Kaisa
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 22s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 22s | 16s | 2m10 |
| 9 | 6s | 20s | 16s | 2m10 |
| 11 | 6s | 18s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 6s | 14s | 13s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 6s | 14s | 10s | 1m10 |
Ability evolutions (Q at 100 AD, W at 100 AP, E at 100 AS) change the champion — adapt your build to evolve Q first.
Your Q (Icathian Rain) deals more damage to isolated targets (all missiles on one target) — catch enemies alone.
R (Killer Instinct) dashes to an enemy marked by your passive (5 plasma stacks) — use R's shield to engage safely.
Plasma passive stacks with autos AND ally CC — a support with CC enables very fast burst.
Playing as Kaisa
Tips to maximize your impact
Ability evolutions (Q at 100 AD, W at 100 AP, E at 100 AS) change the champion — adapt your build to evolve Q first.
Your Q (Icathian Rain) deals more damage to isolated targets (all missiles on one target) — catch enemies alone.
R (Killer Instinct) dashes to an enemy marked by your passive (5 plasma stacks) — use R's shield to engage safely.
Plasma passive stacks with autos AND ally CC — a support with CC enables very fast burst.
Playing against Kaisa
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Stay with your minions: her Q spreads missiles among all targets. Isolated, you take all the missiles.
Her R can only target enemies marked by passive or W — if she doesn't hit you, she can't R onto you.
Kai'Sa has relatively short range (525) and is weak early — punish her with longer-range ADCs.
Her W (Void Seeker) applies 2 passive stacks and marks for R: dodge it as priority in mid/late game.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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