Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.9%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Kai'Savs Nilah

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kai'Sa wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nilah based on 10 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 Nilah 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
60.0% WR
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Nilah vs Kai'Sa matchup - 40.0% win rate
Nilah
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.5
CS / min
7.2
882
DMG / min
530
10,121
Gold / game
9,495
130
Heal / min
288
391
DMG Mitigated / min
575
0.1
CC / min
0.3
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kai'Sa vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nilah's 40.0%, giving Kai'Sa a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kai'Sa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nilah 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 Nilah leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa players can confidently pick into Nilah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Kai'Sa
7.2Nilah
Kai'Sa edges out Nilah by 0.4 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 Kai'Sa.
Damage
882Kai'Sa
530Nilah
Kai'Sa heavily out-damages Nilah by 353 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nilah should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kai'Sa's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,121Kai'Sa
9,495Nilah
Kai'Sa earns 626 more gold per game than Nilah, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kai'Sa slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.3Nilah
Both Kai'Sa and Nilah provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
521Kai'Sa
863Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 342 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nilah 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa62.5%
Nilah early game win rateNilah37.5%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah50.0%

Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Nilah. 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 Nilah. 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. Nilah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Nilah

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Nilah
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs NilahInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahMagical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs Nilah
60.0% WR

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


Kai'Sa matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.60%2236.682513,01546.4%39.7%
36.87%1986.781212,32045.4%30.4%
46.47%1706.690413,77143.3%48.2%
47.37%1336.887513,05544.3%50.8%
50.39%1276.883912,71959.3%42.6%
55.17%1166.894213,85758.1%53.4%
48.94%947.188312,78752.1%45.6%
44.09%936.786512,05654.4%34.0%
50.56%896.987813,13761.8%43.6%
47.62%636.787013,73847.8%47.5%
50.00%586.587014,29652.6%48.7%
53.85%526.81,00614,31455.0%53.1%
49.02%516.993412,55948.0%50.0%
52.08%486.792213,96575.0%35.7%
54.55%447.380614,05750.0%57.7%
53.49%437.290512,68135.0%69.6%
47.22%366.785113,53566.7%33.3%
60.61%336.882313,27171.4%52.6%
40.74%277.480712,16746.7%33.3%
42.31%267.087613,65245.5%40.0%
30.77%266.172410,79014.3%50.0%
50.00%267.087512,41738.5%61.5%
54.17%246.484514,40845.5%61.5%
50.00%246.796115,01333.3%60.0%
54.55%226.478110,06969.2%33.3%
52.38%216.01,01214,21742.9%57.1%
68.75%167.381713,27942.9%88.9%
40.00%156.81,09014,46525.0%45.5%
46.67%156.872312,73450.0%44.4%
57.14%147.295014,28257.1%57.1%
30.77%136.775612,17120.0%37.5%
33.33%127.392913,54616.7%50.0%
41.67%126.783510,32640.0%42.9%
63.64%117.11,02013,02880.0%50.0%
60.00%107.588210,12162.5%50.0%
55.56%96.41,06418,38450.0%57.1%
37.50%86.183712,60960.0%0.0%
75.00%87.599115,86166.7%80.0%
28.57%76.51,20813,03525.0%33.3%
66.67%67.41,02515,39550.0%75.0%
66.67%67.21,02217,1270.0%100.0%
16.67%66.886013,8570.0%25.0%
60.00%57.094811,882100.0%33.3%
20.00%57.47269,57020.0%0.0%
60.00%56.585516,2250.0%75.0%

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Kai'Sa vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nilah's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Nilah with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Nilah in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Kai'Sa vs Nilah 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 Nilah matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Nilah with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Nilah?

The best Kai'Sa build against Nilah 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 Nilah?

The best Kai'Sa runes against Nilah use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Nilah?

Yes, Kai'Sa has a favorable matchup against Nilah with a 60.0% win rate. Kai'Sa strongly counters Nilah in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Nilah?

When playing Kai'Sa against Nilah, 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.