 855 | 11,180 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 756 | 11,284 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 853 | 11,872 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,017 | 11,180 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.9 | 877 | 9,869 | 41.7% | 80.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 5.9 | 887 | 12,547 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,024 | 12,336 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.5 | 976 | 11,534 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 954 | 10,972 | 12.5% | 37.5% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 5.6 | 921 | 11,295 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.3 | 813 | 11,921 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.5 | 721 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 701 | 11,467 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 806 | 10,802 | 70.0% | 0.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 788 | 10,338 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,052 | 10,832 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,178 | 12,550 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 977 | 11,661 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 911 | 13,064 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 5.7 | 780 | 11,321 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 880 | 11,304 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 554 | 6,579 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.5 | 1,059 | 12,490 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.4 | 804 | 11,459 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 977 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 851 | 12,508 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.0 | 797 | 11,644 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 982 | 11,865 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 917 | 12,285 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 975 | 10,035 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.9 | 751 | 11,902 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.9 | 1,214 | 15,470 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 820 | 11,103 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 943 | 13,354 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 695 | 10,003 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 884 | 13,551 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 926 | 12,766 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 869 | 10,962 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 716 | 8,827 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 854 | 11,173 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 799 | 12,273 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 969 | 12,646 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,103 | 13,679 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 810 | 14,593 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 942 | 14,382 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 985 | 12,765 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,029 | 12,578 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 817 | 11,136 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 916 | 13,174 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.8 | 769 | 10,474 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 968 | 13,212 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 722 | 11,983 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 894 | 10,693 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 845 | 12,499 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 878 | 13,513 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 775 | 9,637 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Akali vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akali do against Kayle in League of Legends?
Kayle wins the Akali vs Kayle matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Akali's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Akali do against Kayle in the early game?
In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Akali with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Kayle players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Akali do against Kayle in the late game?
In the late game, Kayle takes over the Akali vs Kayle matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akali vs Kayle matchup?
Kayle wins the matchup against Akali with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Akali build against Kayle?
The best Akali build against Kayle includes Liandry's Torment, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Akali runes against Kayle?
The best Akali runes against Kayle use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Akali vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akali counter Kayle?
No, Akali struggles against Kayle with only a 30.0% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.
How do I play Akali against Kayle?
When playing Akali against Kayle, play cautiously and avoid Kayle's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kayle has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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