Kaylevs Caitlyn
Kayle vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Caitlyn based on 9 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup.
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.
Caitlyn(55.6%)Who Wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Kayle vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 44.4%, giving Kayle a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Caitlyn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Caitlyn away from CS whenever possible. 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 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.
Best Kayle Build Against Caitlyn
Berserker's Greaves 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 Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Hextech Gunblade. 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
Kayle60.0%Caitlyn40.0%Kayle50.0%Caitlyn50.0%Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Kayle 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.
Kayle holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kayle Runes Against Caitlyn
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Caitlyn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.23% | 264 | 7.5 | 897 | 12,984 | 56.0% | 63.2% | |
| 46.24% | 93 | 6.6 | 743 | 11,084 | 45.6% | 46.8% | |
| 51.72% | 87 | 6.7 | 853 | 11,903 | 48.6% | 53.9% | |
| 42.68% | 82 | 6.6 | 644 | 11,529 | 32.4% | 51.1% | |
| 62.82% | 78 | 6.9 | 732 | 12,160 | 55.2% | 67.3% | |
| 47.30% | 74 | 7.1 | 792 | 11,557 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 6.8 | 712 | 11,328 | 42.5% | 56.3% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 6.6 | 587 | 11,072 | 35.7% | 51.6% | |
| 58.82% | 51 | 7.5 | 797 | 12,487 | 41.7% | 74.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 7.1 | 777 | 12,012 | 52.2% | 53.6% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 6.7 | 653 | 11,521 | 25.9% | 63.6% | |
| 29.17% | 48 | 6.6 | 635 | 10,854 | 26.7% | 33.3% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 7.1 | 697 | 11,868 | 30.0% | 53.9% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 7.1 | 708 | 11,380 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.4 | 742 | 11,733 | 55.6% | 59.3% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 7.0 | 900 | 12,459 | 28.6% | 40.7% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.7 | 705 | 11,655 | 31.6% | 63.6% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.8 | 897 | 13,056 | 30.8% | 67.9% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 7.1 | 1,128 | 11,411 | 36.8% | 57.1% | |
| 72.50% | 40 | 7.4 | 848 | 12,441 | 82.3% | 65.2% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 7.4 | 1,099 | 13,025 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.7 | 902 | 12,856 | 38.5% | 53.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 8.2 | 953 | 13,268 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 7.0 | 934 | 13,387 | 41.7% | 47.8% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 7.2 | 978 | 13,312 | 75.0% | 58.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.6 | 665 | 11,888 | 72.7% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 7.0 | 815 | 12,641 | 53.9% | 57.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 6.8 | 757 | 12,319 | 63.6% | 72.2% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 7.3 | 929 | 13,281 | 57.1% | 73.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.9 | 769 | 12,105 | 41.7% | 64.7% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 7.1 | 802 | 13,388 | 50.0% | 72.2% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 7.4 | 907 | 12,922 | 30.8% | 60.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.2 | 640 | 11,643 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 7.7 | 884 | 12,222 | 36.4% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.9 | 642 | 13,331 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 7.1 | 932 | 12,872 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 5.8 | 543 | 10,322 | 25.0% | 35.7% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 7.7 | 988 | 13,778 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 7.5 | 627 | 13,055 | 57.1% | 53.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 8.1 | 647 | 11,578 | 46.1% | 75.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 7.0 | 709 | 10,907 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 7.1 | 778 | 14,484 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.9 | 664 | 12,139 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.5 | 883 | 14,104 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.0 | 694 | 9,854 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 7.8 | 630 | 12,358 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 637 | 11,567 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 640 | 9,126 | 41.7% | 75.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.4 | 662 | 11,961 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.8 | 762 | 11,916 | 60.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.3 | 954 | 13,614 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.4 | 706 | 12,594 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.7 | 627 | 11,924 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.0 | 615 | 12,514 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 632 | 12,186 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.3 | 727 | 11,370 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 865 | 13,959 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 7.3 | 567 | 10,046 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 538 | 11,496 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.3 | 900 | 10,909 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 614 | 12,304 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 572 | 13,172 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 773 | 11,166 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 876 | 13,634 | 75.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.7 | 920 | 16,398 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 810 | 12,569 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 8.1 | 893 | 14,204 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.1 | 695 | 13,015 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.2 | 403 | 11,784 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 909 | 11,434 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.3 | 719 | 14,177 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.2 | 726 | 11,634 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.4 | 744 | 13,620 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.5 | 576 | 11,327 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.9 | 677 | 8,885 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.7 | 778 | 12,140 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 8.2 | 655 | 15,057 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,063 | 13,633 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 688 | 14,617 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.2 | 762 | 14,690 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 486 | 12,391 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.7 | 1,033 | 15,588 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 645 | 9,735 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 602 | 12,506 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 716 | 10,539 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 990 | 13,933 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 313 | 11,072 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 744 | 11,398 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 700 | 12,654 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 562 | 11,076 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Kayle vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kayle do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Kayle wins the Kayle vs Caitlyn matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kayle do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Kayle 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?
Kayle wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Kayle build against Caitlyn?
The best Kayle build against Caitlyn includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Hextech Gunblade with Berserker's Greaves. 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?
Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 55.6% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kayle against Caitlyn?
When playing Kayle against Caitlyn, 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.