Kayle & Kayn Synergy

Kayle Top and Kayn Jungle win 53.6% of 2,454 Low Elo games together, +1.5 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Playing the duo

Kayle's Divine Judgment(R) can protect Kayn during a dive, but its invulnerability may be wasted if it overlaps the time he spends inside Umbral Trespass(R).

Kayle's Celestial Blessing(W) heals and speeds up a nearby ally, which can help Kayn continue or exit a commit.

How to play as Kayle

Coordinate Divine Judgment(R) with Kayn's commit so the invulnerability covers his approach or exit; avoid casting it just before he disappears into Umbral Trespass(R).

How to play as Kayn

Call your dive before committing and leave Kayle's Divine Judgment(R) for the moment you are targetable; its overlap with Umbral Trespass(R) can waste much of the protection.

Avoid forcing a 2v2 around Kayle before level 6 unless the play is clearly favorable; her early range and ability to protect a dive are limited.

Sources

These notes come from r/Kaylemains, checked against the champions' abilities.