Matchup

Kayle
Kayle
46%
54%

vs

51.3%

over 314 games

Kled
Kled
80%
20%
Heavy AD damageDive threatStrong engageHigh burst

Skill matchup

You are stronger late game — farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Kled

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Nashor's Tooth
1DPS
Rabadon's Deathcap
2Mage
Dusk and Dawn
3Mage tank

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Statikk Shiv
5DPS

Summoner spells

41263%
3415%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Zhonya's Hourglass
5vs AD

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Banshee's Veil
5vs AP

Anti Tank

Shadowflame
5vs Tank
Void Staff
vs Tank
Lord Dominik's Regards
vs Tank

DPS

Statikk Shiv
DPS
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Mage tank
Lich Bane
Mage
Kraken Slayer
DPS
Hextech Gunblade
Mage
Blade of The Ruined King
DPS
Yun Tal Wildarrows
DPS
Infinity Edge
DPS
Phantom Dancer
DPS

Other options

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Oblivion Orb
Mejai's Soulstealer
80.0% WR5 games
PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
SorcerySorcery
CelerityCelerity
Gathering StormGathering Storm
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
KayleKayle
KledKled
Careful
Careful
Aggressive

Kled's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Skaarl, the Cowardly Lizard (P)

Kled rides his trusty steed, Skaarl, who takes damage for him. When Skaarl's health depletes, Kled dismounts.While dismounted, Kled's abilities change and he deals less damage to champions. Kled can restore Skaarl's courage by fighting enemies. At maximum courage, Kled remounts with a portion of Skaarl's health.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
311s13s13s
69s13s13s2m20
97s12s13s2m20
117s11s13s2m05
167s9s11s1m50
187s9s9s1m50

Playing against Kled

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

When Kled loses Skaarl, DON'T LET HIM auto-attack: every auto gives him courage back. Zone him or flee.

2

His R is a straight-line engage: side-step laterally because he can't turn once launched.

3

Mounted Q has a tether — move out of range before the pull to avoid being dragged back.

4

Kled without Skaarl is very squishy: burst him quickly before he remounts.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026