Morgana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Morganavs Kayle

CSupportMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Morgana vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kayle wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Morgana based on 7 games. Morgana wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Morgana vs Kayle matchup.

Morgana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Morgana 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
Kayle - 42.9% win rateKayle(42.9%)
Morgana - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Morgana
42.9% WR
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Kayle vs Morgana matchup - 57.1% win rate
Kayle
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Morgana vs Kayle Matchup?

Kayle wins the Morgana vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.3
CS / min
5.8
695
DMG / min
667
9,499
Gold / game
10,572
236
Heal / min
470
742
DMG Mitigated / min
390
1.8
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Morgana vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Morgana vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Morgana's 42.9%, giving Kayle a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Morgana controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Morgana 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 crowd control, where Morgana leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Morgana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kayle 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.

Morgana vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Morgana wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Morgana
5.8Kayle
Kayle edges out Morgana 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 Kayle.
Damage
695Morgana
667Kayle
Damage output is virtually even between Morgana and Kayle, with only 29 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,499Morgana
10,572Kayle
Kayle generates a commanding 1,073 more gold per game than Morgana. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Morgana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Morgana
0.3Kayle
Morgana brings significantly more crowd control than Kayle, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Morgana far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kayle should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
979Morgana
860Kayle
Morgana heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Kayle, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Morgana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayle.

Best Morgana Build Against Kayle

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Morgana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Morgana against Kayle are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Morgana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Morgana vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Morgana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Morgana early game win rateMorgana66.7%
Kayle early game win rateKayle33.3%
Late Game
Kayle
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Morgana late game win rateMorgana25.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle75.0%

Morgana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Morgana 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Morgana. 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: Morgana 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 Morgana Runes Against Kayle

