Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kassadinvs Kayle

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kayle based on 6 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Kayle matchup.

Kassadin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kassadin 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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Kayle - 66.7% win rateKayle(66.7%)
Kassadin - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
66.7% WR
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Kayle vs Kassadin matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kayle
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Kayle Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.5
CS / min
8.0
850
DMG / min
848
11,423
Gold / game
10,716
263
Heal / min
313
725
DMG Mitigated / min
430
0.2
CC / min
0.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kassadin vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, giving Kassadin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayle 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 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kassadin holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Kassadin
8.0Kayle
Kayle edges out Kassadin 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 Kayle.
Damage
850Kassadin
848Kayle
Damage output is virtually even between Kassadin and Kayle, with only 3 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
11,423Kassadin
10,716Kayle
Kassadin earns 708 more gold per game than Kayle, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kassadin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.3Kayle
Both Kassadin and Kayle provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
989Kassadin
743Kayle
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 246 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Kayle

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Kayle are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Kassadin 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 Kassadin vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin75.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle25.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle50.0%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Kassadin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kassadin at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kayle. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Kassadin Runes Against Kayle

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs KayleInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs KayleCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs KayleTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs KayleJack Of All Trades - best Kassadin rune vs Kayle
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs KayleDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs KayleUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Kayle, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Kassadin'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 Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kassadin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.36%446.282512,15842.1%76.0%
41.03%396.580813,06143.8%39.1%
42.11%386.088412,20138.9%45.0%
67.57%376.595812,25865.0%70.6%
47.06%346.587412,70823.1%61.9%
51.61%316.897113,79941.7%57.9%
54.84%316.693010,33268.2%22.2%
38.46%266.780312,47933.3%45.5%
45.83%246.573211,50838.5%54.5%
41.67%246.478011,68230.8%54.5%
60.87%236.595211,51436.4%83.3%
61.90%216.594311,61245.5%80.0%
45.00%206.067011,25344.4%45.5%
45.00%206.072711,97837.5%50.0%
26.32%195.780010,58316.7%42.9%
61.11%186.277610,98162.5%60.0%
47.06%176.398012,70733.3%54.5%
29.41%176.884310,94033.3%20.0%
25.00%165.985413,44716.7%30.0%
50.00%166.01,12914,30128.6%66.7%
53.33%155.894912,92225.0%63.6%
46.67%156.165710,33637.5%57.1%
46.67%156.091013,43525.0%54.5%
73.33%156.184812,49457.1%87.5%
35.71%146.671711,52116.7%50.0%
46.15%136.686313,68666.7%40.0%
69.23%136.679613,22575.0%66.7%
16.67%126.879413,24916.7%16.7%
66.67%126.987112,79240.0%85.7%
45.45%115.777212,24650.0%42.9%
36.36%117.393413,94050.0%20.0%
54.55%117.06019,96657.1%50.0%
72.73%115.780612,78425.0%100.0%
36.36%116.595911,24442.9%25.0%
50.00%106.378210,44150.0%50.0%
55.56%96.686713,22550.0%60.0%
44.44%96.186211,32250.0%40.0%
25.00%85.98089,58220.0%33.3%
25.00%86.01,00613,20225.0%25.0%
42.86%76.086612,34333.3%50.0%
50.00%66.55238,98640.0%100.0%
66.67%67.585011,42375.0%50.0%
50.00%65.176410,47050.0%50.0%
83.33%65.968212,474100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.684612,58325.0%100.0%
50.00%67.01,10513,19250.0%50.0%
0.00%56.558210,6350.0%0.0%
20.00%57.659110,44125.0%0.0%
20.00%55.271111,75433.3%0.0%
60.00%56.387413,73050.0%66.7%
100.00%56.41,17813,148100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.78178,97650.0%100.0%

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Kassadin vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kassadin do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Kayle with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Kayle matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Kayle matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Kayle?

The best Kassadin build against Kayle includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace 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 Kassadin runes against Kayle?

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

Does Kassadin counter Kayle?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Kayle?

When playing Kassadin against Kayle, 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.