Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Vaynevs Kayle

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne based on 5 games. Vayne wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Kayle matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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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Vayne - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
40.0% WR
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Kayle vs Vayne matchup - 60.0% win rate
Kayle
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Kayle Matchup?

Kayle wins the Vayne vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.3
CS / min
6.5
992
DMG / min
1,118
13,924
Gold / game
15,770
284
Heal / min
392
571
DMG Mitigated / min
469
0.5
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Vayne vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, giving Kayle a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 Vayne leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayle wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Vayne
6.5Kayle
Kayle significantly out-farms Vayne by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kayle a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vayne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
992Vayne
1,118Kayle
Kayle heavily out-damages Vayne by 125 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kayle's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,924Vayne
15,770Kayle
Kayle generates a commanding 1,846 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Kayle consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Vayne
0.3Kayle
Both Vayne and Kayle provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
855Vayne
861Kayle
Vayne and Kayle have comparable sustain profiles, with only 7 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 Vayne Build Against Kayle

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Kayle are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Wit's End. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne100.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle0.0%
Late Game
Kayle
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne25.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle75.0%

Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne. 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: Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Kayle

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs KaylePrecision
Press the Attack - best Vayne rune vs KayleTriumph - best Vayne rune vs KayleLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs KayleCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Kayle
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs KayleResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs KayleOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Kayle
0.0% WR

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


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

Vayne 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
46.38%695.784712,66650.0%44.4%
55.22%675.886913,28856.0%54.8%
48.44%646.284912,29851.7%45.7%
47.46%596.288813,98021.4%55.6%
48.94%476.584611,42746.1%52.4%
36.17%476.173912,4980.0%51.5%
51.35%376.395512,65426.7%68.2%
39.39%336.480513,36933.3%41.7%
40.74%276.391213,43050.0%36.8%
40.00%256.080510,88530.8%50.0%
44.00%256.184813,51520.0%50.0%
65.00%206.384211,31685.7%53.9%
40.00%205.973011,00430.0%50.0%
47.06%175.686512,15550.0%45.5%
56.25%166.489612,69850.0%60.0%
43.75%166.21,04014,05533.3%50.0%
25.00%165.57789,95011.1%42.9%
42.86%146.089314,23140.0%44.4%
57.14%146.084113,070100.0%40.0%
50.00%145.981111,94925.0%60.0%
53.85%136.01,02412,38950.0%57.1%
41.67%126.579613,05520.0%57.1%
50.00%126.41,09412,67640.0%57.1%
58.33%126.875711,52337.5%100.0%
66.67%126.679115,12433.3%77.8%
83.33%126.67898,66781.8%100.0%
72.73%115.290112,22675.0%71.4%
72.73%115.969612,05150.0%85.7%
40.00%107.076612,35520.0%60.0%
50.00%105.87309,02928.6%100.0%
40.00%105.375111,0470.0%66.7%
90.00%106.91,37814,629100.0%85.7%
33.33%95.91,09811,46025.0%40.0%
77.78%97.079010,74683.3%66.7%
44.44%96.990616,7150.0%50.0%
37.50%86.174213,4940.0%42.9%
42.86%76.695214,5050.0%60.0%
71.43%77.21,35616,04850.0%80.0%
71.43%76.11,00314,896100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.01,24813,755100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.483911,6500.0%60.0%
66.67%66.07727,10660.0%100.0%
33.33%66.290313,02450.0%25.0%
40.00%55.399213,924100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.01,05714,8920.0%50.0%
40.00%57.777012,413100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.999112,634100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.158411,67650.0%66.7%
60.00%52.79919,890100.0%0.0%

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Vayne vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Vayne vs Kayle matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vayne do against Kayle in the early game?

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

How does Vayne do against Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Vayne 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 Vayne vs Kayle matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Kayle?

The best Vayne build against Kayle includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Wit's End with Berserker's 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 Vayne runes against Kayle?

The best Vayne runes against Kayle use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Vayne vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Kayle?

No, Vayne struggles against Kayle with only a 40.0% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Kayle?

When playing Vayne 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.