Kayle vs Zaahen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s due to Zaahen's superior melee stats and Determination stacking potential.
- At level 6, you still struggle since your R doesn't provide enough damage to match his all-in potential with R and stacked passive.
How to Trade
- Focus on short trades using Q slow to kite backwards, avoiding extended fights where he stacks Determination.
- Use E for poke when possible, but never commit to auto-attack trades since his Q double-strike and healing will out-sustain you.
Wave Control
- Maintain distance and farm with E, pushing waves when safe to recall and avoid his engage windows.
- Let him push into you when possible since his W pull becomes more dangerous when you're extended in lane.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight him when he has high Determination stacks, as the doubled AD bonus makes him extremely dangerous.
- Don't underestimate his R engage range - the leap covers significant distance and the AoE damage can chunk you heavily even if you try to R defensively.
Created on 11/26/2025
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