Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Kaylevs Ekko

AMageMarksman
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ekko based on 18 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 Ekko 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.

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Ekko - 66.7% win rateEkko(66.7%)
Kayle - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
66.7% WR
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Ekko vs Kayle matchup - 33.3% win rate
Ekko
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Ekko Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 18
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
784
DMG / min
871
11,086
Gold / game
11,074
330
Heal / min
290
381
DMG Mitigated / min
799
0.3
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kayle vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, giving Kayle a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko 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 Ekko leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Kayle
6.3Ekko
Kayle edges out Ekko by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayle.
Damage
784Kayle
871Ekko
Ekko heavily out-damages Kayle by 87 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 Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,086Kayle
11,074Ekko
Kayle and Ekko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 12 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.8Ekko
Ekko 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 Ekko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
711Kayle
1,090Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 379 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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 Kayle Build Against Ekko

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Ekko are Hextech Gunblade, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Late Game
Kayle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle100.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kayle and Ekko, with Kayle holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ekko. 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. Ekko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs EkkoPresence of Mind - best Kayle rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs EkkoGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Ekko, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.84%3117.690812,83444.6%54.1%
49.09%2206.777512,16542.9%53.5%
52.60%1736.993912,52351.3%53.8%
51.18%1707.169611,32439.0%66.7%
53.94%1657.187212,27442.7%65.1%
50.63%1587.288312,06842.0%57.3%
49.68%1576.760611,67138.6%58.6%
50.00%1467.186913,07045.0%53.5%
51.41%1426.868412,08146.1%55.8%
41.84%1417.071611,92731.3%50.6%
48.57%1407.31,15511,53244.3%52.9%
55.15%1367.476212,48452.3%57.8%
40.00%1206.762311,63929.2%47.2%
53.78%1197.278312,30642.9%63.5%
52.54%1187.288812,83051.9%53.1%
56.03%1168.098014,11950.0%60.3%
50.46%1097.487112,72338.8%60.0%
48.62%1096.686011,81238.8%56.7%
44.95%1096.973211,95133.3%55.2%
58.49%1066.985712,33146.0%69.6%
50.00%1066.890511,64740.4%59.3%
55.77%1047.272711,95250.9%60.8%
61.54%1047.286612,95156.5%65.5%
52.48%1016.886412,05646.8%57.4%
51.06%947.086811,56150.0%52.0%
51.09%927.174912,30742.9%58.0%
45.78%837.194012,32637.1%52.1%
54.88%826.871512,41741.2%64.6%
48.15%816.880412,16048.7%47.6%
47.50%806.476311,73338.1%57.9%
49.25%676.973112,71543.5%52.3%
48.39%627.577113,51745.8%50.0%
57.38%616.569112,28659.1%56.4%
65.52%587.091412,22262.1%69.0%
52.63%577.086712,81760.0%46.9%
50.88%576.765811,75338.5%61.3%
48.21%567.062610,95235.5%64.0%
49.06%536.267711,70750.0%47.8%
44.23%526.975011,77737.9%52.2%
47.06%517.173212,22040.7%54.2%
54.00%506.979911,83948.1%60.9%
53.06%496.979312,36244.0%62.5%
46.81%477.880713,32923.5%60.0%
45.45%446.988111,27641.7%50.0%
55.81%437.058011,34740.9%71.4%
42.86%426.766312,25737.5%46.1%
48.78%417.385612,57850.0%47.6%
50.00%386.784513,28142.9%54.2%
40.54%377.073610,21945.5%33.3%
45.95%376.971111,90443.8%47.6%
51.35%377.479212,82936.8%66.7%
40.00%357.078711,88635.0%46.7%
48.48%336.778412,40753.9%45.0%
42.42%336.769712,99345.5%40.9%
70.00%306.986212,64573.3%66.7%
48.28%297.088811,94635.7%60.0%
46.43%287.576612,45337.5%58.3%
59.26%277.276411,88253.3%66.7%
42.31%267.662412,23925.0%57.1%
65.38%267.173013,03572.7%60.0%
68.00%257.381814,11137.5%82.3%
48.00%257.279712,85920.0%66.7%
56.52%236.861312,03055.6%57.1%
63.64%227.383713,87844.4%76.9%
63.64%227.275713,27125.0%85.7%
42.86%217.384712,00741.7%44.4%
42.86%217.072013,08142.9%42.9%
45.00%207.589112,16241.7%50.0%
31.58%196.566212,22936.4%25.0%
61.11%186.277713,66971.4%54.5%
66.67%187.074011,68555.6%77.8%
50.00%186.578111,49744.4%55.6%
66.67%186.878411,08650.0%100.0%
33.33%187.361613,30612.5%50.0%
58.82%177.070212,28462.5%55.6%
56.25%167.168713,33340.0%63.6%
68.75%167.288115,75033.3%76.9%
28.57%146.275711,97433.3%25.0%
28.57%147.166812,00614.3%42.9%
30.77%136.665510,11222.2%50.0%
41.67%127.066812,78280.0%14.3%
41.67%127.564513,77133.3%44.4%
50.00%126.074211,55050.0%50.0%
54.55%115.559210,72825.0%71.4%
54.55%116.874910,97940.0%66.7%
45.45%116.573711,84560.0%33.3%
54.55%117.757310,03450.0%66.7%
70.00%107.261112,64960.0%80.0%
40.00%107.270213,09716.7%75.0%
30.00%106.880415,1710.0%37.5%
77.78%96.875215,34666.7%83.3%
66.67%96.373713,86250.0%71.4%
44.44%97.862011,97333.3%66.7%
33.33%96.975413,8780.0%42.9%
44.44%95.064310,34625.0%60.0%
88.89%97.182513,48150.0%100.0%
37.50%86.972012,26725.0%50.0%
50.00%88.398715,62050.0%50.0%
71.43%76.563812,840100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.656110,16266.7%75.0%
28.57%76.452811,8030.0%40.0%
100.00%66.752512,511100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.283912,5750.0%60.0%
33.33%66.24639,64433.3%0.0%
33.33%66.564612,7890.0%40.0%
100.00%66.11,03213,258100.0%100.0%
80.00%57.575812,924100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.985216,329100.0%75.0%
20.00%57.54439,03725.0%0.0%
40.00%56.469615,2210.0%40.0%
60.00%54.356710,53975.0%0.0%
40.00%56.15409,6690.0%66.7%
40.00%56.661012,1540.0%66.7%
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Kayle vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Ekko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Kayle do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Ekko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Ekko matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Ekko matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Ekko?

The best Kayle build against Ekko includes Hextech Gunblade, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Ekko?

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

Does Kayle counter Ekko?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Kayle against Ekko?

When playing Kayle against Ekko, 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.