Kayle
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
Precision
Press the Attack
Absorb Life
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Sorcery
Celerity
Gathering Storm
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.
| 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 |
Kayle is a scaling champion: levels 6 (ranged), 11 (waves), 16 (permanent range and damage). Play safe early.
W (Celestial Blessing) heals and speeds you — use it to survive in lane and dodge ganks.
R (Divine Judgment) makes an ally or yourself invulnerable — use it reactively on the focused carry in teamfights.
After level 11, your waveclear is excellent thanks to passive waves — push and scale rapidly.
Playing as Kayle
Tips to maximize your impact
Kayle is a scaling champion: levels 6 (ranged), 11 (waves), 16 (permanent range and damage). Play safe early.
W (Celestial Blessing) heals and speeds you — use it to survive in lane and dodge ganks.
R (Divine Judgment) makes an ally or yourself invulnerable — use it reactively on the focused carry in teamfights.
After level 11, your waveclear is excellent thanks to passive waves — push and scale rapidly.
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.
Stats with Kayle
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Stats against Kayle
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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