Matchup of the Day

Kayle vs. Garen (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 57.3%Patch 15.19225 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

57.3%

Gold Diff @ 15

-11g

Gold Diff @ End

+496g

Average KDA

5/5/5

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Survive until six. Trade at first item.

General Strategy

3Q>E Ghost is viable to really punish and kite him. Garen has no gap close on you. When he q’s onto you, q him and kite back. Sorcery is recommended since this should be an easy lane. Rush cull and boots asap.

Trading Patterns

Don’t trade with Garen early, as he will outsustain you with his passive and out damage you. Just farm until six and look to poke him with autos. You outscale him so you don’t need to engage onto him.

Wave Management

You want the wave near your turret so he can't effectively get on you with ult. Post six, you can keep the wave in the middle so you can poke him more effectively. Try not to push the wave when you are farming with q.

Their Win Condition

Garen should look to hard trade when he gets berserkers greaves. He should look to trade ults since your ult is on a longer cooldown than his. He can try to gap close with nimbus cloak and ignite which you can counter with ghost.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Kayle Build

Starting Items (58.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (75.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (59.3% 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
8
10
12
13
W
3
14
15
17
18
E
1
4
5
7
9
R
6
11
16

Garen Build

Starting Items (42.9% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (45.3% WR)

Summon AeryArcane CometPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Kayle
Garen

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Match Flow Visualization

Kayle

Combat Stats

Garen
5/5/5KDA5/5/3
36%Kill Participation31%
57%Win Rate43%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Kayle
6,505
Garen
4,090

Damage Dealt @ End

Kayle
22,363
Garen
16,926

Damage Taken @ End

Kayle
16,926
Garen
22,363