Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.3%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Kaylevs Yasuo

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.3%) over Yasuo based on 32 games. Kayle wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Yasuo 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
Yasuo - 53.1% win rateYasuo(53.1%)
Kayle - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
53.1% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Kayle matchup - 46.9% win rate
Yasuo
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Yasuo Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 32
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
6.6
CS / min
7.2
665
DMG / min
812
11,888
Gold / game
12,703
321
Heal / min
264
440
DMG Mitigated / min
1,151
0.3
CC / min
0.7
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Kayle vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Yasuo's 46.9%, giving Kayle a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayle controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayle needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Yasuo and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Kayle
7.2Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Kayle by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
665Kayle
812Yasuo
Yasuo heavily out-damages Kayle by 147 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 Yasuo's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,888Kayle
12,703Yasuo
Yasuo generates a commanding 816 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Yasuo 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
0.7Yasuo
Yasuo 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 Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
761Kayle
1,416Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 654 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Yasuo 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 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle72.7%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo27.3%
Late Game
Yasuo
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle42.9%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo57.1%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Kayle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Kayle. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kayle must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kayle Runes Against Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs YasuoAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs YasuoLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs YasuoCut Down - best Kayle rune vs Yasuo
Resolve rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs YasuoResolve
Bone Plating - best Kayle rune vs YasuoOvergrowth - best Kayle rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

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

How does Kayle do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Yasuo matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Yasuo's 46.9%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Yasuo with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Kayle vs Yasuo matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Yasuo matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Yasuo?

The best Kayle build against Yasuo includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Yasuo?

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

Does Kayle counter Yasuo?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Yasuo with a 53.1% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Yasuo in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kayle against Yasuo?

When playing Kayle against Yasuo, 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.