How to Play Demacia Kai'Sa
A stage-by-stage plan for Demacia Kai'Sa : opener, when to level and roll for Kai'Sa , and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 0.0%
- Avg place
- 6.92
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 13
How to level and roll with Demacia Kai'Sa
Fast 8Demacia Kai'Sa is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kai'Sa . At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Kai'Sa and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Demacia Kai'Sa early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Demacia Kai'Sa yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kai'Sa .
Rolling odds for Demacia Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Demacia Kai'Sa positioning
A starting board for Demacia Kai'Sa . Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Lux on the back line and put Garen in front of it.
- Split Lux and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Garen, Poppy , and Xin Zhao hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Jarvan IV and Poppy in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Demacia Kai'Sa
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Kai'Sa and Lux) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 99% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Kai'Sa and Lux at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Kai'Sa .
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Demacia Kai'Sa .
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How to play Demacia Kai'Sa – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Demacia Kai'Sa ?
Demacia Kai'Sa is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kai'Sa . Corner Lux on the back line and put Garen in front of it. Build Hextech Gunblade, Blue Buff, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Kai'Sa .
When should I roll down for Demacia Kai'Sa ?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Demacia Kai'Sa finds Kai'Sa and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Kai'Sa ?
Roll for Kai'Sa at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Demacia Kai'Sa a reroll comp?
No. Demacia Kai'Sa is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Demacia Kai'Sa ?
Corner Lux on the back line and put Garen in front of it. Split Lux and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Garen, Poppy , and Xin Zhao hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Jarvan IV and Poppy in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Demacia Kai'Sa ?
Demacia Kai'Sa has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kai'Sa .