Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Kayn

SMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kayn based on 25 games. Zyra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Kayn matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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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Kayn - 60.0% win rateKayn(60.0%)
Zyra - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
60.0% WR
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Kayn vs Zyra matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kayn
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Kayn Matchup?

Zyra wins the Zyra vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 25
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.0
851
DMG / min
878
13,186
Gold / game
14,280
238
Heal / min
485
383
DMG Mitigated / min
749
1.4
CC / min
0.4
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Zyra vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, giving Zyra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zyra 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 crowd control, where Zyra leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Kayn wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Zyra
1.0Kayn
Zyra 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 Zyra.
Damage
851Zyra
878Kayn
Damage output is virtually even between Zyra and Kayn, with only 28 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
13,186Zyra
14,280Kayn
Kayn generates a commanding 1,094 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Kayn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Zyra
0.4Kayn
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Kayn, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kayn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
621Zyra
1,234Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 613 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Kayn

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Kayn are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Zyra vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra55.6%
Kayn early game win rateKayn44.4%
Late Game
Zyra
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra62.5%
Kayn late game win rateKayn37.5%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Kayn. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Kayn. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zyra 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 Zyra Runes Against Kayn

Domination rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs KaynDomination
Electrocute - best Zyra rune vs KaynCheap Shot - best Zyra rune vs KaynDeep Ward - best Zyra rune vs KaynUltimate Hunter - best Zyra rune vs Kayn
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs KaynPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zyra rune vs KaynCut Down - best Zyra rune vs Kayn
100.0% WR

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


Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zyra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Zyra vs Kayn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Kayn with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zyra do against Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Kayn matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Kayn matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Kayn?

The best Zyra build against Kayn includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Zyra runes against Kayn?

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

Does Zyra counter Kayn?

Yes, Zyra has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate. Zyra strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zyra against Kayn?

When playing Zyra 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.