Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Supercharge
Kai'Sa briefly increases her Move Speed, then increases her Attack Speed.<br><br>Living Weapon: Supercharge is upgraded to briefly grant Invisibility.
Passive
Second Skin
Kai'Sa's basic attacks stack Plasma, dealing increasing bonus magic damage. Allies' immobilizing effects help stack Plasma. Additionally, Kai'Sa's item purchases upgrade her basic spells to have more powerful properties.
Q
Icathian Rain
Kai'Sa shoots a swarm of missiles that seek out nearby targets.<br><br>Living Weapon: Icathian Rain is upgraded to shoot more missiles.
R (Ultimate)
Killer Instinct
Kai'Sa dashes near an enemy champion.
W
Void Seeker
Kai'Sa shoots a long range missile, marking enemies with her passive.<br><br>Living Weapon: Void Seeker is upgraded to apply more passive marks and reduce cooldown on champion hit.
Playing As Kai'Sa
- -Try to catch enemy carries alone to burst them with Icathian Rain.
- -Work with your teammates to set up your Ultimate and optimize damage with your passive.
- -Make sure to buy items that will evolve at least 1 or 2 of your spells.
Playing Against Kai'Sa
- -Kai'Sa is very good at picking off isolated enemies. Stick together against her.
- -Kai'Sa is very vulnerable to getting outranged by mages and long range carries.
- -Make sure to place wards in your blind spots so you can see Kai'Sa coming.
Lore
Claimed by the Void when she was only a child, Kai'Sa managed to survive through sheer tenacity and strength of will. Her experiences have made her a deadly hunter and, to some, the harbinger of a future they would rather not live to see. Having entered into an uneasy symbiosis with a living Void carapace, the time will soon come when she must decide whether to forgive those mortals who would call her a monster, and defeat the coming darkness together… or simply to forget, as the Void consumes the world that left her behind.
About Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
Claimed by the Void when she was only a child, Kai'Sa managed to survive through sheer tenacity and strength of will. Her experiences have made her a deadly hunter and, to some, the harbinger of a future they would rather not live to see. Having entered into an uneasy symbiosis with a living Void carapace, the time will soon come when she must decide whether to forgive those mortals who would call her a monster, and defeat the coming darkness together… or simply to forget, as the Void consumes the world that left her behind.
How to Play Kai'Sa
Playing Kai'Saeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Kai'Sa benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Try to catch enemy carries alone to burst them with Icathian Rain.
- Work with your teammates to set up your Ultimate and optimize damage with your passive.
- Make sure to buy items that will evolve at least 1 or 2 of your spells.
Playing Against Kai'Sa
- Kai'Sa is very good at picking off isolated enemies. Stick together against her.
- Kai'Sa is very vulnerable to getting outranged by mages and long range carries.
- Make sure to place wards in your blind spots so you can see Kai'Sa coming.
Kai'Sa Counters and Matchups
Kai'Sa's toughest matchup this patch is Viktor. Conversely, Kai'Sa performs strongly into Sett.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Kai'Sa
Riot rates Kai'Sa's difficulty at 6/10. Kai'Sa sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.