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

Kaylevs Shaco

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shaco wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kayle based on 5 games. Kayle wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Shaco 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
Shaco - 40.0% win rateShaco(40.0%)
Kayle - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
40.0% WR
VS
Shaco vs Kayle matchup - 60.0% win rate
Shaco
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Kayle vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.7
CS / min
4.9
744
DMG / min
600
11,398
Gold / game
10,098
348
Heal / min
150
562
DMG Mitigated / min
431
0.3
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kayle vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 40.0%, giving Shaco a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayle controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayle needs to press advantages before Shaco reaches their power spikes, while Shaco should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shaco leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shaco overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kayle vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayle wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Kayle
4.9Shaco
Kayle significantly out-farms Shaco by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shaco players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
744Kayle
600Shaco
Kayle heavily out-damages Shaco by 144 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kayle's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,398Kayle
10,098Shaco
Kayle generates a commanding 1,300 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.8Shaco
Shaco 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 Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
910Kayle
581Shaco
Kayle vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 329 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayle can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kayle Build Against Shaco

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Shaco are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Shaco
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle33.3%
Shaco late game win rateShaco66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kayle and Shaco, 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.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kayle. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kayle has the edge early, but Shaco gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kayle Runes Against Shaco

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs ShacoAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs ShacoLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs ShacoLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Shaco
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs ShacoSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs ShacoGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kayle the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Kayle vs Shaco matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Shaco in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Kayle vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Kayle with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Shaco?

The best Kayle build against Shaco includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Nashor's Tooth with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Shaco?

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

Does Kayle counter Shaco?

No, Kayle struggles against Shaco with only a 40.0% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Kayle against Shaco?

When playing Kayle against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shaco has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.