- Win Rate
- 49.8%
- Pick Rate
- 6.3%
- Ban Rate
- 2.7%
Kai'Sa ADC Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 12,515
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 9, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Bot lane opponent Kai'Sa faced in Patch 26.19, ranked: Jinx (52.7% win rate against Kai'Sa) and Samira (54.3%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 38 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Kai'Sa.
- Hardest counter
- Jinxwins 52.7%
- Next hardest
- Samirawins 54.3%
- Biggest lane bully
- Draven+940 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Ezrealyou win 57.1%
- Bot lanes won at 15
- 49.8%
Who Counters Kai'Sa Bot (Patch 26.19)
38 lane opponents · 11,542 gamesThe hardest Bot matchups for Kai'Sa are Jinx (52.7% win rate against Kai'Sa), Samira (54.3%) and Tristana (52.1%). Draven is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 940 gold ahead of Kai'Sa on average. Across the 38 matchups with lane data, Kai'Sa is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 9 and clearly behind against 5. The easiest lane is Ezreal: Kai'Sa wins 57.1%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hwei | 63.6% | −236 | −0.6 | +271 | Counter | 55 |
 Corki | 63.5% | +271 | +4.2 | +57 | Leans their way | 52 |
 Jinx | 52.7% | −189 | −3.1 | −125 | Leans their wayLoses laneOutscales | 1,145 |
 Samira | 54.3% | +473 | +0.6 | +183 | Leans their wayWins lane | 313 |
 Tristana | 52.1% | +208 | −4.5 | +56 | Leans their wayWins laneOutscales | 721 |
 Yunara | 52.1% | −76 | −0.8 | −50 | Leans their wayOutscales | 718 |
 Nilah | 59.5% | −110 | −6.2 | +432 | Leans their way | 74 |
 Xayah | 52.8% | +40 | +1.9 | +150 | Leans their way | 375 |
 Kog'Maw | 55.7% | −67 | −4.2 | −25 | Leans their way | 140 |
 Draven | 53.0% | +940 | +10.0 | +84 | Leans their wayWins lane | 264 |
 Caitlyn | 49.9% | +140 | +6.3 | +42 | Even | 1,050 |
 Ashe | 50.3% | −272 | −5.4 | −46 | Loses lane | 696 |
 Miss Fortune | 50.1% | +175 | +0.6 | +20 | Wins laneOutscales | 724 |
 Jhin | 48.6% | +141 | +1.7 | +129 | Even | 1,038 |
 Aphelios | 49.9% | +19 | −1.1 | −52 | Outscales | 421 |
 Twitch | 49.9% | −186 | −12.5 | −96 | Loses laneOutscales | 397 |
 Zeri | 51.7% | +1 | +2.2 | −244 | Even | 203 |
 Xerath | 59.1% | −211 | −9.0 | +444 | Leans their way | 44 |
 Viktor | 52.2% | −305 | −1.9 | +217 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 134 |
 Vayne | 48.3% | −479 | −9.6 | −190 | Loses lane | 360 |
 Lucian | 48.1% | +222 | +3.5 | +141 | Wins lane | 378 |
 Ziggs | 53.5% | −299 | −1.6 | +182 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 86 |
 Varus | 49.0% | +56 | +2.1 | +119 | Even | 198 |
 Veigar | 50.0% | −530 | −6.0 | +22 | Loses lane | 150 |
 Sivir | 48.3% | −159 | +2.8 | −49 | Even | 232 |
 Yasuo | 50.0% | −55 | −0.4 | +150 | Even | 138 |
 Smolder | 47.5% | −756 | −11.5 | −119 | Leans your wayLoses laneOutscales | 259 |
 Swain | 53.7% | +222 | +1.3 | +383 | Leans their way | 54 |
 Katarina | 56.3% | +183 | −15.3 | −113 | Leans their way | 32 |
 Ezreal | 42.9% | −42 | +0.5 | +79 | Favorable | 620 |
 Lux | 48.3% | +76 | −3.7 | +205 | Even | 60 |
 Kalista | 42.9% | −20 | −5.4 | −194 | Leans your way | 119 |
 Mel | 44.3% | +231 | +4.4 | +222 | Leans your way | 79 |
 Senna | 46.5% | −270 | −8.4 | +97 | Leans your way | 43 |
 Syndra | 43.1% | +182 | +4.7 | +363 | Leans your way | 51 |
 Seraphine | 42.6% | −241 | −8.0 | +165 | Leans your way | 47 |
 Brand | 41.2% | −372 | −4.6 | +122 | Leans your way | 34 |
 Aurelion Sol | 36.8% | −1,133 | −16.1 | −431 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 38 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Kai'Sa | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hwei | 63.6% | −236 | 55 |
| 2. Corki | 63.5% | +271 | 52 |
| 3. Jinx | 52.7% | −189 | 1,145 |
| 4. Samira | 54.3% | +473 | 313 |
