Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Kaylevs Shyvana

SMageMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Shyvana based on 6 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 Shyvana 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
66.7% WR
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Shyvana vs Kayle matchup - 33.3% win rate
Shyvana
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Shyvana Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.5
CS / min
7.5
569
DMG / min
796
11,651
Gold / game
12,589
267
Heal / min
238
331
DMG Mitigated / min
1,182
0.3
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kayle vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shyvana's 33.3%, giving Kayle a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shyvana leads by 822 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Kayle
7.5Shyvana
Kayle and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
569Kayle
796Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Kayle by 227 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,651Kayle
12,589Shyvana
Shyvana generates a commanding 938 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Shyvana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kayle should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.4Shyvana
Both Kayle and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
598Kayle
1,420Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 822 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Shyvana are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana50.0%
Late Game
Kayle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle100.0%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kayle and Shyvana, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Shyvana. 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. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs ShyvanaAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs ShyvanaLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Shyvana
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs ShyvanaGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

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

How does Kayle do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Shyvana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shyvana's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Kayle do against Shyvana in the early game?

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

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Shyvana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Shyvana matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Shyvana?

The best Kayle build against Shyvana includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Shyvana?

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

Does Kayle counter Shyvana?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 66.7% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Kayle against Shyvana?

When playing Kayle against Shyvana, 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.