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

Kai'Savs Nilah

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

Kai'Sa vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 67.5% win rate (+35.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 40 games. Nilah 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.

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
Nilah - 32.5% win rateNilah(32.5%)
Kai'Sa - 32.5% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
32.5% WR
VS
Nilah vs Kai'Sa matchup - 67.5% win rate
Nilah
67.5% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah Matchup?

Nilah wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup
Winner
Nilah
Matches: 40
32.5%
Win Rate
67.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.8
910
DMG / min
926
13,483
Gold / game
14,732
191
Heal / min
309
513
DMG Mitigated / min
742
0.1
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Kai'Sa vs Nilah Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 67.5% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 32.5%, giving Nilah a 35.0 percentage point advantage. Nilah 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 Nilah leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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 Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.9Kai'Sa
6.8Nilah
Kai'Sa and Nilah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
910Kai'Sa
926Nilah
Damage output is virtually even between Kai'Sa and Nilah, with only 16 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
13,483Kai'Sa
14,732Nilah
Nilah generates a commanding 1,250 more gold per game than Kai'Sa. This substantial economic advantage means Nilah consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kai'Sa should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.3Nilah
Both Kai'Sa and Nilah provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
703Kai'Sa
1,051Nilah
Nilah vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 348 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
Nilah
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa40.0%
Nilah early game win rateNilah60.0%
Late Game
Nilah
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa25.0%
Nilah late game win rateNilah75.0%

Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nilah 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 Nilah

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs NilahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahTriumph - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahCut Down - best Kai'Sa rune vs Nilah
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs NilahInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs NilahBiscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs Nilah
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kai'Sa the best tools to compete against Nilah 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 Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nilah wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup with a 67.5% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 32.5%, a 35.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nilah 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, Nilah takes over the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup?

Nilah wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 67.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 35.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 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 100.0% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Nilah?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Nilah with only a 32.5% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Nilah?

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