Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Kayle (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 43.0%Patch 15.19107 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

43.0%

Gold Diff @ 15

+726g

Gold Diff @ End

-456g

Average KDA

7/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Win the lane before she gets two items.

General Strategy

Kayle wins Level 1, so do not fight her; rank Q instead. Rush Stridebreaker (keeps her locked down) or Triforce (one-shot potential). Time your ultimate or final combo to land precisely as her R invulnerability ends. Be aware her wings are not part of her hitbox (avoid missing E).

Trading Patterns

You beat her from Level 2 until she hits two items. You might have to R at four stacks to secure the execution before she can R to block it. She can still auto attack you during her R invulnerability.

Wave Management

Try to keep the wave on your side of the lane.

Their Win Condition

Winning Level 1. Scaling eventually to become a 'legitimate win condition'. Using R to block Darius's ultimate and burst damage.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (37.9% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (43.8% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
3
4
5
7
9
W
1
14
15
17
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Kayle Build

Starting Items (53.6% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (56.8% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
2
3
5
7
9
W
4
10
15
E
1
8
12
13
14
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Kayle

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Kayle
7/6/4KDA6/7/5
37%Kill Participation38%
43%Win Rate57%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
6,065
Kayle
5,673

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
18,734
Kayle
22,093

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
22,093
Kayle
18,734