Qiyana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Qiyanavs Kayle

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

Qiyana vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Qiyana wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kayle based on 6 games. Qiyana wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup.

Qiyana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana 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 - 66.7% win rateKayle(66.7%)
Qiyana - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Qiyana
66.7% WR
VS
Kayle vs Qiyana matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kayle
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Qiyana vs Kayle Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.4
CS / min
7.5
1,214
DMG / min
507
15,143
Gold / game
12,304
182
Heal / min
248
488
DMG Mitigated / min
326
0.8
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Qiyana vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Qiyana vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, giving Qiyana a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Qiyana controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Qiyana 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 Qiyana leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Qiyana vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Qiyana is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Qiyana holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Qiyana
7.5Kayle
Qiyana and Kayle farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,214Qiyana
507Kayle
Qiyana heavily out-damages Kayle by 707 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 Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,143Qiyana
12,304Kayle
Qiyana generates a commanding 2,839 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
0.8Qiyana
0.2Kayle
Qiyana provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Qiyana coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
669Qiyana
574Kayle
Qiyana heals and mitigates 95 more damage per minute than Kayle, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Qiyana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayle.

Best Qiyana Build Against Kayle

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Kayle are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Qiyana 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 Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Qiyana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana100.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle0.0%
Late Game
Kayle
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana33.3%
Kayle late game win rateKayle66.7%

Qiyana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Qiyana 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Qiyana. 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: Qiyana 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 Qiyana Runes Against Kayle

Domination rune tree - Qiyana primary runes vs KayleDomination
Electrocute - best Qiyana rune vs KayleSudden Impact - best Qiyana rune vs KayleSixth Sense - best Qiyana rune vs KayleRelentless Hunter - best Qiyana rune vs Kayle
Precision rune tree - Qiyana secondary runes vs KaylePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Qiyana rune vs KayleCoup de Grace - best Qiyana rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Qiyana to press their advantage against Kayle, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Qiyana 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
53.33%456.379911,74756.0%50.0%
37.21%436.276612,07344.4%32.0%
48.78%416.187711,85662.5%40.0%
45.00%406.185212,62052.9%39.1%
62.16%376.690013,54761.5%62.5%
48.57%356.688111,45945.5%53.9%
35.29%344.074110,62222.7%58.3%
50.00%326.075511,37642.9%55.6%
56.25%326.272710,95764.3%50.0%
51.85%276.391312,52364.3%38.5%
51.85%276.591011,96937.5%72.7%
50.00%265.971510,00440.0%63.6%
38.46%265.584111,13929.4%55.6%
45.83%244.686511,99642.9%50.0%
59.09%226.079412,30166.7%53.9%
45.45%226.489712,60733.3%53.9%
38.10%214.264710,62941.7%33.3%
52.38%216.284012,48842.9%57.1%
42.86%211.174412,95540.0%45.5%
31.58%195.971710,70833.3%28.6%
31.58%191.169312,64320.0%44.4%
33.33%186.085712,01330.0%37.5%
61.11%185.91,10012,45160.0%62.5%
58.82%175.892412,15363.6%50.0%
58.82%175.994212,14962.5%55.6%
56.25%166.89259,84272.7%20.0%
37.50%161.274813,74680.0%18.2%
62.50%166.192412,72566.7%60.0%
43.75%166.378411,64340.0%50.0%
25.00%166.067911,36233.3%20.0%
43.75%166.71,03412,14660.0%16.7%
50.00%146.294312,50544.4%60.0%
42.86%146.277512,60980.0%22.2%
57.14%141.480514,32533.3%75.0%
64.29%146.798112,48962.5%66.7%
30.77%134.874311,51728.6%33.3%
61.54%132.11,01813,30066.7%57.1%
38.46%136.081212,67933.3%42.9%
23.08%131.070112,71233.3%14.3%
53.85%135.877711,48057.1%50.0%
16.67%126.572111,0800.0%28.6%
25.00%126.074110,9310.0%37.5%
45.45%111.360410,86437.5%66.7%
70.00%101.394917,314100.0%66.7%
60.00%101.187215,45450.0%62.5%
50.00%106.01,07514,77366.7%42.9%
70.00%102.587413,05575.0%66.7%
33.33%92.474412,42860.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,01112,18960.0%100.0%
66.67%95.995112,11775.0%60.0%
33.33%95.272013,15950.0%28.6%
22.22%90.980314,4010.0%33.3%
55.56%90.975215,45250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.898611,07725.0%60.0%
37.50%81.172614,78850.0%33.3%
75.00%86.51,31015,06360.0%100.0%
37.50%86.891412,78133.3%40.0%
25.00%85.370412,0580.0%50.0%
37.50%80.784110,74840.0%33.3%
71.43%72.566913,88280.0%50.0%
71.43%71.472112,33475.0%66.7%
71.43%73.079412,5650.0%100.0%
71.43%71.388612,56780.0%50.0%
28.57%71.172813,51250.0%20.0%
57.14%73.777911,9120.0%100.0%
33.33%66.31,05912,9900.0%50.0%
33.33%61.290015,90625.0%50.0%
50.00%60.760312,25866.7%33.3%
66.67%67.41,21415,143100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.71,06814,06150.0%50.0%
83.33%61.284013,79850.0%100.0%
20.00%51.270614,9820.0%20.0%
40.00%51.193115,946100.0%25.0%
0.00%52.96659,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%50.979210,16966.7%50.0%
20.00%53.966010,30550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.288011,9860.0%100.0%
20.00%50.89969,9510.0%50.0%
80.00%55.177211,53566.7%100.0%

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Qiyana vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Qiyana do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kayle's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Qiyana do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Qiyana has the advantage against Kayle with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Qiyana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Qiyana do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Qiyana vs Kayle matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Qiyana build against Kayle?

The best Qiyana build against Kayle includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Qiyana runes against Kayle?

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

Does Qiyana counter Kayle?

Yes, Qiyana has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 66.7% win rate. Qiyana strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Qiyana against Kayle?

When playing Qiyana against Kayle, 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.