Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Kaylevs Gragas

SMageMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kayle wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Gragas based on 7 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 Gragas 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 - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
71.4% WR
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Gragas vs Kayle matchup - 28.6% win rate
Gragas
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Gragas Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.9
CS / min
5.9
770
DMG / min
693
12,649
Gold / game
12,221
321
Heal / min
421
432
DMG Mitigated / min
1,089
0.3
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kayle vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gragas's 28.6%, giving Kayle a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gragas 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 Gragas leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Gragas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gragas 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 Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayle wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Kayle
5.9Gragas
Kayle significantly out-farms Gragas by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gragas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
770Kayle
693Gragas
Kayle deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Gragas. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gragas choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kayle's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,649Kayle
12,221Gragas
Kayle earns 427 more gold per game than Gragas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kayle slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kayle
1.2Gragas
Gragas brings significantly more crowd control than Kayle, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gragas 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
753Kayle
1,510Gragas
Gragas vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 758 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Gragas

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Gragas 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gragas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle100.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas0.0%
Late Game
Kayle
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle66.7%
Gragas late game win rateGragas33.3%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gragas. 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. Gragas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Gragas

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs GragasPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs GragasAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs GragasLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs GragasCut Down - best Kayle rune vs Gragas
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs GragasSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs GragasGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Gragas
100.0% WR

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


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%627.280811,80432.0%62.2%
53.66%417.078311,11557.1%50.0%
52.63%386.669711,60443.8%59.1%
45.45%336.870612,84916.7%61.9%
58.06%317.477712,23525.0%79.0%
43.33%306.456011,54441.7%44.4%
36.67%307.050610,27143.8%28.6%
50.00%287.086612,42870.0%38.9%
50.00%247.078412,15425.0%62.5%
50.00%246.985812,80736.4%61.5%
50.00%246.589310,82641.7%58.3%
59.09%226.76929,90861.5%55.6%
50.00%226.961111,03611.1%76.9%
50.00%206.262410,96271.4%38.5%
42.11%197.465111,15741.7%42.9%
42.11%197.084811,73928.6%50.0%
61.11%187.172313,30833.3%75.0%
33.33%186.981912,66816.7%41.7%
47.06%177.397611,06244.4%50.0%
41.18%177.788911,05136.4%50.0%
66.67%157.263910,21655.6%83.3%
60.00%157.082812,97840.0%70.0%
53.33%156.275311,58550.0%55.6%
64.29%146.469210,97160.0%66.7%
64.29%147.685713,40560.0%66.7%
14.29%146.859911,60514.3%14.3%
46.15%137.267111,61244.4%50.0%
50.00%125.070110,47520.0%71.4%
75.00%127.161710,61957.1%100.0%
66.67%126.785110,38560.0%71.4%
63.64%117.171812,36450.0%71.4%
40.00%106.96849,40950.0%25.0%
40.00%106.890711,29640.0%40.0%
66.67%97.486014,31166.7%66.7%
44.44%96.875911,73925.0%60.0%
44.44%97.294214,55166.7%33.3%
55.56%97.364210,76933.3%66.7%
37.50%87.187310,00120.0%66.7%
37.50%86.075412,6550.0%42.9%
62.50%88.188613,99266.7%60.0%
50.00%87.072313,16150.0%50.0%
57.14%77.477214,89966.7%50.0%
71.43%77.276912,346100.0%60.0%
85.71%77.383311,131100.0%80.0%
57.14%77.267311,17250.0%66.7%
71.43%76.977012,649100.0%66.7%
66.67%67.556911,65150.0%100.0%
50.00%67.089113,24233.3%66.7%
50.00%66.972910,99050.0%50.0%
40.00%56.74579,37133.3%50.0%
60.00%53.55109,96450.0%100.0%
20.00%53.74809,09033.3%0.0%
80.00%57.666010,74466.7%100.0%
60.00%56.81,02318,1040.0%60.0%
0.00%57.562212,5800.0%0.0%
20.00%57.155411,5970.0%25.0%
100.00%16.136210,061100.0%0.0%

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Kayle vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Gragas matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gragas's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Kayle do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Gragas with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Gragas matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Gragas matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Gragas with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Gragas?

The best Kayle build against Gragas includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Gragas?

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

Does Kayle counter Gragas?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Gragas with a 71.4% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Gragas in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Kayle against Gragas?

When playing Kayle against Gragas, 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.