Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Kai'Savs Caitlyn

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Caitlyn wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.5%) over Kai'Sa based on 445 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Kai'Sa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kai'Sa build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Caitlyn - 46.7% win rateCaitlyn(46.7%)
Kai'Sa - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
46.7% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Kai'Sa matchup - 53.3% win rate
Caitlyn
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 445
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
6.7
CS / min
7.0
817
DMG / min
915
13,781
Gold / game
13,814
177
Heal / min
168
499
DMG Mitigated / min
397
0.1
CC / min
0.7
41.9%
Early Game WR
58.1%
51.3%
Late Game WR
48.7%

Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 445 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 46.7%, giving Caitlyn a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Kai'Sa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Kai'Sa reaches their power spikes, while Kai'Sa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Caitlyn overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.7Kai'Sa
7.0Caitlyn
Caitlyn edges out Kai'Sa by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
817Kai'Sa
915Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Kai'Sa by 98 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kai'Sa should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,781Kai'Sa
13,814Caitlyn
Kai'Sa and Caitlyn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 33 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kai'Sa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
676Kai'Sa
565Caitlyn
Kai'Sa heals and mitigates 111 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kai'Sa to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
58.1%
+16.3% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa41.9%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn58.1%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
51.3%
+2.6% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa51.3%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn48.7%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.1% win rate — a 16.3 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Kai'Sa takes over with a 51.3% win rate, leading Caitlyn by 2.6 percentage points. Kai'Sa scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Kai'Sa gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kai'Sa rune vs CaitlynPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs CaitlynLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs CaitlynCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Caitlyn
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs CaitlynMagical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs Caitlyn
55.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kai'Sa the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kai'Sa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.74%4456.781713,78141.9%51.3%
45.48%4207.083813,47146.6%44.2%
47.01%3856.882914,00452.8%42.0%
49.56%3416.682213,64453.9%45.4%
47.87%3286.786014,43549.3%46.8%
46.74%2916.991814,19438.0%53.7%
47.27%2567.091414,66745.2%48.9%
50.00%2227.093214,40950.0%50.0%
49.18%1837.085513,68647.2%52.0%
49.10%1676.887114,36054.4%44.3%
48.61%1447.087214,38939.4%57.5%
54.68%1396.983814,06463.0%45.5%
62.50%1046.889414,20659.6%65.4%
49.49%996.884813,76342.9%56.0%
44.33%977.082013,85042.0%46.8%
49.47%956.988414,59554.5%45.1%
42.22%906.883913,69237.2%46.8%
50.62%816.888313,62446.5%55.3%
50.67%756.782514,22341.9%56.8%
52.24%677.385014,04151.4%53.1%
37.04%547.390915,52233.3%39.4%
56.00%506.51,04113,90344.0%68.0%
59.18%496.888214,47057.1%60.7%
42.22%457.091915,69841.2%42.9%
34.88%437.081714,17441.2%30.8%
32.50%406.991013,48340.0%25.0%
58.97%397.398815,47968.8%52.2%
58.97%396.978413,40463.6%52.9%
39.47%386.683215,00143.8%36.4%
33.33%336.893213,84331.3%35.3%
40.74%277.096715,14244.4%38.9%
63.64%227.190314,04863.6%63.6%
52.38%217.587414,13757.1%42.9%
40.00%157.273313,19225.0%57.1%
50.00%147.077813,70633.3%62.5%
15.38%137.387413,54140.0%0.0%
33.33%126.980714,31833.3%33.3%
45.45%116.482713,53433.3%60.0%
20.00%107.184112,0420.0%40.0%
30.00%107.094614,55425.0%33.3%
75.00%86.71,07213,44866.7%80.0%
42.86%77.579414,03550.0%33.3%
85.71%74.892014,873100.0%80.0%
42.86%77.693115,817100.0%20.0%
14.29%76.773812,61333.3%0.0%
71.43%76.788211,28075.0%66.7%
66.67%66.883911,75066.7%66.7%
66.67%66.583312,58250.0%100.0%
16.67%67.079212,76950.0%0.0%
50.00%68.194314,63866.7%33.3%
83.33%67.11,15519,5800.0%83.3%
20.00%55.51,01414,0100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.51,13916,068100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.21,31316,520100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.51,15811,04266.7%50.0%
20.00%57.01,15812,54725.0%0.0%
60.00%58.095313,53833.3%100.0%
40.00%57.253813,63750.0%33.3%

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Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Caitlyn wins the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 46.7%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 445 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 58.1% win rate versus 41.9%. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to 48.7%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 445 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Caitlyn?

The best Kai'Sa build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Caitlyn?

The best Kai'Sa runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.0% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Caitlyn?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Caitlyn with only a 46.7% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Caitlyn?

When playing Kai'Sa against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Caitlyn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.