Kaynvs Evelynn
Kayn vs Evelynn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Evelynn wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Kayn based on 48 games. Evelynn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup.
Kayn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayn 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.
Evelynn(41.7%)Who Wins the Kayn vs Evelynn Matchup?
Kayn vs Evelynn Matchup Summary
The Kayn vs Evelynn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Evelynn wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, giving Evelynn a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Evelynn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Kayn leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Evelynn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kayn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Evelynn overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kayn vs Evelynn Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Evelynn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kayn Build Against Evelynn
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Evelynn, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Evelynn are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Kayn 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 Evelynn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kayn31.6%Evelynn68.4%Kayn48.3%Evelynn51.7%Evelynn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.4% win rate — a 36.8 percentage point lead over Kayn. This lopsided early game means Evelynn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Evelynn takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Kayn by 3.4 percentage points. Evelynn scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Evelynn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kayn Runes Against Evelynn
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kayn the best tools to compete against Evelynn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kayn'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 Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.50% | 200 | 1.1 | 763 | 13,009 | 52.6% | 48.5% | |
| 48.21% | 195 | 1.0 | 736 | 12,643 | 39.1% | 55.6% | |
| 46.11% | 180 | 1.1 | 696 | 12,533 | 47.1% | 45.2% | |
| 53.18% | 173 | 1.1 | 771 | 13,711 | 60.6% | 48.0% | |
| 46.63% | 163 | 1.1 | 762 | 12,510 | 42.1% | 50.6% | |
| 48.95% | 143 | 1.2 | 823 | 14,246 | 49.1% | 48.9% | |
| 58.59% | 128 | 1.1 | 816 | 13,609 | 63.6% | 54.8% | |
| 55.34% | 103 | 1.1 | 745 | 12,595 | 52.9% | 57.7% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 1.2 | 756 | 12,776 | 46.9% | 57.4% | |
| 45.92% | 98 | 1.3 | 731 | 12,645 | 44.2% | 47.3% | |
| 47.96% | 98 | 1.2 | 801 | 13,323 | 56.4% | 42.4% | |
| 59.57% | 94 | 1.9 | 1,046 | 14,019 | 54.8% | 61.9% | |
| 46.74% | 92 | 1.0 | 737 | 12,693 | 43.2% | 50.0% | |
| 56.98% | 86 | 1.1 | 843 | 13,511 | 63.6% | 52.8% | |
| 46.99% | 83 | 1.1 | 774 | 12,796 | 47.4% | 46.7% | |
| 53.09% | 81 | 1.1 | 721 | 12,280 | 53.5% | 52.6% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 1.0 | 762 | 13,128 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 78 | 1.4 | 773 | 12,839 | 45.7% | 46.5% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.1 | 819 | 13,250 | 44.1% | 51.3% | |
| 52.86% | 70 | 1.2 | 843 | 13,642 | 53.1% | 52.6% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 1.1 | 932 | 14,350 | 42.9% | 61.9% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 1.4 | 783 | 13,262 | 65.4% | 39.0% | |
| 55.74% | 61 | 1.1 | 811 | 13,964 | 60.0% | 52.8% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 1.7 | 842 | 12,209 | 40.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.60% | 57 | 1.4 | 728 | 12,468 | 53.6% | 24.1% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 1.1 | 770 | 13,461 | 44.4% | 56.4% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 1.4 | 811 | 13,320 | 36.4% | 41.2% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 1.2 | 804 | 12,800 | 43.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 1.1 | 769 | 13,217 | 53.9% | 48.3% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 1.3 | 759 | 12,404 | 55.2% | 52.0% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 0.9 | 763 | 12,741 | 43.5% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 763 | 14,531 | 46.7% | 37.1% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.0 | 733 | 13,001 | 31.6% | 48.3% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 1.1 | 705 | 12,615 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.1 | 821 | 13,301 | 52.4% | 56.0% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 0.9 | 681 | 11,493 | 43.3% | 56.3% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.2 | 746 | 12,527 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.9 | 800 | 12,705 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 2.6 | 699 | 12,463 | 46.1% | 48.1% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.8 | 692 | 13,233 | 35.7% | 60.9% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 2.4 | 844 | 13,802 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 77.78% | 36 | 1.2 | 807 | 14,627 | 76.9% | 78.3% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 1.7 | 761 | 13,368 | 52.6% | 73.3% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 2.4 | 813 | 13,463 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 794 | 14,480 | 41.7% | 63.6% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.7 | 811 | 12,466 | 35.3% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 0.8 | 609 | 10,914 | 35.0% | 69.2% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 1.0 | 661 | 11,954 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 3.1 | 840 | 13,950 | 61.5% | 52.6% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.5 | 927 | 14,942 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 878 | 14,280 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 817 | 13,210 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.0 | 1,047 | 14,533 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.3 | 748 | 12,335 | 55.6% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 718 | 13,246 | 63.6% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 924 | 14,395 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.6 | 1,179 | 15,135 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.0 | 732 | 14,068 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 870 | 12,170 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 755 | 14,312 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 1,025 | 15,907 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 648 | 14,048 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 3.2 | 954 | 10,853 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 659 | 14,378 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 713 | 13,231 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.5 | 849 | 11,196 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 981 | 12,571 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.1 | 991 | 16,427 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 1,151 | 16,864 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.1 | 758 | 13,424 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 841 | 13,364 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 1,146 | 14,427 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 1,301 | 14,375 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 634 | 11,820 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 872 | 12,590 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 678 | 6,924 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 741 | 8,858 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.6 | 815 | 13,448 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 728 | 12,141 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 1,184 | 12,845 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 858 | 12,016 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 959 | 14,258 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 847 | 9,905 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 975 | 14,063 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 938 | 9,891 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Kayn vs Evelynn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kayn do against Evelynn in League of Legends?
Evelynn wins the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Kayn's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kayn do against Evelynn in the early game?
In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Kayn with a 68.4% win rate versus 31.6%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kayn do against Evelynn in the late game?
In the late game, Evelynn takes over the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Evelynn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup?
Evelynn wins the matchup against Kayn with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Evelynn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.
What is the best Kayn build against Evelynn?
The best Kayn build against Evelynn includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kayn runes against Evelynn?
The best Kayn runes against Evelynn use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Kayn vs Evelynn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kayn counter Evelynn?
No, Kayn struggles against Evelynn with only a 41.7% win rate. Evelynn has the advantage in this matchup. Kayn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Evelynn's lead.
How do I play Kayn against Evelynn?
When playing Kayn against Evelynn, play cautiously and avoid Evelynn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Evelynn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.