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

Kaylevs Galio

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

Kayle vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kayle wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Galio based on 26 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 Galio 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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Galio - 65.4% win rateGalio(65.4%)
Kayle - 65.4% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
65.4% WR
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Galio vs Kayle matchup - 34.6% win rate
Galio
34.6% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Galio Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Galio matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 26
65.4%
Win Rate
34.6%
7.1
CS / min
5.9
730
DMG / min
740
13,035
Gold / game
11,223
358
Heal / min
133
380
DMG Mitigated / min
1,597
0.3
CC / min
1.4
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kayle vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Galio's 34.6%, giving Kayle a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Galio 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 Galio leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Galio and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Galio 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 Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

Galio wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Kayle
5.9Galio
Kayle significantly out-farms Galio by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Galio players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
730Kayle
740Galio
Damage output is virtually even between Kayle and Galio, with only 10 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
13,035Kayle
11,223Galio
Kayle generates a commanding 1,812 more gold per game than Galio. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Galio should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kayle
1.4Galio
Galio brings significantly more crowd control than Kayle, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Galio far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kayle should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
738Kayle
1,730Galio
Galio vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 992 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Galio 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 Galio

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Galio are Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Galio. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle72.7%
Galio early game win rateGalio27.3%
Late Game
Kayle
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle60.0%
Galio late game win rateGalio40.0%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Galio. This lopsided early game means Kayle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Galio. 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. Galio players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Galio

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs GalioPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs GalioAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs GalioLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs GalioLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Galio
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs GalioSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs GalioGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Galio
83.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Galio, 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 Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Galio in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Galio matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Galio's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Kayle do against Galio in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Galio with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. 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 Galio in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Galio matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Galio matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Galio with a 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Galio?

The best Kayle build against Galio includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Galio?

The best Kayle runes against Galio use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Kayle vs Galio matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Galio?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Galio with a 65.4% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Galio in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Kayle against Galio?

When playing Kayle against Galio, 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.