Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Vaynevs Kayn

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

Vayne vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vayne wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kayn based on 5 games. Vayne holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Kayn 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 - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
80.0% WR
VS
Kayn vs Vayne matchup - 20.0% win rate
Kayn
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Kayn Matchup?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
3.7
CS / min
2.9
971
DMG / min
912
17,499
Gold / game
16,309
350
Heal / min
478
510
DMG Mitigated / min
1,125
0.5
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Vayne vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 20.0%, giving Vayne a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Vayne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayn 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 742 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vayne vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.7Vayne
2.9Kayn
Vayne edges out Kayn by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
971Vayne
912Kayn
Vayne deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Kayn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kayn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vayne's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
17,499Vayne
16,309Kayn
Vayne generates a commanding 1,190 more gold per game than Kayn. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kayn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Vayne
0.5Kayn
Both Vayne and Kayn 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
860Vayne
1,602Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 742 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Kayn

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne100.0%
Kayn early game win rateKayn0.0%
Late Game
Vayne
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne75.0%
Kayn late game win rateKayn25.0%

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

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kayn. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vayne holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kayn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vayne Runes Against Kayn

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs KaynPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Vayne rune vs KaynTriumph - best Vayne rune vs KaynLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs KaynCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Kayn
Sorcery rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs KaynSorcery
Celerity - best Vayne rune vs KaynNimbus Cloak - best Vayne rune vs Kayn
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Vayne to press their advantage against Kayn, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.62%1455.977112,51157.8%59.5%
51.75%1435.984613,09852.3%51.3%
43.26%1415.572112,52935.7%48.2%
52.76%1276.382312,16355.0%50.8%
50.00%1106.281212,82747.9%51.6%
53.27%1076.082013,02354.0%52.9%
39.74%786.179511,99245.2%33.3%
42.25%716.287913,19137.9%45.2%
54.29%706.288612,97951.6%56.4%
54.69%646.084713,37150.0%57.9%
53.57%566.083412,85753.9%53.3%
50.00%546.080811,54546.4%53.9%
42.00%506.275312,28543.5%40.7%
30.43%466.71,06311,96826.1%34.8%
54.55%445.975612,69457.1%52.2%
41.03%396.582611,71540.0%42.9%
44.44%365.873911,43442.1%47.1%
41.67%366.299512,62238.9%44.4%
48.57%355.778712,49453.3%45.0%
66.67%336.379212,05564.7%68.8%
54.55%336.479512,29943.8%64.7%
43.75%325.363910,60035.7%50.0%
56.67%306.892514,96057.1%56.3%
56.67%305.990712,70542.9%68.8%
44.83%295.860510,63541.7%47.1%
46.15%265.998911,88720.0%62.5%
61.54%265.11,06311,71962.5%61.1%
42.31%266.089713,03846.7%36.4%
45.45%225.899211,79250.0%42.9%
31.82%225.78509,69033.3%30.0%
63.64%225.91,04813,70355.6%69.2%
54.55%225.881113,78966.7%46.1%
65.00%205.897312,61366.7%63.6%
52.94%176.182613,93057.1%50.0%
64.71%176.290214,88157.1%70.0%
64.71%175.91,48111,21857.1%70.0%
52.94%175.986811,10462.5%44.4%
56.25%166.01,01010,77755.6%57.1%
56.25%166.581710,65155.6%57.1%
46.67%156.292712,79960.0%40.0%
35.71%146.070610,57922.2%60.0%
42.86%146.294412,02260.0%33.3%
50.00%145.791712,04650.0%50.0%
61.54%136.793012,37780.0%50.0%
30.77%136.393011,44137.5%20.0%
23.08%136.17069,15528.6%16.7%
61.54%135.31,09012,93366.7%57.1%
38.46%135.482511,63920.0%50.0%
23.08%135.986212,77720.0%25.0%
41.67%125.486412,75350.0%37.5%
45.45%116.51,11313,23666.7%37.5%
63.64%116.288510,69040.0%83.3%
63.64%116.692511,37566.7%60.0%
45.45%116.686812,73925.0%57.1%
27.27%115.895514,33133.3%25.0%
54.55%116.196012,90160.0%50.0%
45.45%115.795011,17460.0%33.3%
45.45%115.873611,15116.7%80.0%
36.36%115.280612,22640.0%33.3%
55.56%96.11,00110,98750.0%66.7%
66.67%95.697415,31250.0%71.4%
11.11%96.291615,19033.3%0.0%
44.44%96.682113,08040.0%50.0%
33.33%96.280013,17633.3%33.3%
62.50%86.097516,55850.0%66.7%
62.50%86.51,34113,507100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.793312,08333.3%40.0%
85.71%76.91,04815,780100.0%80.0%
42.86%76.680512,36440.0%50.0%
85.71%77.384515,3170.0%85.7%
71.43%75.281613,073100.0%66.7%
28.57%75.77119,33225.0%33.3%
57.14%76.398414,02750.0%60.0%
16.67%66.458211,48733.3%0.0%
50.00%65.876610,85925.0%100.0%
33.33%66.692013,3730.0%40.0%
83.33%66.387215,8340.0%83.3%
50.00%67.01,12412,20275.0%0.0%
16.67%66.384012,2130.0%33.3%
40.00%55.93629,93033.3%50.0%
60.00%54.462111,71433.3%100.0%
80.00%53.797117,499100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.47419,71333.3%50.0%
80.00%55.488613,365100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.755811,122100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.11,25215,1720.0%25.0%

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Vayne vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Kayn matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Vayne do against Kayn in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Vayne vs Kayn matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Kayn with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Kayn?

The best Vayne build against Kayn includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Experimental Hexplate with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Kayn?

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

Does Vayne counter Kayn?

Yes, Vayne has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 80.0% win rate. Vayne strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Vayne against Kayn?

When playing Vayne against Kayn, 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.