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

Kaylevs Yorick

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Yorick is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yorick wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.8%) over Kayle based on 72 games. Yorick wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Yorick 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
Yorick - 48.6% win rateYorick(48.6%)
Kayle - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
48.6% WR
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Yorick vs Kayle matchup - 51.4% win rate
Yorick
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Yorick Matchup?

Yorick wins the Kayle vs Yorick matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 72
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
6.8
CS / min
7.3
712
DMG / min
803
11,328
Gold / game
12,266
365
Heal / min
349
428
DMG Mitigated / min
886
0.3
CC / min
0.3
42.5%
Early Game WR
57.5%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Kayle vs Yorick Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Yorick matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 72 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Kayle's 48.6%, giving Yorick a 2.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yorick leads by 443 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Yorick is slightly favored, Kayle can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Yorick's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kayle vs Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Kayle
7.3Yorick
Yorick edges out Kayle by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
712Kayle
803Yorick
Yorick heavily out-damages Kayle by 91 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 Yorick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,328Kayle
12,266Yorick
Yorick generates a commanding 938 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick 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
0.3Yorick
Both Kayle and Yorick 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
792Kayle
1,235Yorick
Yorick vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 443 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick 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 Yorick

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Yorick are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yorick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Yorick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
57.5%
+15.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle42.5%
Yorick early game win rateYorick57.5%
Late Game
Kayle
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle56.3%
Yorick late game win rateYorick43.8%

Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.5% win rate — a 15.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Yorick 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 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yorick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kayle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayle 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 Yorick

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs YorickPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kayle rune vs YorickAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs YorickLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs YorickLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Yorick
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs YorickSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs YorickGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Yorick
50.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Kayle maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Yorick.


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 Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Yorick in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Kayle vs Yorick matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Kayle's 48.6%, a 2.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 72 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Yorick in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Kayle with a 57.5% win rate versus 42.5%. Yorick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayle do against Yorick in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Yorick matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Yorick matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Kayle with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.8 percentage point advantage means Yorick is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 72 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Yorick?

The best Kayle build against Yorick includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Yorick?

The best Kayle runes against Yorick use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kayle vs Yorick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Yorick?

No, Kayle struggles against Yorick with only a 48.6% win rate. Yorick has the advantage in this matchup. Kayle players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yorick's lead.

How do I play Kayle against Yorick?

When playing Kayle against Yorick, play cautiously and avoid Yorick's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yorick in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.