Akali vs Kayle
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate pre-6 with superior burst and mobility, able to repeatedly trade with Q-passive-E combos.
- Post-6 becomes much harder as her range and R make extended fights dangerous, though you can still win short burst trades.
How to Trade
- Your optimal pattern is Q-passive auto-E to gap close, then W to disengage or extend if she's low.
- Save E2 for when she uses W or to follow her R, as committing both E charges leaves you vulnerable to ganks.
Wave Control
- Freeze the wave near your tower pre-6 to create longer lanes for all-ins and deny her safe farming.
- Post-6, look for quick trades then roam to impact other lanes since she outscales you in pure 1v1.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W shroud defensively too early in trades, as you need it to avoid her Q poke or disengage from bad fights.
- Avoid extended trades post-6 where her sustain from W and DPS from ranged autos become overwhelming.
Created on 01/13/2026
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