Kaynvs Yorick
Kayn vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kayn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Yorick based on 6 games. Kayn 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 Yorick 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.
Who Wins the Kayn vs Yorick Matchup?
Kayn vs Yorick Matchup Summary
The Kayn vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, giving Kayn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kayn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yorick 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 Kayn leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn players can confidently pick into Yorick and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yorick away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kayn vs Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown
Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yorick holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kayn Build Against Yorick
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Yorick are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Kayn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Kayn vs Yorick matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kayn66.7%
Yorick33.3%Kayn66.7%Yorick33.3%Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Yorick. This lopsided early game means Kayn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kayn holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Yorick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kayn Runes Against Yorick
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kayn to press their advantage against Yorick, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.81% | 94 | 1.1 | 686 | 12,346 | 50.0% | 44.2% | |
| 53.42% | 73 | 1.1 | 752 | 13,548 | 41.7% | 59.2% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 1.0 | 820 | 13,041 | 37.9% | 61.9% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 1.0 | 795 | 12,153 | 33.3% | 63.9% | |
| 41.07% | 56 | 1.0 | 700 | 12,079 | 44.4% | 37.9% | |
| 40.74% | 54 | 1.1 | 728 | 12,773 | 45.0% | 38.2% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,283 | 42.9% | 37.9% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 1.1 | 774 | 13,744 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 1.3 | 905 | 13,846 | 68.4% | 59.3% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.2 | 748 | 14,188 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.1 | 881 | 12,075 | 30.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 1.2 | 733 | 11,780 | 38.1% | 38.9% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.2 | 813 | 14,628 | 76.5% | 38.9% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,369 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 63.64% | 33 | 1.1 | 759 | 13,153 | 46.1% | 75.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.0 | 708 | 11,678 | 47.4% | 69.2% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 1.3 | 792 | 12,400 | 44.4% | 78.6% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.1 | 795 | 13,204 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 1.5 | 856 | 13,006 | 41.7% | 70.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 845 | 10,965 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.1 | 890 | 11,775 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.0 | 749 | 13,550 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 1.2 | 796 | 13,763 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.0 | 890 | 13,502 | 63.6% | 63.6% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 0.9 | 794 | 12,084 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.3 | 802 | 12,559 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.1 | 918 | 14,000 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 776 | 13,683 | 63.6% | 55.6% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 789 | 13,848 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.3 | 886 | 12,152 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 918 | 14,419 | 20.0% | 53.9% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.0 | 848 | 13,283 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.4 | 815 | 12,779 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,407 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.1 | 856 | 10,661 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.2 | 852 | 15,963 | 100.0% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.9 | 860 | 13,225 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.2 | 823 | 12,287 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.8 | 698 | 11,687 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 859 | 14,642 | 100.0% | 45.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.7 | 712 | 13,232 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.9 | 647 | 10,229 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.6 | 885 | 10,636 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.5 | 823 | 14,648 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 974 | 12,233 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 748 | 13,053 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 755 | 11,719 | 25.0% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.9 | 743 | 10,789 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 590 | 11,236 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 889 | 15,550 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 546 | 9,680 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 757 | 11,793 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 499 | 9,825 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.1 | 1,152 | 14,450 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.2 | 877 | 10,291 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.0 | 1,170 | 14,108 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 753 | 9,219 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 872 | 12,764 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 1,029 | 15,552 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 709 | 13,845 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 963 | 16,351 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 736 | 12,198 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 565 | 8,182 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Kayn vs Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kayn do against Yorick in League of Legends?
Kayn wins the Kayn vs Yorick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Yorick's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Kayn do against Yorick in the early game?
In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kayn do against Yorick in the late game?
In the late game, Kayn takes over the Kayn vs Yorick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kayn vs Yorick matchup?
Kayn wins the matchup against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Kayn build against Yorick?
The best Kayn build against Yorick includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge with Gluttonous 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 Kayn runes against Yorick?
The best Kayn runes against Yorick use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kayn vs Yorick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kayn counter Yorick?
Yes, Kayn has a favorable matchup against Yorick with a 66.7% win rate. Kayn strongly counters Yorick in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Kayn against Yorick?
When playing Kayn against Yorick, 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.