Kai'Sa - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Kai'Savs Samira

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Samira is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kai'Sa wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.7%) over Samira based on 111 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Samira 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 Samira 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 - 51.4% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
51.4% WR
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Samira vs Kai'Sa matchup - 48.6% win rate
Samira
48.6% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Samira Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 111
51.4%
Win Rate
48.6%
6.7
CS / min
6.3
953
DMG / min
944
14,019
Gold / game
13,820
155
Heal / min
292
474
DMG Mitigated / min
613
0.1
CC / min
0.1
69.6%
Early Game WR
30.4%
38.5%
Late Game WR
61.5%

Kai'Sa vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 111 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Samira's 48.6%, giving Kai'Sa a 2.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Samira leads by 275 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Samira's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kai'Sa vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Samira, 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
6.7Kai'Sa
6.3Samira
Kai'Sa edges out Samira 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
953Kai'Sa
944Samira
Damage output is virtually even between Kai'Sa and Samira, with only 9 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
14,019Kai'Sa
13,820Samira
Kai'Sa and Samira generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 199 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
0.1Samira
Both Kai'Sa and Samira 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
630Kai'Sa
905Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 275 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira 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
69.6%
+39.1% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa69.6%
Samira early game win rateSamira30.4%
Late Game
Samira
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa38.5%
Samira late game win rateSamira61.5%

Kai'Sa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.6% win rate — a 39.1 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Kai'Sa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kai'Sa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs SamiraPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs SamiraCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Samira
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs SamiraInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs SamiraMagical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs Samira
45.5% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Kai'Sa maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Samira.


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
47.16%4756.585713,43449.5%45.5%
41.26%4126.882212,78645.6%37.7%
49.87%3856.690113,90248.2%50.8%
45.58%2946.887112,82243.5%47.6%
50.20%2556.684313,05457.7%44.4%
56.85%2416.995214,01260.4%54.7%
46.92%2116.889913,09557.0%39.0%
49.46%1847.088013,02152.8%46.2%
48.24%1706.885713,03653.7%44.7%
46.97%1326.688513,82941.7%50.0%
49.62%1316.583714,12855.6%45.5%
52.68%1127.11,00314,86653.5%52.2%
51.35%1116.795314,01969.6%38.5%
48.04%1026.985312,30550.0%46.1%
39.02%826.992513,15027.8%47.8%
53.09%816.893713,70567.7%42.5%
50.65%777.281613,54851.5%50.0%
47.83%697.187813,74550.0%46.0%
62.12%666.888713,85770.4%56.4%
38.46%656.275411,51131.0%44.4%
44.62%656.786413,52639.4%50.0%
43.86%576.491313,32127.3%54.3%
45.61%576.585614,00739.1%50.0%
43.40%537.487513,29942.9%43.8%
50.00%446.576710,37757.7%38.9%
31.71%416.877013,05435.7%29.6%
51.28%397.087412,81042.1%60.0%
44.44%366.593513,40230.8%52.2%
62.86%357.087113,64650.0%71.4%
50.00%326.696913,12550.0%50.0%
48.39%316.999213,02740.0%56.3%
53.57%286.880111,95355.6%50.0%
34.62%267.077513,07720.0%43.8%
41.67%246.586514,32536.4%46.1%
50.00%226.892014,64066.7%43.8%
33.33%216.890613,95825.0%38.5%
55.56%187.180412,56544.4%66.7%
40.00%157.389813,65850.0%28.6%
38.46%136.31,21614,54716.7%57.1%
58.33%126.298212,19175.0%25.0%
50.00%127.184213,01850.0%50.0%
63.64%117.492513,84140.0%83.3%
50.00%107.31,15215,78533.3%57.1%
60.00%107.191815,02350.0%66.7%
40.00%107.188213,95950.0%33.3%
22.22%97.087713,9130.0%33.3%
66.67%97.397913,774100.0%40.0%
62.50%87.31,00712,98875.0%50.0%
28.57%76.11,04816,3150.0%28.6%
50.00%66.41,09715,68550.0%50.0%
33.33%67.176110,36950.0%0.0%
66.67%66.359410,13575.0%50.0%
0.00%55.782713,5760.0%0.0%
40.00%57.493414,15733.3%50.0%
20.00%56.77769,14025.0%0.0%
20.00%56.576110,35425.0%0.0%
40.00%54.996414,5760.0%66.7%

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Kai'Sa vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Samira's 48.6%, a 2.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 111 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Samira with a 69.6% win rate versus 30.4%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Samira with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.7 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 111 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Samira?

The best Kai'Sa build against Samira 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 Samira?

The best Kai'Sa runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.5% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Samira?

Yes, Kai'Sa has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 51.4% win rate. Kai'Sa has a solid advantage over Samira in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Samira?

When playing Kai'Sa against Samira, 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.