Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.2%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Shyvanavs Kayle

SFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kayle wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Shyvana based on 6 games. Shyvana wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Kayle matchup.

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Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Kayle Matchup?

Kayle wins the Shyvana vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.5
CS / min
7.5
796
DMG / min
569
12,589
Gold / game
11,651
238
Heal / min
267
1,182
DMG Mitigated / min
331
0.4
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Shyvana vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Shyvana 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 Shyvana's 33.3%, giving Kayle a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana 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 sustain, where Shyvana leads by 822 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Shyvana 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.

Shyvana vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Shyvana
7.5Kayle
Shyvana and Kayle farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
796Shyvana
569Kayle
Shyvana heavily out-damages Kayle by 227 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 Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,589Shyvana
11,651Kayle
Shyvana generates a commanding 938 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Shyvana 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
0.4Shyvana
0.3Kayle
Both Shyvana and Kayle provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,420Shyvana
598Kayle
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 822 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shyvana Build Against Kayle

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Kayle are Riftmaker, Experimental Hexplate and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Shyvana 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 Shyvana vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana50.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle50.0%
Late Game
Kayle
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana0.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Shyvana and Kayle, with Shyvana holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Shyvana has the edge early, but Kayle 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 Shyvana Runes Against Kayle

Resolve rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs KayleResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Shyvana rune vs KayleShield Bash - best Shyvana rune vs KayleBone Plating - best Shyvana rune vs KayleOvergrowth - best Shyvana rune vs Kayle
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs KayleInspiration
Cash Back - best Shyvana rune vs KayleCosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

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


Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Shyvana'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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shyvana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.52%921.278412,21248.8%63.3%
53.66%821.372111,70552.8%55.2%
48.65%741.270812,53545.5%51.2%
57.75%711.282112,64951.5%63.2%
47.76%671.176212,47746.1%48.8%
56.67%601.168913,34762.5%52.8%
47.27%551.378612,49750.0%45.2%
50.00%541.179913,59150.0%50.0%
56.60%531.070011,95457.7%55.6%
51.92%521.171812,15159.3%44.0%
50.00%481.278412,50950.0%50.0%
56.25%481.178713,51552.2%60.0%
53.19%471.073311,86150.0%56.0%
55.56%361.173711,98055.6%55.6%
54.29%352.077512,61146.7%60.0%
52.94%341.56529,79550.0%58.3%
54.55%331.381212,23743.8%64.7%
33.33%331.467212,82131.3%35.3%
48.39%311.277811,98770.0%38.1%
56.67%301.279812,83362.5%50.0%
56.67%301.070413,05725.0%68.2%
44.83%291.176912,82527.3%55.6%
53.57%281.384413,31246.1%60.0%
46.15%261.180213,23420.0%62.5%
52.00%251.077513,03266.7%38.5%
60.87%231.180512,42960.0%61.5%
69.57%230.973012,27275.0%63.6%
47.83%231.377112,31250.0%46.1%
47.83%231.580714,46781.8%16.7%
36.84%191.373311,93550.0%27.3%
38.89%181.067010,97241.7%33.3%
55.56%181.166511,04670.0%37.5%
52.94%171.278612,38560.0%42.9%
70.59%171.260412,96288.9%50.0%
68.75%161.382814,03860.0%72.7%
62.50%161.178212,34162.5%62.5%
46.67%151.057312,83260.0%40.0%
53.33%151.183413,80166.7%44.4%
40.00%151.168811,95425.0%57.1%
57.14%141.883312,58750.0%62.5%
53.85%131.260111,94860.0%50.0%
33.33%121.986711,96950.0%16.7%
33.33%122.457411,70340.0%28.6%
63.64%111.069211,95333.3%100.0%
72.73%111.280114,66666.7%75.0%
60.00%101.264710,92150.0%75.0%
50.00%103.198411,56920.0%80.0%
60.00%101.875312,13340.0%80.0%
60.00%101.282513,18860.0%60.0%
44.44%92.479612,78020.0%75.0%
77.78%91.971813,374100.0%66.7%
55.56%92.065513,11150.0%60.0%
44.44%92.479814,24450.0%42.9%
87.50%81.266613,29875.0%100.0%
75.00%81.885913,34166.7%80.0%
37.50%82.576511,32950.0%25.0%
62.50%81.270013,411100.0%50.0%
62.50%83.367911,68550.0%75.0%
57.14%71.779113,57033.3%75.0%
42.86%70.83998,13760.0%0.0%
33.33%67.579612,58950.0%0.0%
50.00%61.583111,310100.0%0.0%
66.67%61.168612,74833.3%100.0%
16.67%61.167112,35133.3%0.0%
0.00%55.587714,1890.0%0.0%
80.00%51.657311,11450.0%100.0%
40.00%51.196712,3960.0%50.0%

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Shyvana vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shyvana do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Shyvana vs Kayle matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Shyvana's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Shyvana do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Kayle with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Shyvana vs Kayle matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Kayle matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Kayle?

The best Shyvana build against Kayle includes Riftmaker, Experimental Hexplate, Dusk and Dawn 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 Shyvana runes against Kayle?

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

Does Shyvana counter Kayle?

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

How do I play Shyvana against Kayle?

When playing Shyvana 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.