Kayle is a unique top laner who transforms from a weak melee champion into a powerful late-game carry. Initially vulnerable, she evolves at levels 6, 11, and 16 to become one of League's strongest scaling champions.

Primary Role: Top Lane
Type: AP Marksman
Difficulty: High
Power Spikes: Level 6, 11, 16

Skill Order Priority:

1. Q (Radiant Blast) - Primary max for waveclear and safe farming
2. E (Starfire Spellblade) - Second max for DPS
3. W (Celestial Blessing) - Max last Note: Always start E at level 1 for early trading potential

Core Build Path: Starting Items:

• Doran's Ring + 2 Health Potions

Core Items:

• Nashor's Tooth (First item - provides essential AP and attack speed)
• Riftmaker (Second item - sustain and true damage)
• Rabadon's Deathcap (Third item - massive AP scaling)

Situational Items:

• Void Staff (vs. Magic Resist)
• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs. AD threats)
• Cosmic Drive (for mobility)

Playstyle: Early Game (1-5):

• Focus on safe farming
• Avoid unnecessary trades
• Use E for last-hitting from range

Mid Game (6-11):

• Begin transitioning to ranged carries
• Look for opportunistic trades
• Prioritize farm and scaling

Late Game (16+):

• Position as a backline carry
• Focus on DPS output
• Utilize range advantage for teamfights

Key Tips:

• Farm prioritization is crucial
• Scale into late game
• Build primarily AP for optimal scaling
• Maintain safe positioning
• Patience is essential until power spikes

This champion guide is updated for Patch 15.4.1.

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