Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Kaylevs Viktor

AMageMarksman
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Kayle wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Viktor based on 17 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 Viktor 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.

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Viktor - 58.8% win rateViktor(58.8%)
Kayle - 58.8% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
58.8% WR
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Viktor vs Kayle matchup - 41.2% win rate
Viktor
41.2% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Viktor Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 17
58.8%
Win Rate
41.2%
7.0
CS / min
7.2
702
DMG / min
1,079
12,284
Gold / game
11,896
371
Heal / min
84
379
DMG Mitigated / min
594
0.3
CC / min
1.0
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Kayle vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Viktor's 41.2%, giving Kayle a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viktor 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 Viktor leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Viktor and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Kayle
7.2Viktor
Kayle and Viktor farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
702Kayle
1,079Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Kayle by 376 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,284Kayle
11,896Viktor
Kayle earns 388 more gold per game than Viktor, 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
1.0Viktor
Viktor provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
751Kayle
678Viktor
Kayle heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Viktor, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kayle to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Viktor.

Best Kayle Build Against Viktor

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Viktor 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle62.5%
Viktor early game win rateViktor37.5%
Late Game
Kayle
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle55.6%
Viktor late game win rateViktor44.4%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Viktor. 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Viktor. 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. Viktor players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kayle Runes Against Viktor

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs ViktorPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs ViktorAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs ViktorLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs ViktorLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Viktor
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs ViktorGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

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


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.84%3117.690812,83444.6%54.1%
49.09%2206.777512,16542.9%53.5%
52.60%1736.993912,52351.3%53.8%
51.18%1707.169611,32439.0%66.7%
53.94%1657.187212,27442.7%65.1%
50.63%1587.288312,06842.0%57.3%
49.68%1576.760611,67138.6%58.6%
50.00%1467.186913,07045.0%53.5%
51.41%1426.868412,08146.1%55.8%
41.84%1417.071611,92731.3%50.6%
48.57%1407.31,15511,53244.3%52.9%
55.15%1367.476212,48452.3%57.8%
40.00%1206.762311,63929.2%47.2%
53.78%1197.278312,30642.9%63.5%
52.54%1187.288812,83051.9%53.1%
56.03%1168.098014,11950.0%60.3%
50.46%1097.487112,72338.8%60.0%
48.62%1096.686011,81238.8%56.7%
44.95%1096.973211,95133.3%55.2%
58.49%1066.985712,33146.0%69.6%
50.00%1066.890511,64740.4%59.3%
55.77%1047.272711,95250.9%60.8%
61.54%1047.286612,95156.5%65.5%
52.48%1016.886412,05646.8%57.4%
51.06%947.086811,56150.0%52.0%
51.09%927.174912,30742.9%58.0%
45.78%837.194012,32637.1%52.1%
54.88%826.871512,41741.2%64.6%
48.15%816.880412,16048.7%47.6%
47.50%806.476311,73338.1%57.9%
49.25%676.973112,71543.5%52.3%
48.39%627.577113,51745.8%50.0%
57.38%616.569112,28659.1%56.4%
65.52%587.091412,22262.1%69.0%
52.63%577.086712,81760.0%46.9%
50.88%576.765811,75338.5%61.3%
48.21%567.062610,95235.5%64.0%
49.06%536.267711,70750.0%47.8%
44.23%526.975011,77737.9%52.2%
47.06%517.173212,22040.7%54.2%
54.00%506.979911,83948.1%60.9%
53.06%496.979312,36244.0%62.5%
46.81%477.880713,32923.5%60.0%
45.45%446.988111,27641.7%50.0%
55.81%437.058011,34740.9%71.4%
42.86%426.766312,25737.5%46.1%
48.78%417.385612,57850.0%47.6%
50.00%386.784513,28142.9%54.2%
40.54%377.073610,21945.5%33.3%
45.95%376.971111,90443.8%47.6%
51.35%377.479212,82936.8%66.7%
40.00%357.078711,88635.0%46.7%
48.48%336.778412,40753.9%45.0%
42.42%336.769712,99345.5%40.9%
70.00%306.986212,64573.3%66.7%
48.28%297.088811,94635.7%60.0%
46.43%287.576612,45337.5%58.3%
59.26%277.276411,88253.3%66.7%
42.31%267.662412,23925.0%57.1%
65.38%267.173013,03572.7%60.0%
68.00%257.381814,11137.5%82.3%
48.00%257.279712,85920.0%66.7%
56.52%236.861312,03055.6%57.1%
63.64%227.383713,87844.4%76.9%
63.64%227.275713,27125.0%85.7%
42.86%217.384712,00741.7%44.4%
42.86%217.072013,08142.9%42.9%
45.00%207.589112,16241.7%50.0%
31.58%196.566212,22936.4%25.0%
61.11%186.277713,66971.4%54.5%
66.67%187.074011,68555.6%77.8%
50.00%186.578111,49744.4%55.6%
66.67%186.878411,08650.0%100.0%
33.33%187.361613,30612.5%50.0%
58.82%177.070212,28462.5%55.6%
56.25%167.168713,33340.0%63.6%
68.75%167.288115,75033.3%76.9%
28.57%146.275711,97433.3%25.0%
28.57%147.166812,00614.3%42.9%
30.77%136.665510,11222.2%50.0%
41.67%127.066812,78280.0%14.3%
41.67%127.564513,77133.3%44.4%
50.00%126.074211,55050.0%50.0%
54.55%115.559210,72825.0%71.4%
54.55%116.874910,97940.0%66.7%
45.45%116.573711,84560.0%33.3%
54.55%117.757310,03450.0%66.7%
70.00%107.261112,64960.0%80.0%
40.00%107.270213,09716.7%75.0%
30.00%106.880415,1710.0%37.5%
77.78%96.875215,34666.7%83.3%
66.67%96.373713,86250.0%71.4%
44.44%97.862011,97333.3%66.7%
33.33%96.975413,8780.0%42.9%
44.44%95.064310,34625.0%60.0%
88.89%97.182513,48150.0%100.0%
37.50%86.972012,26725.0%50.0%
50.00%88.398715,62050.0%50.0%
71.43%76.563812,840100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.656110,16266.7%75.0%
28.57%76.452811,8030.0%40.0%
100.00%66.752512,511100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.283912,5750.0%60.0%
33.33%66.24639,64433.3%0.0%
33.33%66.564612,7890.0%40.0%
100.00%66.11,03213,258100.0%100.0%
80.00%57.575812,924100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.985216,329100.0%75.0%
20.00%57.54439,03725.0%0.0%
40.00%56.469615,2210.0%40.0%
60.00%54.356710,53975.0%0.0%
40.00%56.15409,6690.0%66.7%
40.00%56.661012,1540.0%66.7%
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Kayle vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Viktor matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Viktor's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Kayle do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Viktor with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Viktor matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Viktor matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Viktor with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Viktor?

The best Kayle build against Viktor includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Viktor?

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

Does Kayle counter Viktor?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Viktor with a 58.8% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Viktor in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Kayle against Viktor?

When playing Kayle against Viktor, 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.