Nilah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.2%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Nilahvs Kai'Sa

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

Nilah vs Kai'Sa 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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Kai'Sa matchup.

Nilah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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
Kai'Sa - 67.5% win rateKai'Sa(67.5%)
Nilah - 67.5% win rate in this matchup
Nilah
67.5% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Nilah matchup - 32.5% win rate
Kai'Sa
32.5% WR

Who Wins the Nilah vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

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

Nilah vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Nilah vs Kai'Sa 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 players can confidently pick into Kai'Sa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kai'Sa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nilah vs Kai'Sa 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
6.8Nilah
6.9Kai'Sa
Nilah and Kai'Sa 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
926Nilah
910Kai'Sa
Damage output is virtually even between Nilah and Kai'Sa, 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
14,732Nilah
13,483Kai'Sa
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
0.3Nilah
0.1Kai'Sa
Both Nilah and Kai'Sa 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
1,051Nilah
703Kai'Sa
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
Nilah early game win rateNilah60.0%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa40.0%
Late Game
Nilah
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Nilah late game win rateNilah75.0%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa25.0%

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 Nilah Runes Against Kai'Sa

Precision rune tree - Nilah primary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Conqueror - best Nilah rune vs Kai'SaTriumph - best Nilah rune vs Kai'SaLegend: Alacrity - best Nilah rune vs Kai'SaLast Stand - best Nilah rune vs Kai'Sa
Inspiration rune tree - Nilah secondary runes vs Kai'SaInspiration
Cash Back - best Nilah rune vs Kai'SaCosmic Insight - best Nilah rune vs Kai'Sa
76.5% WR

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


Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nilah 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
52.11%716.572713,92654.5%50.0%
51.43%706.177114,95038.5%59.1%
53.03%666.174614,46156.3%50.0%
39.06%646.570314,05039.3%38.9%
34.62%526.679115,05035.0%34.4%
60.42%486.670514,63355.6%63.3%
71.74%466.583113,21679.3%58.8%
52.38%426.775012,46152.0%52.9%
67.50%406.892614,73260.0%75.0%
57.89%386.989516,27755.6%60.0%
51.52%336.577014,89947.4%57.1%
56.00%256.680913,82757.1%54.5%
72.73%226.577814,61566.7%76.9%
54.55%227.083014,90170.0%41.7%
63.64%226.264514,19458.3%70.0%
52.38%216.477111,59642.9%71.4%
75.00%166.980415,06281.8%60.0%
66.67%156.971813,58663.6%75.0%
57.14%146.166413,25566.7%40.0%
38.46%136.351611,05637.5%40.0%
38.46%136.674714,90057.1%16.7%
50.00%127.072214,59660.0%42.9%
66.67%126.285015,40440.0%85.7%
45.45%115.969313,71840.0%50.0%
60.00%106.368413,93040.0%80.0%
71.43%77.471614,663100.0%50.0%
28.57%76.81,08214,14820.0%50.0%
71.43%76.796017,529100.0%60.0%
66.67%67.393416,09975.0%50.0%
40.00%57.073613,45325.0%100.0%

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Nilah vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nilah wins the Nilah vs Kai'Sa 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 Nilah do against Kai'Sa 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 Nilah do against Kai'Sa in the late game?

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

The best Nilah build against Kai'Sa includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nilah runes against Kai'Sa?

The best Nilah runes against Kai'Sa use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 76.5% win rate in the Nilah vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nilah counter Kai'Sa?

Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 67.5% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nilah against Kai'Sa?

When playing Nilah against Kai'Sa, 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.