Matchup
Skill matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Kayle
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
69%
26%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Domination
Electrocute
Cheap Shot
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
Sorcery
Manaflow Band
Scorch
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Anivia
KayleKayle's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Kayle's attacks are empowered by the heavens as she levels up and spends skill points. Her wings are lit aflame as she progressively gains Attack Speed, Move Speed, Attack Range, and waves of fire on her attacks.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12s | 15s | 8s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 15s | 8s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 8s | 15s | 8s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 8s | 15s | 8s | 2m |
| 16 | 8s | 15s | 7s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 8s | 15s | 6s | 1m20 |
Playing against Kayle
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Punish Kayle BEFORE level 6: she's melee, weak, and has no trading tools. That's your window to set her behind.
Don't let her farm freely: every level matters enormously for Kayle. Freeze and zone her.
Her R (invulnerability) lasts 2-3s: wait for it to end before bursting. Don't waste your ults into it.
Force objectives and fights in early/mid game: Kayle needs time, don't give it to her.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026