Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.7%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Ryzevs Kayle

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ryze based on 6 games. Kayle wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Kayle matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Ryze vs Kayle Matchup?

Kayle wins the Ryze vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.2
CS / min
8.7
799
DMG / min
778
10,787
Gold / game
12,140
129
Heal / min
381
650
DMG Mitigated / min
422
0.8
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ryze's 33.3%, giving Kayle a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayle controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayle needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayle wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

Kayle is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayle holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Ryze
8.7Kayle
Kayle significantly out-farms Ryze by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ryze players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
799Ryze
778Kayle
Damage output is virtually even between Ryze and Kayle, with only 21 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
10,787Ryze
12,140Kayle
Kayle generates a commanding 1,354 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Ryze
0.2Kayle
Ryze 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 Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
780Ryze
804Kayle
Ryze and Kayle have comparable sustain profiles, with only 24 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Ryze Build Against Kayle

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Kayle are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze 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 Ryze vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze0.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle100.0%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle50.0%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Kayle can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ryze at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kayle. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kayle has the edge early, but Ryze gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ryze Runes Against Kayle

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs KayleSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs KayleManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs KayleCelerity - best Ryze rune vs KayleGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Kayle
Precision rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs KaylePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ryze rune vs KaylePresence of Mind - best Ryze rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze 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
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Ryze vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ryze's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Kayle in the early game?

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

How does Ryze do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Kayle matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Kayle matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Ryze with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Kayle?

The best Ryze build against Kayle includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Kayle?

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

Does Ryze counter Kayle?

No, Ryze struggles against Kayle with only a 33.3% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Kayle?

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