Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Yunaravs Kai'Sa

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Kai'Sa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kai'Sa wins with a 53.0% win rate (+6.0%) over Yunara based on 151 games. Yunara wins the early laning phase while Kai'Sa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup.

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Yunara Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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
Yunara - 47.0% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
47.0% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Yunara matchup - 53.0% win rate
Kai'Sa
53.0% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Kai'Sa
Matches: 151
47.0%
Win Rate
53.0%
7.1
CS / min
7.0
914
DMG / min
844
13,546
Gold / game
13,531
158
Heal / min
169
410
DMG Mitigated / min
499
0.3
CC / min
0.1
50.7%
Early Game WR
49.3%
43.4%
Late Game WR
56.6%

Yunara vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 151 recent matches analyzed, Kai'Sa wins with a 53.0% win rate compared to Yunara's 47.0%, giving Kai'Sa a 6.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yunara controls the early laning stage, but Kai'Sa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yunara needs to press advantages before Kai'Sa reaches their power spikes, while Kai'Sa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yunara leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Kai'Sa is slightly favored, Yunara can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Kai'Sa's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Yunara vs Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
7.1Yunara
7.0Kai'Sa
Yunara 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
914Yunara
844Kai'Sa
Yunara deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Kai'Sa. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kai'Sa choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yunara's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,546Yunara
13,531Kai'Sa
Yunara and Kai'Sa generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 15 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Yunara
0.1Kai'Sa
Both Yunara and Kai'Sa provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
568Yunara
668Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa heals and mitigates 100 more damage per minute than Yunara, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kai'Sa to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Yunara.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
50.7%
+1.3% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara50.7%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa49.3%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
56.6%
+13.2% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara43.4%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa56.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Yunara and Kai'Sa, with Yunara holding a razor-thin 50.7% win rate edge (+1.3%). 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 56.6% win rate — 13.2 points above Yunara. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yunara has the edge early, but Kai'Sa 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 Yunara Runes Against Kai'Sa

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs Kai'SaTriumph - best Yunara rune vs Kai'SaLegend: Bloodline - best Yunara rune vs Kai'SaCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Kai'Sa
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs Kai'SaInspiration
Cash Back - best Yunara rune vs Kai'SaTriple Tonic - best Yunara rune vs Kai'Sa
60.0% WR

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


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.23%3077.083613,87951.9%43.6%
47.39%2687.286913,57150.0%45.2%
45.86%2666.985313,85343.0%48.0%
43.78%2336.679513,42241.7%45.3%
51.72%2327.193214,03051.5%51.9%
50.00%2226.986313,76849.5%50.4%
51.16%1727.085113,73846.8%54.7%
47.02%1517.191413,54650.7%43.4%
52.17%1157.193914,55561.5%47.4%
53.40%1036.993313,90552.2%54.4%
46.00%1006.985513,26546.5%45.6%
53.06%986.983013,56151.2%54.4%
44.44%906.884913,96851.3%39.2%
58.44%776.886412,62357.5%60.0%
54.29%707.087514,08259.3%51.2%
44.44%637.287113,54342.3%46.0%
53.45%587.489412,90242.4%68.0%
43.86%577.087014,29350.0%40.0%
49.12%577.086113,54555.2%42.9%
42.59%547.186614,06834.6%50.0%
34.69%497.385313,98638.9%32.3%
39.39%336.782112,58835.3%43.8%
64.29%287.51,04314,13364.3%64.3%
57.69%267.395814,03963.6%53.3%
39.13%236.880012,93323.1%60.0%
40.91%227.182214,62466.7%31.3%
59.09%226.887213,84862.5%57.1%
33.33%217.186815,45450.0%26.7%
40.00%155.961912,16637.5%42.9%
60.00%156.581813,79760.0%60.0%
14.29%146.967111,7300.0%22.2%
41.67%127.35818,88430.0%100.0%
50.00%127.573612,48257.1%40.0%
44.44%97.374412,871100.0%28.6%
44.44%95.870512,0680.0%66.7%
44.44%97.185815,11650.0%40.0%
12.50%86.857511,29520.0%0.0%
50.00%87.876614,38466.7%40.0%
42.86%77.31,09317,4280.0%50.0%
33.33%67.71,00913,6050.0%66.7%
16.67%67.01,01916,6140.0%25.0%
20.00%55.71,02815,1950.0%25.0%
20.00%57.386814,7490.0%33.3%
0.00%55.884414,6340.0%0.0%
0.00%57.11,00513,2120.0%0.0%
60.00%57.186714,35666.7%50.0%

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Yunara vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kai'Sa wins the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 53.0% win rate compared to Yunara's 47.0%, a 6.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 151 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 50.7% win rate versus 49.3%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yunara do against Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to 43.4%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Kai'Sa wins the matchup against Yunara with a 53.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.0 percentage point advantage means Kai'Sa is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 151 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Kai'Sa?

The best Yunara 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 Yunara runes against Kai'Sa?

The best Yunara runes against Kai'Sa use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Yunara vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yunara counter Kai'Sa?

No, Yunara struggles against Kai'Sa with only a 47.0% win rate. Kai'Sa has the advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kai'Sa's lead.

How do I play Yunara against Kai'Sa?

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