Matchup
Build vs Kaisa
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
54%
30%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Varus
KaisaKaisa's 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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| 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 |
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.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026