Kayle vs Ornn
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to Ornn's W-E combo dealing significant damage while you lack mobility to consistently avoid it.
- Post-6 you gain more trading potential with ranged form and R to negate his burst, but he still wins extended fights until your later power spikes.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q for the slow and damage reduction, then auto-attack while kiting backwards to avoid his E followup.
- Use W for movement speed to create distance after trades and only commit to extended fights when your R is available to counter his all-in.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and giving up CS when necessary to avoid his W-E combo range, using Q to last-hit from distance when possible.
- After level 6, look for short trades with Q-auto then immediately back off, as extended fights still favor him despite your ranged advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use R preemptively against his engage, as good Ornn players will bait it out then re-engage when it's down.
- Avoid staying in melee range after level 6 just because you have ranged form, as his full combo still outdamages your early ranged trading.
Created on 01/19/2026
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