MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kayle vs Ryze
In Mid, Kayle wins 53% against Ryze across 175 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Kayle behind by 500 gold.
Does Kayle counter Ryze?
The numbers call it close: 53% for Kayle over 175 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Ryze as Kayle
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 70% over 53 games; 300 behind drops it to 46% over 122.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:49; the level 6 spike lands around 5:35. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.