Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Kaylevs Caitlyn

DMageMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kayle based on 6 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup.

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Kayle Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.0
CS / min
7.2
688
DMG / min
858
13,675
Gold / game
14,189
372
Heal / min
292
515
DMG Mitigated / min
471
0.3
CC / min
0.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kayle vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, giving Caitlyn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Caitlyn 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.

Kayle vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Kayle
7.2Caitlyn
Kayle and Caitlyn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
688Kayle
858Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Kayle by 170 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,675Kayle
14,189Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 514 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 Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
888Kayle
763Caitlyn
Kayle heals and mitigates 125 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, 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 Caitlyn.

Best Kayle Build Against Caitlyn

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Caitlyn are Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle25.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn75.0%
Late Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle50.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Kayle at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Caitlyn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Kayle gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kayle Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs CaitlynAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs CaitlynLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs CaitlynCoup de Grace - best Kayle rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Kayle rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kayle the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Kayle'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 Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kayle matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.50%2007.486012,44153.3%50.0%
33.91%1156.658111,81520.0%41.3%
48.51%1016.673211,00348.1%49.0%
59.00%1007.088112,14763.9%56.3%
53.00%1006.973411,64543.8%61.5%
47.31%936.862511,73937.8%53.6%
44.44%906.866211,31827.5%58.0%
48.24%857.167910,58841.2%58.8%
55.56%816.888912,66940.0%64.7%
43.84%737.61,21312,15838.9%48.6%
35.38%657.086112,28225.0%41.5%
64.06%647.579213,29344.0%76.9%
43.55%626.866810,22640.0%48.1%
51.61%627.296011,93143.5%56.4%
43.55%627.184212,50131.8%50.0%
44.83%586.979511,80245.8%44.1%
58.62%586.868411,54862.1%55.2%
47.37%576.961410,77830.3%70.8%
42.86%567.879512,39130.8%53.3%
60.00%556.764611,18340.7%78.6%
36.54%526.15969,45535.7%37.5%
52.94%516.777411,40644.8%63.6%
62.75%517.183312,81847.8%75.0%
54.90%517.385911,41146.1%64.0%
32.65%496.36749,82823.1%43.5%
68.09%477.186912,94666.7%69.0%
38.30%476.765411,03922.7%52.0%
56.52%466.682911,07460.9%52.2%
40.00%456.559710,60638.5%42.1%
44.44%456.377210,84733.3%51.9%
57.50%406.361010,86538.9%72.7%
50.00%367.174312,67830.8%60.9%
47.06%347.065312,19250.0%45.5%
47.06%346.871012,35625.0%59.1%
41.18%347.085211,78730.0%57.1%
51.52%337.073211,69146.7%55.6%
57.58%337.371410,68755.0%61.5%
46.88%326.981112,15436.4%52.4%
45.16%317.478412,21426.7%62.5%
62.07%297.076512,88060.0%63.2%
57.14%287.168210,93860.0%53.9%
44.00%257.083212,48545.5%42.9%
43.48%237.668911,95020.0%61.5%
52.17%237.277012,47055.6%50.0%
63.64%227.285412,64850.0%71.4%
40.91%226.77309,44030.8%55.6%
25.00%207.05599,92325.0%25.0%
30.00%206.361910,09928.6%33.3%
40.00%207.370911,89730.0%50.0%
57.89%196.775613,3220.0%78.6%
38.89%186.753610,96530.0%50.0%
44.44%186.886712,57855.6%33.3%
47.06%176.873011,91437.5%55.6%
35.29%177.078311,89528.6%40.0%
52.94%177.279411,78371.4%40.0%
43.75%166.552711,13440.0%50.0%
50.00%166.385613,12440.0%54.5%
68.75%166.686511,36450.0%87.5%
66.67%157.675612,97157.1%75.0%
66.67%157.176511,98957.1%75.0%
33.33%156.685011,29633.3%33.3%
66.67%156.669012,70633.3%75.0%
60.00%156.380111,81925.0%100.0%
35.71%147.059912,53516.7%50.0%
28.57%147.281113,7120.0%40.0%
61.54%136.464310,74450.0%71.4%
41.67%126.965910,60428.6%60.0%
45.45%116.360012,52366.7%37.5%
45.45%116.358811,47150.0%40.0%
45.45%114.948610,00416.7%80.0%
60.00%107.976310,69550.0%75.0%
55.56%97.183812,46725.0%80.0%
33.33%97.365411,8000.0%60.0%
37.50%87.365812,18025.0%50.0%
75.00%87.271414,390100.0%66.7%
75.00%87.968511,31866.7%100.0%
62.50%85.95977,52850.0%100.0%
62.50%84.349210,14040.0%100.0%
62.50%87.687813,46950.0%75.0%
37.50%85.159112,9010.0%50.0%
42.86%78.21,07615,40750.0%33.3%
57.14%74.54067,51475.0%33.3%
71.43%76.966910,36966.7%100.0%
71.43%76.572212,64366.7%75.0%
71.43%76.864414,7620.0%83.3%
50.00%68.096913,0110.0%75.0%
66.67%67.61,02416,9730.0%66.7%
100.00%66.865012,620100.0%100.0%
50.00%67.962814,1930.0%50.0%
83.33%67.467012,540100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.068813,67525.0%50.0%
60.00%54.15319,71075.0%0.0%
20.00%56.878411,89733.3%0.0%
60.00%54.076414,5870.0%75.0%
20.00%55.13269,2810.0%50.0%
80.00%53.24348,16166.7%100.0%
40.00%57.089613,1300.0%50.0%
80.00%56.66009,43766.7%100.0%
60.00%55.45596,305100.0%0.0%

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Kayle vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn 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 26.11.

How does Kayle do against Caitlyn in the early game?

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

How does Kayle do against Caitlyn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Caitlyn?

The best Kayle build against Caitlyn includes Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Caitlyn?

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

Does Kayle counter Caitlyn?

No, Kayle struggles against Caitlyn with only a 33.3% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Kayle against Caitlyn?

When playing Kayle against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Caitlyn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.