Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Kai'Savs Akali

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kai'Sa wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Akali based on 7 games. Kai'Sa holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup.

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Kai'Sa Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kai'Sa performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Kai'Sa - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
57.1% WR
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Akali vs Kai'Sa matchup - 42.9% win rate
Akali
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Akali Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.8
CS / min
5.9
748
DMG / min
739
12,441
Gold / game
11,460
185
Heal / min
178
498
DMG Mitigated / min
566
0.1
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kai'Sa vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Akali's 42.9%, giving Kai'Sa a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Kai'Sa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kai'Sa leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kai'Sa vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Kai'Sa
5.9Akali
Kai'Sa significantly out-farms Akali by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kai'Sa a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
748Kai'Sa
739Akali
Damage output is virtually even between Kai'Sa and Akali, with only 10 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,441Kai'Sa
11,460Akali
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 982 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Kai'Sa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.1Akali
Both Kai'Sa and Akali provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
683Kai'Sa
744Akali
Akali heals and mitigates 61 more damage per minute than Kai'Sa, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akali to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kai'Sa.

Best Kai'Sa Build Against Akali

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Kai'Sa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kai'Sa against Akali are Guinsoo's Rageblade, Nashor's Tooth and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Kai'Sa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa66.7%
Akali early game win rateAkali33.3%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.0%

Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Kai'Sa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kai'Sa at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akali. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Kai'Sa holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kai'Sa rune vs AkaliTriumph - best Kai'Sa rune vs AkaliLegend: Alacrity - best Kai'Sa rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Akali
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs AkaliInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs AkaliTriple Tonic - best Kai'Sa rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kai'Sa to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kai'Sa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Kai'Sa's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kai'Sa matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.48%5746.782113,77953.0%46.5%
45.83%5156.783213,58745.5%46.1%
47.01%5026.883413,80849.5%45.1%
45.38%4877.085413,52242.9%47.7%
45.23%4516.782713,74150.0%42.0%
45.81%4066.991614,34556.2%38.9%
54.32%4057.194014,56053.4%55.0%
46.10%2696.891714,46351.8%42.0%
45.73%1996.892514,44544.9%46.3%
44.50%1916.583013,88448.1%41.8%
48.92%1866.885913,85251.2%47.1%
46.29%1756.886314,64146.4%46.2%
52.98%1517.084413,53149.3%56.6%
39.16%1436.984013,54540.3%38.2%
44.20%1387.091813,85047.1%41.2%
46.72%1376.984313,64543.1%49.4%
51.47%1366.886013,85655.7%48.0%
46.46%1277.187813,73446.1%46.8%
40.17%1176.683713,92538.8%41.2%
40.91%1107.287214,35945.1%37.3%
46.30%1086.577813,38446.9%45.8%
37.88%666.585414,38836.0%39.0%
42.37%596.975914,13422.7%54.0%
60.00%557.180212,32965.6%52.2%
52.73%556.995012,79554.2%51.6%
42.59%547.181913,78132.0%51.7%
47.17%536.680313,16542.3%51.9%
40.43%476.879311,63737.9%44.4%
76.09%466.899615,15968.4%81.5%
51.16%436.685214,69760.0%46.4%
68.42%386.894014,50881.3%59.1%
48.48%337.280512,42441.2%56.3%
46.67%307.381813,04653.3%40.0%
32.14%286.885512,79026.7%38.5%
52.17%237.71,05015,12550.0%53.9%
50.00%206.61,01113,90762.5%41.7%
57.89%196.865314,05166.7%50.0%
47.06%176.599814,69433.3%54.5%
52.94%177.181115,14660.0%50.0%
47.06%176.51,07114,17433.3%54.5%
60.00%156.81,02216,63175.0%54.5%
50.00%147.01,04012,15850.0%50.0%
58.33%127.197414,38240.0%71.4%
40.00%107.31,05212,51116.7%75.0%
70.00%107.281613,986100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.31,27717,44050.0%42.9%
44.44%96.41,12514,30040.0%50.0%
33.33%97.276915,04033.3%33.3%
50.00%86.31,04916,20166.7%40.0%
50.00%86.31,24214,06450.0%50.0%
50.00%86.790214,99550.0%50.0%
87.50%85.188314,88550.0%100.0%
14.29%77.21,01015,18825.0%0.0%
42.86%75.095812,83933.3%50.0%
57.14%76.593811,82175.0%33.3%
42.86%76.21,04310,98333.3%50.0%
28.57%76.189311,25425.0%33.3%
57.14%76.874812,44166.7%50.0%
33.33%66.71,08215,3910.0%40.0%
50.00%66.91,53416,62033.3%66.7%
66.67%66.11,01313,539100.0%33.3%
33.33%65.186912,30633.3%33.3%
0.00%55.056210,2520.0%0.0%
20.00%55.888215,68250.0%0.0%
60.00%57.387413,08233.3%100.0%
20.00%57.357210,6390.0%33.3%
40.00%56.469713,15450.0%33.3%

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Kai'Sa vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kai'Sa do against Akali in League of Legends?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Akali's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kai'Sa do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Akali with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kai'Sa players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kai'Sa do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Akali with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Akali?

The best Kai'Sa build against Akali includes Guinsoo's Rageblade, Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Akali?

The best Kai'Sa runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Akali?

Yes, Kai'Sa has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 57.1% win rate. Kai'Sa strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Akali?

When playing Kai'Sa against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.