Matchup

Sustained DPSHeavy AP damageSplit push

Build vs Kayle

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup

Core build

Experimental Hexplate
1Bruiser
Stridebreaker
2Bruiser
Guardian Angel
3vs AD

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Black Cleaver
5vs Tank

Summoner spells

411100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Death's Dance
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Black Cleaver
5vs Tank
Serpent's Fang
vs Tank
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
TriumphTriumph
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Last StandLast Stand
DominationDomination
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter
Grisly MementosGrisly Mementos
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
NocturneNocturne
KayleKayle
Aggressive
Neutral
Passive

Kayle's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Divine Ascent (P)

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

LevelQWER
312s15s8s
610s15s8s2m40
98s15s8s2m40
118s15s8s2m
168s15s7s1m20
188s15s6s1m20

Playing against Kayle

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Punish Kayle BEFORE level 6: she's melee, weak, and has no trading tools. That's your window to set her behind.

2

Don't let her farm freely: every level matters enormously for Kayle. Freeze and zone her.

3

Her R (invulnerability) lasts 2-3s: wait for it to end before bursting. Don't waste your ults into it.

4

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