Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.7%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Kaylevs Illaoi

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Illaoi based on 41 games. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Illaoi - 56.1% win rateIllaoi(56.1%)
Kayle - 56.1% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
56.1% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Kayle matchup - 43.9% win rate
Illaoi
43.9% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Illaoi Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 41
56.1%
Win Rate
43.9%
6.8
CS / min
7.2
897
DMG / min
934
13,056
Gold / game
12,678
372
Heal / min
405
514
DMG Mitigated / min
1,451
0.3
CC / min
0.3
30.8%
Early Game WR
69.2%
67.9%
Late Game WR
32.1%

Kayle vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 43.9%, giving Kayle a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi 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 sustain, where Illaoi leads by 970 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Kayle
7.2Illaoi
Illaoi edges out Kayle by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Illaoi.
Damage
897Kayle
934Illaoi
Illaoi deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Kayle. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kayle choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,056Kayle
12,678Illaoi
Kayle earns 378 more gold per game than Illaoi, 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
0.3Illaoi
Both Kayle and Illaoi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
886Kayle
1,856Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 970 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi 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 Illaoi

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Illaoi are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle30.8%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi69.2%
Late Game
Kayle
67.9%
+35.7% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle67.9%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi32.1%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Illaoi 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 67.9% win rate — 35.7 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Illaoi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kayle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayle survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kayle Runes Against Illaoi

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs IllaoiAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs IllaoiLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs IllaoiLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Illaoi
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs IllaoiGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Illaoi
88.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayle to press their advantage against Illaoi, 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.

Kayle matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.23%2647.589712,98456.0%63.2%
46.24%936.674311,08445.6%46.8%
51.72%876.785311,90348.6%53.9%
42.68%826.664411,52932.4%51.1%
62.82%786.973212,16055.2%67.3%
47.30%747.179211,55740.0%53.9%
48.61%726.871211,32842.5%56.3%
44.07%596.658711,07235.7%51.6%
58.82%517.579712,48741.7%74.1%
52.94%517.177712,01252.2%53.6%
42.86%496.765311,52125.9%63.6%
29.17%486.663510,85426.7%33.3%
43.48%467.169711,86830.0%53.9%
45.65%467.170811,38041.7%50.0%
57.78%456.474211,73355.6%59.3%
36.59%417.090012,45928.6%40.7%
48.78%416.770511,65531.6%63.6%
56.10%416.889713,05630.8%67.9%
47.50%407.11,12811,41136.8%57.1%
72.50%407.484812,44182.3%65.2%
53.85%397.41,09913,02558.8%50.0%
48.72%396.790212,85638.5%53.9%
52.78%368.295313,26850.0%54.5%
45.71%357.093413,38741.7%47.8%
66.67%337.297813,31275.0%58.8%
53.13%326.666511,88872.7%42.9%
56.25%327.081512,64153.9%57.9%
68.97%296.875712,31963.6%72.2%
65.52%297.392913,28157.1%73.3%
55.17%296.976912,10541.7%64.7%
64.29%287.180213,38850.0%72.2%
46.43%287.490712,92230.8%60.0%
48.15%277.264011,64333.3%60.0%
46.15%267.788412,22236.4%53.3%
50.00%246.964213,33150.0%50.0%
60.87%237.193212,87250.0%69.2%
31.82%225.854310,32225.0%35.7%
63.64%227.798813,77850.0%75.0%
54.55%227.562713,05557.1%53.3%
57.14%218.164711,57846.1%75.0%
63.16%197.070910,90750.0%77.8%
73.68%197.177814,48485.7%66.7%
55.56%186.966412,13957.1%54.5%
64.71%176.588314,10455.6%75.0%
35.29%177.06949,85420.0%57.1%
43.75%167.863012,35857.1%33.3%
50.00%166.563711,56742.9%55.6%
50.00%166.36409,12641.7%75.0%
53.33%157.466211,96155.6%50.0%
71.43%146.876211,91660.0%77.8%
50.00%147.395413,61450.0%50.0%
46.15%137.470612,59428.6%66.7%
69.23%136.762711,92480.0%62.5%
38.46%137.061512,51450.0%28.6%
66.67%127.263212,18650.0%83.3%
66.67%127.372711,37060.0%71.4%
50.00%126.686513,95966.7%44.4%
18.18%117.356710,04625.0%0.0%
45.45%116.153811,49660.0%33.3%
36.36%117.390010,90920.0%50.0%
70.00%107.161412,304100.0%25.0%
20.00%105.857213,1720.0%22.2%
70.00%106.077311,16666.7%75.0%
80.00%106.187613,63475.0%83.3%
66.67%96.792016,398100.0%62.5%
66.67%97.181012,56950.0%80.0%
44.44%98.189314,20433.3%50.0%
55.56%96.169513,01560.0%50.0%
55.56%97.240311,78466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.790911,43440.0%75.0%
22.22%95.371914,1770.0%33.3%
62.50%87.272611,63433.3%80.0%
62.50%87.474413,62050.0%75.0%
50.00%87.557611,32733.3%60.0%
14.29%76.96778,88525.0%0.0%
66.67%68.777812,140100.0%50.0%
50.00%68.265515,0570.0%60.0%
83.33%66.51,06313,63366.7%100.0%
50.00%64.968814,617100.0%25.0%
83.33%67.276214,6900.0%83.3%
66.67%65.548612,3910.0%100.0%
66.67%67.71,03315,58833.3%100.0%
40.00%58.16459,73566.7%0.0%
80.00%57.460212,50650.0%100.0%
40.00%54.971610,53925.0%100.0%
60.00%57.799013,93350.0%66.7%
40.00%54.831311,07266.7%0.0%
40.00%55.774411,39850.0%33.3%
40.00%57.770012,6540.0%50.0%
40.00%54.756211,07625.0%100.0%

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Kayle vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Kayle with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayle do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup with a 67.9% win rate compared to 32.1%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Illaoi?

The best Kayle build against Illaoi includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Illaoi?

The best Kayle runes against Illaoi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 88.9% win rate in the Kayle vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Illaoi?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 56.1% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kayle against Illaoi?

When playing Kayle against Illaoi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Illaoi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.