| 5. Tristana | 52.1% | +208 | 721 |
Kai'Sa Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Kai'Sa's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Bot opponents. Right of the line, Kai'Sa is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Kai'Sa counters are Jinx, Samira, Tristana, and Yunara. These champions either out-trade Kai'Sa in lane, have abilities that negate Kai'Sa's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Jinx in particular exploits Kai'Sa's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Kai'Sa involves understanding Kai'Sa's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Kai'Sa when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Kai'Sa in team fights before Kai'Sa can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Kai'Sa to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Kai'Sa's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Kai'Sa - Game Phase Strategy
Kai'Sa is weak to all-ins before completing attack speed items. Zone from farm and punish aggressive positioning. Supports with hard engage excel against Kai'Sa.
Kai'Sa spikes hard with 2-3 items. Dive and burst before Kai'Sa can kite. Assassins and engage supports are effective.
Kai'Sa reaches maximum DPS potential late. Focus Kai'Sa immediately in fights or use zone control to deny positioning.
Tips for Playing Against Kai'Sa
- Pick Jinx or similar champions with kits that exploit Kai'Sa's weaknesses
- Build defensive boots and a health item early to reduce Kai'Sa's damage in lane
- Track Kai'Sa's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Kai'Sa's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Kai'Sa during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Kai'Sa's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Kai'Sa when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Kai'Sa
- Kai'Sa is very good at picking off isolated enemies. Stick together against her.
- Kai'Sa is very vulnerable to getting outranged by mages and long range carries.
- Make sure to place wards in your blind spots so you can see Kai'Sa coming.
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What Kai'Sa Is Good Against
The Bot opponents Kai'Sa beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Kai'Sa is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezreal | 42.9% | −42 | +0.5 | +79 | Favorable | 620 |
| Jhin | 48.6% | +141 | +1.7 | +129 | Even | 1,038 |
| Kalista | 42.9% | −20 | −5.4 | −194 | Leans your way | 119 |
| Caitlyn | 49.9% | +140 | +6.3 | +42 | Even | 1,050 |
| Lucian | 48.1% | +222 | +3.5 | +141 | Wins lane | 378 |
| Vayne | 48.3% | −479 | −9.6 | −190 | Loses lane | 360 |
| Smolder | 47.5% | −756 | −11.5 | −119 | Leans your wayLoses laneOutscales | 259 |
| Aphelios | 49.9% | +19 | −1.1 | −52 | Outscales | 421 |
| Sivir | 48.3% | −159 | +2.8 | −49 | Even | 232 |
| Twitch | 49.9% | −186 | −12.5 | −96 | Loses laneOutscales | 397 |
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Kai'Sa Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Who counters Kai'Sa?
In the Bot lane this patch, the strongest counters to Kai'Sa are Jinx (52.7% over 1,145 games), Samira (54.3% over 313 games), Tristana (52.1% over 721 games), Yunara (52.1% over 718 games), Nilah (59.5% over 74 games).
What is Kai'Sa's hardest matchup?
Jinx. Kai'Sa wins only 47.3% of 1,145 lane games against Jinx and sits at +189 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Kai'Sa good against?
Kai'Sa's best Bot matchups this patch are Ezreal (57.1%), Jhin (51.4%), Kalista (57.1%), Caitlyn (50.1%).
Who beats Kai'Sa in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Kai'Sa's toughest lanes are Draven (+940 gold ahead), Samira (+473 gold ahead), Lucian (+222 gold ahead).
Is Kai'Sa a lane bully?
Not really. Kai'Sa Bot finishes 15 minutes within 14 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 50% of games.