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

Kai'Savs Sylas

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kai'Sa vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sylas wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Kai'Sa based on 7 games. Kai'Sa wins the early laning phase while Sylas 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 Sylas 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 - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Kai'Sa
28.6% WR
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Sylas vs Kai'Sa matchup - 71.4% win rate
Sylas
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
6.1
CS / min
4.2
1,048
DMG / min
930
16,315
Gold / game
14,388
169
Heal / min
385
497
DMG Mitigated / min
927
0.1
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Kai'Sa vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 28.6%, giving Sylas a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kai'Sa controls the early laning stage, but Sylas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kai'Sa needs to press advantages before Sylas reaches their power spikes, while Sylas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 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
6.1Kai'Sa
4.2Sylas
Kai'Sa significantly out-farms Sylas by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kai'Sa a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sylas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,048Kai'Sa
930Sylas
Kai'Sa heavily out-damages Sylas by 118 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas 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
16,315Kai'Sa
14,388Sylas
Kai'Sa generates a commanding 1,927 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
0.6Sylas
Sylas provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kai'Sa, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
667Kai'Sa
1,312Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Kai'Sa, healing and mitigating 646 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

Gunmetal Greaves 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 The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Kai'Sa an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa0.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas0.0%
Late Game
Sylas
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa28.6%
Sylas late game win rateSylas71.4%

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

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Kai'Sa. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kai'Sa has the edge early, but Sylas gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kai'Sa Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Kai'Sa primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasPresence of Mind - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasLegend: Bloodline - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasCoup de Grace - best Kai'Sa rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Kai'Sa secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Kai'Sa rune vs SylasMagical Footwear - best Kai'Sa rune vs Sylas
0.0% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sylas wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Kai'Sa has the advantage against Sylas with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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, Sylas takes over the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kai'Sa build against Sylas?

The best Kai'Sa build against Sylas includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Statikk Shiv with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 0.0% win rate in the Kai'Sa vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kai'Sa counter Sylas?

No, Kai'Sa struggles against Sylas with only a 28.6% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Kai'Sa players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Kai'Sa against Sylas?

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