Yone Top has an advantage against Kayle (51.6% win rate) based on 547 games. The matchup leans toward Yone.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yone Top vs Kayle Top in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.6% in this matchup.
Yone dominates the meta (19th most popular, 4.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Kayle (3.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Silver lining: While Yone's 47.7% overall win rate (59th among Top) struggles in the current meta, this matchup against Kayle offers a bright spot for dedicated players. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Absorb Life (45.0% win rate, 97.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Blade of The Ruined King > Infinity Edge > Immortal Shieldbow with Berserker's Greaves delivers 61.6% win rate against Kayle.
Win through macro: Yone takes the matchup (51.62%) despite falling behind in CS (6.74 vs 6.83/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Yone dominates both win rate (51.6%) and damage output (857 vs 758/min, 2nd among Top). The 99 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Yone wins the matchup (51.6%) despite a lower KDA (1.40 vs 1.70). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
While statistically Yone is slightly stronger than Kayle in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Yone deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Kayle deals primarily magic damage (71.85%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Kayle, ranking 20th (versus 25th for Yone) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.7 versus 1.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Yone player to maintain constant pressure on Kayle, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18