Vaynevs Kayn
Vayne vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kayn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne based on 5 games. Kayn wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Kayn matchup.
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.
Kayn(40.0%)Who Wins the Vayne vs Kayn Matchup?
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, Kayn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, giving Kayn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayn controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayn needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vayne leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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 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.
Vayne vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
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 Jak'Sho, The Protean, 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
Vayne0.0%Kayn100.0%Vayne66.7%Kayn33.3%Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Kayn 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kayn. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kayn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vayne reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vayne 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 Kayn
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Vayne the best tools to compete against Kayn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.36% | 143 | 6.1 | 734 | 12,788 | 43.9% | 43.0% | |
| 48.09% | 131 | 6.0 | 813 | 12,686 | 44.8% | 50.7% | |
| 47.11% | 121 | 6.5 | 798 | 12,793 | 51.8% | 43.1% | |
| 41.59% | 113 | 5.8 | 748 | 12,061 | 44.0% | 39.7% | |
| 47.75% | 111 | 6.1 | 835 | 12,492 | 45.6% | 50.0% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 6.2 | 779 | 12,949 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 6.1 | 873 | 13,223 | 50.0% | 50.9% | |
| 62.34% | 78 | 6.3 | 875 | 13,968 | 61.8% | 62.8% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 6.5 | 932 | 12,568 | 61.9% | 55.6% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 6.1 | 843 | 12,292 | 38.1% | 40.7% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 6.1 | 885 | 13,454 | 15.8% | 58.3% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 6.4 | 770 | 12,727 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 5.7 | 894 | 13,039 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 5.9 | 713 | 11,987 | 40.0% | 52.6% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.8 | 655 | 11,878 | 29.4% | 53.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.6 | 854 | 14,309 | 36.4% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 953 | 12,878 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.4 | 799 | 12,511 | 41.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 775 | 12,775 | 20.0% | 53.3% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 537 | 10,450 | 30.8% | 58.3% | |
| 75.00% | 24 | 6.3 | 897 | 13,780 | 72.7% | 76.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.1 | 642 | 9,683 | 20.0% | 58.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.2 | 810 | 12,487 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 5.7 | 1,000 | 14,842 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.2 | 740 | 11,131 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.1 | 951 | 13,193 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 7.1 | 1,065 | 10,248 | 58.3% | 80.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 839 | 13,392 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 978 | 11,688 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 858 | 11,744 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 901 | 9,318 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 920 | 10,909 | 42.9% | 87.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,018 | 12,465 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 1,307 | 15,281 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,018 | 12,916 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.5 | 682 | 11,449 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.4 | 903 | 13,034 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 1,024 | 12,710 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 786 | 11,724 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.2 | 890 | 10,082 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 833 | 10,207 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 1,146 | 12,898 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 842 | 12,178 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.6 | 703 | 9,294 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.3 | 842 | 15,259 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 697 | 9,842 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.6 | 1,277 | 10,568 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 967 | 11,113 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,123 | 13,022 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 971 | 12,452 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 892 | 14,392 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 878 | 13,141 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.8 | 953 | 13,931 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.6 | 789 | 15,159 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.6 | 692 | 11,545 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.9 | 807 | 9,640 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.8 | 647 | 8,561 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,042 | 15,532 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,155 | 17,470 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 949 | 12,245 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.2 | 575 | 9,938 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 819 | 12,301 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.2 | 556 | 11,556 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 762 | 8,980 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 769 | 13,349 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.1 | 747 | 9,520 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.8 | 680 | 10,522 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 952 | 13,320 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 706 | 11,261 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.7 | 753 | 11,274 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 881 | 13,980 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 524 | 11,047 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 760 | 9,989 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 699 | 9,091 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 963 | 13,360 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.7 | 630 | 12,375 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 739 | 11,473 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 867 | 11,482 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 964 | 12,794 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 585 | 8,264 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 904 | 14,266 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,053 | 13,565 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,233 | 10,730 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 811 | 11,359 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 886 | 12,734 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,132 | 14,904 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 853 | 13,227 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,088 | 16,120 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 783 | 9,690 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 795 | 13,189 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,213 | 14,963 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Vayne vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vayne do against Kayn in League of Legends?
Kayn wins the Vayne vs Kayn 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 26.9.
How does Vayne do against Kayn in the early game?
In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Vayne with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kayn 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vayne vs Kayn matchup?
Kayn wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kayn 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 Jak'Sho, The Protean, 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 Resolve 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?
No, Vayne struggles against Kayn with only a 40.0% win rate. Kayn has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayn's lead.
How do I play Vayne against Kayn?
When playing Vayne against Kayn, play cautiously and avoid Kayn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kayn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.