Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kaylevs Ryze

CMageMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ryze based on 10 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 Ryze 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
60.0% WR
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Ryze vs Kayle matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ryze
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Ryze Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.4
CS / min
7.5
953
DMG / min
1,025
14,034
Gold / game
13,044
389
Heal / min
229
484
DMG Mitigated / min
968
0.4
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Kayle vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, giving Kayle a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze 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 Ryze leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Kayle
7.5Ryze
Kayle and Ryze farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
953Kayle
1,025Ryze
Ryze deals 72 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 Ryze's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,034Kayle
13,044Ryze
Kayle generates a commanding 990 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kayle
0.8Ryze
Ryze provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
873Kayle
1,197Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 324 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Ryze are Nashor's Tooth, Lich Bane 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Late Game
Kayle
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle62.5%
Ryze late game win rateRyze37.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kayle and Ryze, 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Ryze. 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. Ryze players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Ryze

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs RyzeAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs RyzeLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs RyzeLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs RyzeGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.83%876.975112,48045.5%44.6%
48.05%777.376810,30845.2%51.4%
58.93%566.980011,58155.0%61.1%
53.85%526.259110,61145.0%59.4%
41.67%486.968312,49140.0%42.4%
30.43%466.288011,22428.6%32.0%
45.95%376.883212,56727.3%53.9%
64.86%377.31,26512,03372.2%57.9%
45.71%356.761410,19331.6%62.5%
55.88%346.466310,07850.0%62.5%
54.55%336.867310,09840.0%76.9%
51.52%337.084011,13636.4%59.1%
53.13%327.078713,11330.0%63.6%
53.13%326.889412,48140.0%64.7%
58.62%298.293112,62569.2%50.0%
48.15%277.06039,99050.0%45.5%
51.85%276.767710,47036.4%62.5%
44.00%257.07628,91643.8%44.4%
24.00%256.67399,79127.3%21.4%
54.17%246.572710,84438.5%72.7%
62.50%247.096713,66845.5%76.9%
45.83%246.474012,51725.0%56.3%
50.00%247.294712,92850.0%50.0%
45.83%246.670110,77630.0%57.1%
34.78%235.77249,41118.2%50.0%
65.22%236.992311,09854.5%75.0%
50.00%226.970410,79325.0%80.0%
50.00%226.065310,19344.4%53.9%
40.91%227.495712,86055.6%30.8%
45.45%226.873510,72820.0%66.7%
61.90%216.577512,38733.3%73.3%
52.38%216.965111,63362.5%46.1%
62.50%167.07577,79050.0%100.0%
56.25%167.274613,03066.7%53.9%
37.50%167.273210,61833.3%42.9%
42.86%147.06868,47437.5%50.0%
53.85%137.391711,85340.0%62.5%
53.85%136.769410,35150.0%55.6%
38.46%136.765310,52542.9%33.3%
66.67%127.277711,91660.0%71.4%
60.00%107.495314,03450.0%62.5%
70.00%106.81,00012,798100.0%62.5%
44.44%95.867111,4800.0%66.7%
55.56%97.06818,81050.0%100.0%
44.44%97.382913,04225.0%60.0%
33.33%96.46319,90250.0%20.0%
55.56%97.292014,68250.0%57.1%
62.50%86.669710,44875.0%50.0%
75.00%86.473913,058100.0%71.4%
75.00%86.285811,97733.3%100.0%
42.86%74.44549,64866.7%25.0%
42.86%77.564210,78125.0%66.7%
42.86%75.65848,65040.0%50.0%
71.43%76.756211,72933.3%100.0%
28.57%77.170612,1550.0%33.3%
42.86%77.984014,19650.0%33.3%
42.86%77.058613,1670.0%60.0%
33.33%67.267211,2020.0%66.7%
66.67%66.760712,1280.0%80.0%
33.33%67.379812,27633.3%33.3%
20.00%56.786112,7480.0%33.3%
60.00%56.255812,0100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.360614,1810.0%50.0%
80.00%57.763513,349100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.264710,439100.0%75.0%

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Kayle vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Ryze matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kayle do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Ryze 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Ryze matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Ryze matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Ryze?

The best Kayle build against Ryze includes Nashor's Tooth, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ryze?

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

Does Kayle counter Ryze?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kayle against Ryze?

When playing Kayle against Ryze, 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.