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

Kai'Savs Sylas

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kai'Sa wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sylas based on 6 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 Sylas 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.

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Sylas - 66.7% win rateSylas(66.7%)
Kai'Sa - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
66.7% WR
VS
Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup - 33.3% win rate
Sylas
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.5
CS / min
5.7
833
DMG / min
792
12,582
Gold / game
10,683
146
Heal / min
256
355
DMG Mitigated / min
791
0.1
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kai'Sa vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, giving Kai'Sa a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kai'Sa dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas 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 Sylas leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kai'Sa players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
6.5Kai'Sa
5.7Sylas
Kai'Sa edges out Sylas by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
833Kai'Sa
792Sylas
Kai'Sa deals 41 more champion damage per minute than Sylas. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sylas choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kai'Sa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,582Kai'Sa
10,683Sylas
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 1,898 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Kai'Sa consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kai'Sa
0.9Sylas
Sylas brings significantly more crowd control than Kai'Sa, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Sylas 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
501Kai'Sa
1,046Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 546 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas 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 Sylas

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Kai'Sa needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kai'Sa against Sylas are Luden's Echo, Zhonya's Hourglass and Muramana. 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 Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kai'Sa
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa100.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kai'Sa and Sylas, with Kai'Sa holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kai'Sa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Sylas. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasCut Down - best Kai'Sa rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Cash Back - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasTriple Tonic - best Kai'Sa rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kai'Sa wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sylas's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Sylas with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Sylas?

The best Kai'Sa build against Sylas includes Luden's Echo, Zhonya's Hourglass, Muramana with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Sylas?

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

Does Kai'Sa counter Sylas?

Yes, Kai'Sa has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 66.7% win rate. Kai'Sa strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Sylas?

When playing Kai'Sa against Sylas, 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.