Sorcery rune tree - Morgana primary runes vs KayleSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Morgana rune vs KayleManaflow Band - best Morgana rune vs KayleTranscendence - best Morgana rune vs KayleScorch - best Morgana rune vs Kayle
Precision rune tree - Morgana secondary runes vs KaylePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Morgana rune vs KayleCoup de Grace - best Morgana rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Morgana the best tools to compete against Kayle in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Morgana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Morgana'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 Morgana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Morgana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.33%2591.85899,14741.7%50.0%
51.00%2512.05739,95347.4%53.2%
57.67%1891.66339,51858.1%57.3%
43.83%1622.167410,44640.0%45.8%
55.26%1521.66159,55450.7%59.3%
50.66%1521.66239,82356.4%47.4%
47.37%1331.66529,54247.5%47.3%
45.08%1221.75949,49745.1%45.1%
51.30%1151.75819,45363.8%42.6%
44.74%1141.957210,07741.3%47.1%
49.11%1122.071110,65660.5%43.2%
53.70%1081.65959,22451.0%56.1%
43.16%951.65829,38148.7%39.3%
44.44%901.86329,83444.1%44.6%
52.33%861.66219,46052.8%52.0%
43.02%862.060010,10248.4%40.0%
60.00%852.76109,60847.4%70.2%
56.96%791.66839,70846.7%63.3%
51.32%761.968010,16757.1%46.3%
49.32%731.75139,05959.4%41.5%
43.84%731.65358,65946.3%40.6%
55.07%692.16899,61956.3%54.0%
48.44%642.265910,60045.5%50.0%
41.67%601.95489,67544.4%39.4%
48.15%541.75799,00254.8%39.1%
45.10%515.873810,82939.1%50.0%
56.00%501.56139,44857.9%54.8%
47.92%481.76609,76560.0%39.3%
58.70%461.75979,48953.3%61.3%
63.41%411.761410,06350.0%70.4%
37.50%401.863010,08640.0%36.0%
46.15%392.56359,93246.1%46.1%
60.53%381.85809,57764.7%57.1%
63.16%385.681810,42752.9%71.4%
37.84%371.75599,54135.7%39.1%
58.82%341.661511,52066.7%57.1%
60.61%335.783511,86344.4%66.7%
46.88%321.55629,41853.3%41.2%
56.67%304.488011,08070.0%50.0%
58.62%292.264610,08171.4%46.7%
54.17%243.968210,63122.2%73.3%
54.55%223.770411,37855.6%53.9%
59.09%226.271111,06242.9%66.7%
40.91%224.56239,65425.0%50.0%
57.14%215.769910,46460.0%54.5%
42.86%212.065911,13350.0%40.0%
61.90%213.77679,95354.5%70.0%
65.00%202.084811,48862.5%66.7%
40.00%202.562710,65628.6%46.1%
42.11%193.574111,88340.0%42.9%
22.22%185.38569,85014.3%27.3%
58.82%175.997212,8900.0%66.7%
52.94%173.55919,50166.7%45.5%
37.50%161.85429,64960.0%27.3%
43.75%165.380511,19342.9%44.4%
50.00%165.489413,547100.0%46.7%
53.33%152.876311,62850.0%55.6%
46.67%154.692512,41625.0%54.5%
46.67%151.763211,04040.0%50.0%
21.43%141.157511,66940.0%11.1%
64.29%145.498411,53550.0%75.0%
69.23%133.361011,44760.0%75.0%
30.77%131.262111,28516.7%42.9%
46.15%134.280812,27340.0%50.0%
50.00%121.355911,00240.0%57.1%
58.33%122.785411,86566.7%55.6%
25.00%121.470011,75625.0%25.0%
41.67%121.76869,72357.1%20.0%
50.00%122.776511,20875.0%37.5%
50.00%121.158310,49050.0%50.0%
58.33%122.279014,345100.0%54.5%
36.36%114.16468,80933.3%40.0%
72.73%116.499912,86066.7%80.0%
63.64%116.379311,23857.1%75.0%
45.45%115.786110,52860.0%33.3%
18.18%113.573711,70033.3%12.5%
45.45%111.761511,19966.7%37.5%
54.55%113.176313,70066.7%50.0%
60.00%106.479110,58150.0%75.0%
60.00%104.388211,70633.3%71.4%
70.00%101.670410,50350.0%83.3%
20.00%104.572010,06225.0%16.7%
66.67%94.881311,284100.0%50.0%
66.67%95.885011,71040.0%100.0%
77.78%94.885811,657100.0%66.7%
66.67%97.180710,35466.7%66.7%
66.67%91.458410,47360.0%75.0%
55.56%95.198512,7140.0%100.0%
33.33%95.882712,1020.0%42.9%
25.00%81.25509,36416.7%50.0%
75.00%81.36139,93450.0%83.3%
50.00%85.271111,01860.0%33.3%
37.50%81.365210,53650.0%25.0%
42.86%74.088910,99250.0%40.0%
57.14%75.578311,28275.0%33.3%
57.14%71.04826,55160.0%50.0%
57.14%71.668011,91933.3%75.0%
42.86%75.36959,49966.7%25.0%
50.00%62.267911,302100.0%25.0%
33.33%65.26919,08340.0%0.0%
83.33%61.385214,180100.0%80.0%
50.00%61.866210,905100.0%40.0%
33.33%61.27517,90533.3%33.3%
50.00%63.075512,192100.0%40.0%
66.67%65.38559,41450.0%100.0%
80.00%54.882011,90066.7%100.0%
80.00%53.774410,58750.0%100.0%
80.00%50.981910,727100.0%66.7%
80.00%53.35467,98475.0%100.0%
60.00%53.658810,626100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.16019,3960.0%100.0%
60.00%51.052210,57450.0%100.0%
60.00%56.272411,163100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.584110,372100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.67079,69633.3%0.0%
60.00%50.965710,56866.7%50.0%
20.00%54.576814,8780.0%20.0%

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Morgana vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morgana do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Morgana vs Kayle matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Morgana's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Morgana do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Morgana has the advantage against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Morgana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Morgana do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Morgana vs Kayle matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Morgana vs Kayle matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Morgana with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Morgana build against Kayle?

The best Morgana build against Kayle includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Morgana runes against Kayle?

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

Does Morgana counter Kayle?

No, Morgana struggles against Kayle with only a 42.9% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Morgana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.

How do I play Morgana against Kayle?

When playing Morgana against Kayle, play cautiously and avoid Kayle's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kayle has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.