Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Kai'Savs Galio

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Galio wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 5 games. Galio 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 Galio 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
20.0% WR
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Galio vs Kai'Sa matchup - 80.0% win rate
Galio
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Galio Matchup?

Galio wins the Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup
Winner
Galio
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.1
572
DMG / min
728
10,639
Gold / game
10,602
192
Heal / min
143
487
DMG Mitigated / min
1,579
0.1
CC / min
1.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kai'Sa vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Galio wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 20.0%, giving Galio a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Galio dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kai'Sa 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 Galio leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Galio 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 Galio 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 Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Galio is favored during the laning phase against Kai'Sa, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Galio holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Kai'Sa
7.1Galio
Kai'Sa and Galio farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
572Kai'Sa
728Galio
Galio heavily out-damages Kai'Sa by 155 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 Galio's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,639Kai'Sa
10,602Galio
Kai'Sa and Galio generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 38 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
1.4Galio
Galio brings significantly more crowd control than Kai'Sa, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Galio far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kai'Sa should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
680Kai'Sa
1,721Galio
Galio vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 1,041 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Galio can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kai'Sa is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kai'Sa, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kai'Sa Build Against Galio

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Kai'Sa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kai'Sa against Galio are Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kai'Sa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Galio. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Galio
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa0.0%
Galio early game win rateGalio100.0%
Late Game
Galio
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa33.3%
Galio late game win rateGalio66.7%

Galio dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. This lopsided early game means Galio can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Galio is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Galio, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Galio

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs GalioPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs GalioTriumph - best Kai'Sa rune vs GalioLegend: Alacrity - best Kai'Sa rune vs GalioCut Down - best Kai'Sa rune vs Galio
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs GalioInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs GalioBiscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs Galio
100.0% WR

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


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 Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Galio wins the Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Galio has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Galio 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 Galio in the late game?

In the late game, Galio takes over the Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Galio scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Galio matchup?

Galio wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Galio is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Galio?

The best Kai'Sa build against Galio includes Guinsoo's Rageblade, Statikk Shiv, Dusk and Dawn with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kai'Sa runes against Galio?

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

Does Kai'Sa counter Galio?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Galio with only a 20.0% win rate. Galio has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Galio's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Galio?

When playing Kai'Sa against Galio, play cautiously and avoid Galio's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Galio has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.