Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Kaylevs Vayne

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Vayne based on 18 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 55.6% win rateVayne(55.6%)
Kayle - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
55.6% WR
VS
Vayne vs Kayle matchup - 44.4% win rate
Vayne
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Vayne Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 18
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.9
CS / min
6.4
664
DMG / min
837
12,139
Gold / game
11,795
287
Heal / min
237
418
DMG Mitigated / min
553
0.3
CC / min
0.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Kayle vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.4%, giving Kayle a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Vayne leads by 173 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Kayle
6.4Vayne
Kayle edges out Vayne by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kayle.
Damage
664Kayle
837Vayne
Vayne heavily out-damages Kayle by 173 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 Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,139Kayle
11,795Vayne
Kayle earns 344 more gold per game than Vayne, 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
0.3Vayne
Both Kayle and Vayne 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
705Kayle
790Vayne
Vayne heals and mitigates 85 more damage per minute than Kayle, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vayne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayle.

Best Kayle Build Against Vayne

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle57.1%
Vayne early game win rateVayne42.9%
Late Game
Kayle
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle54.5%
Vayne late game win rateVayne45.5%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Vayne. 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs VayneAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs VayneLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Vayne
Resolve rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs VayneResolve
Overgrowth - best Kayle rune vs VayneSecond Wind - best Kayle rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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

How does Kayle do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Vayne matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Vayne with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Vayne matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Vayne matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Vayne with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Vayne?

The best Kayle build against Vayne includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Berserker's 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 Vayne?

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

Does Kayle counter Vayne?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 55.6% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kayle against Vayne?

When playing Kayle against Vayne, 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.