Talk:Kayle/@comment-4829762-20121031003141/@comment-2124153-20121101173855

^ You'll want a little defense in solo top, if for no other reason than you can expect to take a lot of minion damage from trades. I like to run 19/11/0 for this reason, for the -2 damage (-4 from minions), +36-138 health, and +Armor. You can also run 9/21/0, adding things like scaling CDR and Juggernaut (%health and CC reduction) if you are up against a particularly difficult lane.

Avoid Utility, there's nothing there for you (learn to manage your mana). Avoid 21 Offense: Executioner is not worth it. Resist the urge to take AS/%ArPen unless you are running an AD carry build. Take flat ArPen (Sunder) if at all possible, it really helps. Don't put points in flat AP even if you are playing hybrid: flat AD is better. Don't spec in Vampirism if you aren't building lifesteal.

Hybrid pen runes are really nice on Kayle, and make your trades better early on. However, keep in mind that you're missing on ~25% AS from Marks/Quints if you do this, and thus must make sure to itemize for it elsewhere. If you're running a hybrid build you may want to get an early Stinger, for example.