Taliyah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Taliyahvs Kayn

DMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taliyah vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kayn wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Taliyah based on 7 games. Kayn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taliyah vs Kayn matchup.

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Taliyah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taliyah 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.

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Taliyah - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Taliyah
28.6% WR
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Kayn vs Taliyah matchup - 71.4% win rate
Kayn
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Taliyah vs Kayn Matchup?

Kayn wins the Taliyah vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.5
CS / min
1.1
694
DMG / min
696
12,770
Gold / game
12,295
189
Heal / min
581
228
DMG Mitigated / min
825
1.0
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Taliyah vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Taliyah vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Taliyah's 28.6%, giving Kayn a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Kayn dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Taliyah players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kayn leads by 988 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taliyah players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kayn 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.

Taliyah vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Taliyah wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Taliyah
1.1Kayn
Taliyah edges out Kayn by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Taliyah.
Damage
694Taliyah
696Kayn
Damage output is virtually even between Taliyah and Kayn, with only 2 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
12,770Taliyah
12,295Kayn
Taliyah earns 475 more gold per game than Kayn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Taliyah slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Taliyah
0.6Kayn
Taliyah provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Taliyah coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
417Taliyah
1,406Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Taliyah, healing and mitigating 988 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Taliyah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Taliyah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Taliyah Build Against Kayn

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Taliyah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taliyah against Kayn are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Taliyah 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 Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Taliyah vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah33.3%
Kayn early game win rateKayn66.7%
Late Game
Kayn
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah25.0%
Kayn late game win rateKayn75.0%

Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Taliyah. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Taliyah. 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. Taliyah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Taliyah Runes Against Kayn

Inspiration rune tree - Taliyah primary runes vs KaynInspiration
First Strike - best Taliyah rune vs KaynCash Back - best Taliyah rune vs KaynTriple Tonic - best Taliyah rune vs KaynCosmic Insight - best Taliyah rune vs Kayn
Domination rune tree - Taliyah secondary runes vs KaynDomination
Cheap Shot - best Taliyah rune vs KaynTreasure Hunter - best Taliyah rune vs Kayn
100.0% WR

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


Taliyah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Taliyah'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 Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taliyah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.00%256.978310,41057.1%45.5%
40.91%225.478910,33444.4%38.5%
75.00%205.387010,52071.4%83.3%
42.11%196.682011,14450.0%38.5%
26.32%196.677311,06920.0%28.6%
50.00%186.894010,72362.5%40.0%
37.50%166.776011,28816.7%50.0%
40.00%152.275511,65537.5%42.9%
53.33%156.675310,53255.6%50.0%
71.43%147.080210,49871.4%71.4%
69.23%136.271710,70040.0%87.5%
69.23%137.083712,05766.7%71.4%
41.67%126.51,00813,947100.0%22.2%
33.33%127.291112,52240.0%28.6%
25.00%126.481510,22642.9%0.0%
41.67%126.584311,99820.0%57.1%
36.36%116.195812,38120.0%50.0%
54.55%115.381810,17837.5%100.0%
45.45%117.091114,11666.7%37.5%
54.55%116.288410,55940.0%66.7%
63.64%115.497511,335100.0%50.0%
30.00%106.386910,32333.3%28.6%
40.00%106.074612,0060.0%57.1%
30.00%105.37408,8680.0%75.0%
60.00%104.570211,2620.0%85.7%
40.00%104.786013,393100.0%14.3%
22.22%97.59809,28333.3%0.0%
22.22%96.589613,3800.0%28.6%
0.00%96.17429,3440.0%0.0%
77.78%97.190513,15875.0%80.0%
50.00%86.075311,20450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.38179,80366.7%40.0%
62.50%87.386910,65075.0%50.0%
87.50%81.49688,729100.0%50.0%
25.00%85.81,15011,72550.0%0.0%
28.57%75.572710,06750.0%0.0%
57.14%76.982413,64866.7%50.0%
14.29%76.36908,22425.0%0.0%
57.14%71.676810,33380.0%0.0%
57.14%71.484911,54375.0%33.3%
28.57%71.569412,77033.3%25.0%
57.14%77.495211,08150.0%66.7%
66.67%67.478510,32075.0%50.0%
50.00%62.41,28114,1140.0%75.0%
16.67%67.885811,1990.0%25.0%
66.67%65.491012,801100.0%60.0%
83.33%61.775416,386100.0%75.0%
100.00%61.073513,410100.0%100.0%
50.00%61.678612,70950.0%50.0%
83.33%67.01,13316,1630.0%83.3%
33.33%67.31,09015,40350.0%25.0%
60.00%57.21,09910,59566.7%50.0%
20.00%52.173610,7250.0%25.0%
60.00%51.16479,463100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.57597,82750.0%0.0%
60.00%52.584113,979100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.687713,611100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.686313,055100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.81,04110,8590.0%100.0%
20.00%52.47039,9220.0%33.3%
60.00%57.275713,3850.0%60.0%
80.00%55.91,01213,419100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.975411,98366.7%0.0%
60.00%56.672512,36350.0%66.7%

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Taliyah vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taliyah do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Kayn wins the Taliyah vs Kayn matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Taliyah's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Taliyah do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Taliyah 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 Taliyah do against Kayn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Taliyah vs Kayn matchup?

Kayn wins the matchup against Taliyah with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Taliyah build against Kayn?

The best Taliyah build against Kayn includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Taliyah runes against Kayn?

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

Does Taliyah counter Kayn?

No, Taliyah struggles against Kayn with only a 28.6% win rate. Kayn has the advantage in this matchup. Taliyah players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayn's lead.

How do I play Taliyah against Kayn?

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