Evelynn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Evelynnvs Kayn

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Evelynn vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Evelynn wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Kayn based on 48 games. Evelynn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup.

Evelynn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Evelynn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kayn - 58.3% win rateKayn(58.3%)
Evelynn - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Evelynn
58.3% WR
VS
Kayn vs Evelynn matchup - 41.7% win rate
Kayn
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Evelynn vs Kayn Matchup?

Evelynn wins the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Evelynn
Matches: 48
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
0.5
CS / min
1.0
795
DMG / min
733
12,712
Gold / game
13,001
397
Heal / min
494
548
DMG Mitigated / min
863
0.4
CC / min
0.5
68.4%
Early Game WR
31.6%
51.7%
Late Game WR
48.3%

Evelynn vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Evelynn vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Evelynn wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, giving Evelynn a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Evelynn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Kayn leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Evelynn players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Evelynn vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayn wins the laning phase against Evelynn in League of Legends

Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Evelynn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.5Evelynn
1.0Kayn
Kayn edges out Evelynn by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayn.
Damage
795Evelynn
733Kayn
Evelynn deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Kayn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kayn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Evelynn's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,712Evelynn
13,001Kayn
Evelynn and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 288 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Evelynn
0.5Kayn
Both Evelynn and Kayn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
945Evelynn
1,357Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Evelynn, healing and mitigating 412 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Evelynn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Evelynn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Evelynn Build Against Kayn

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Evelynn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Evelynn against Kayn are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Evelynn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
68.4%
+36.8% advantage
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn68.4%
Kayn early game win rateKayn31.6%
Late Game
Evelynn
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn51.7%
Kayn late game win rateKayn48.3%

Evelynn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.4% win rate — a 36.8 percentage point lead over Kayn. This lopsided early game means Evelynn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Evelynn takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Kayn by 3.4 percentage points. Evelynn scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Evelynn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Evelynn Runes Against Kayn

Domination rune tree - Evelynn primary runes vs KaynDomination
Dark Harvest - best Evelynn rune vs KaynSudden Impact - best Evelynn rune vs KaynDeep Ward - best Evelynn rune vs KaynTreasure Hunter - best Evelynn rune vs Kayn
Precision rune tree - Evelynn secondary runes vs KaynPrecision
Triumph - best Evelynn rune vs KaynCoup de Grace - best Evelynn rune vs Kayn
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Evelynn to press their advantage against Kayn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Evelynn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Evelynn'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 Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Evelynn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.16%730.781012,95354.5%57.5%
53.03%660.684512,85453.6%52.6%
49.21%630.679213,09048.0%50.0%
49.12%570.675212,52640.7%56.7%
50.00%540.780912,53657.7%42.9%
38.00%500.886013,31740.0%36.7%
58.33%480.579512,71268.4%51.7%
47.37%380.780012,78053.9%44.0%
54.55%330.579912,48941.2%68.8%
40.63%320.778912,33836.4%42.9%
51.61%310.979211,72350.0%52.9%
50.00%300.781311,65147.1%53.9%
43.33%300.688312,99440.0%46.7%
43.33%300.785412,40229.4%61.5%
53.33%300.886311,03876.5%23.1%
33.33%270.671412,25433.3%33.3%
52.00%250.679013,23736.4%64.3%
58.33%240.871111,88941.7%75.0%
33.33%240.671512,83344.4%26.7%
39.13%230.672112,63030.0%46.1%
52.17%230.791613,40720.0%76.9%
42.86%210.981712,00163.6%20.0%
76.19%210.977212,48084.6%62.5%
61.11%180.672911,96554.5%71.4%
64.71%170.981712,72533.3%81.8%
41.18%170.786813,49760.0%33.3%
52.94%170.670511,72255.6%50.0%
41.18%170.782414,36733.3%45.5%
43.75%160.781814,18850.0%41.7%
37.50%160.780813,59320.0%45.5%
62.50%160.679713,16360.0%63.6%
66.67%150.995914,21280.0%60.0%
53.33%150.680213,03237.5%71.4%
50.00%140.689414,28850.0%50.0%
42.86%140.582812,12550.0%33.3%
69.23%130.893614,70150.0%77.8%
75.00%120.980913,21180.0%71.4%
33.33%120.761413,10833.3%33.3%
63.64%110.673511,23850.0%80.0%
40.00%110.882812,12214.3%100.0%
81.82%110.773312,990100.0%75.0%
36.36%110.766012,31740.0%33.3%
50.00%100.780312,79657.1%33.3%
44.44%90.566211,64960.0%25.0%
22.22%90.666211,8840.0%28.6%
55.56%91.081213,8620.0%71.4%
88.89%90.682011,001100.0%66.7%
75.00%80.689611,64766.7%100.0%
37.50%80.587712,61333.3%40.0%
50.00%80.790012,6330.0%80.0%
37.50%81.176811,50033.3%40.0%
50.00%80.672112,59360.0%33.3%
62.50%81.198817,3200.0%62.5%
57.14%70.787413,4320.0%66.7%
57.14%70.995813,0670.0%66.7%
28.57%71.277010,37133.3%25.0%
20.00%51.57259,7930.0%100.0%

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Evelynn vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Evelynn do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Evelynn wins the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Evelynn do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Kayn with a 68.4% win rate versus 31.6%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Evelynn do against Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Evelynn takes over the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Evelynn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup?

Evelynn wins the matchup against Kayn with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Evelynn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Evelynn build against Kayn?

The best Evelynn build against Kayn includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Evelynn runes against Kayn?

The best Evelynn runes against Kayn use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Evelynn vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Evelynn counter Kayn?

Yes, Evelynn has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 58.3% win rate. Evelynn strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Evelynn against Kayn?

When playing Evelynn against Kayn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.