ADC Matchup

Kai'Sa vs Zeri

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Kai'Sa

Kai'Sa

Daughter of the Void
ADC
Kai'Sa ADC Overall Win Rate
49.93%

Matchup Win Rate

48.6%
Kai'Sa vs Zeri Wins
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51.4%
Zeri vs Kai'Sa Wins
Zeri

Zeri

The Spark of Zaun
ADC
Zeri ADC Overall Win Rate
50.80%

Kai'Sa vs Zeri - ADC Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Kai'Sa ADC vs Zeri ADC - Who is stronger?

Kai'Sa ADC struggles against Zeri (48.6% win rate) based on 2691 games. This matchup can be tricky for Kai'Sa players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kai'Sa ADC vs Zeri ADC in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.1% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Meta staple Kai'Sa (17.8% pick rate, 2nd most popular out of 30 ADC champions) rarely faces off-meta Zeri (3.0% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Surprising upset: Despite Kai'Sa's higher tier rating, Zeri wins 51.4% of encounters. This suggests Zeri's kit specifically counters Kai'Sa's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Presence of Mind combination (48.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Terminus, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 48.6% to 59.1% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Kai'Sa faces both matchup (48.57%) and farming disadvantages (7.03 vs 8.14/min). With a 1.11 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Zeri leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and damage (898 vs 771/min). Kai'Sa must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Kai'Sa maintains better KDA (2.60, 7th place vs 15th for Zeri), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.

Kai'Sa vs Zeri - ADC Stats Comparison

Kai'Sa ADC
Kai'Sa ADC		Versus
Zeri ADC
Zeri ADC
ATierB+
48.6%Matchup Winrate51.4%
49.93%Role Winrate50.80%
#17Winrate Rank#13
17.8%Pickrate3.0%
2.6Average KDA2.4
469Gold per Minute450
7.03CS/Min8.14
0.28Wards per Minute0.29
771Damage per Minute898

How to Beat Zeri as Kai'Sa (ADC)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Kai'Sa versus Zeri matchup as ADC, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.

Kai'Sa deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Zeri deals mainly physical damage (71.45%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Zeri, ranking 2nd (versus 12th for Kai'Sa) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.6) suggests they are less effective in team fights.

Key aspects of the Kai'Sa ADC versus Zeri ADC matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kai'Sa player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Zeri player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Kai'Sa vs Zeri: ADC Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Barrier
Barrier Gain a brief Shield.
47.0% Win Rate86.4% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
49.6% Win Rate0.2% Pick Rate

Kai'Sa vs Zeri: ADC Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Lethal Tempo Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged] bonus adaptive damage On-Attack, increased by 1% per 1% Bonus Attack Speed.

Lethal Tempo

Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…

Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.

Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.

Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Legend: Bloodline
Legend: Bloodline Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend stacks, gain 85 max health.

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Legend: Bloodline

Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend…

Coup de Grace
Coup de Grace Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Coup de Grace

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

Magical Footwear

You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

48.5% Win Rate92.4% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Lethal Tempo Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged] bonus adaptive damage On-Attack, increased by 1% per 1% Bonus Attack Speed.

Lethal Tempo

Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…

Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.

Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.

Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Legend: Bloodline
Legend: Bloodline Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend stacks, gain 85 max health.

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

Legend: Bloodline

Gain 0.35% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend…

Coup de Grace
Coup de Grace Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Coup de Grace

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Secondary Path
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

Magical Footwear

You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.

Biscuits restore 12% of your missing health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.

Biscuit Delivery

Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

48.5% Win Rate92.4% Pick Rate

Kai'Sa vs Zeri: ADC Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Blade
Doran's Blade (450 gold) 10 Attack Damage
80 Health
3% Life Steal
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
46.5% Win Rate96.3% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Berserker's Greaves
Berserker's Greaves (1100 gold) 25% Attack Speed
45 Move Speed
47.0% Win Rate92.4% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
31.4% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
65.5% Win Rate0.3% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hearthbound Axe
Hearthbound Axe (1200 gold) 20 Attack Damage
20% Attack Speed
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Kraken Slayer
Kraken Slayer (3100 gold) 45 Attack Damage
40% Attack Speed
4% Move Speed
Bring It Down
Every third Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit, increased based on their missing Health.
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
30 Ability Power
25% Attack Speed
Wrath
Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Seething Strike
Attacks grant 8% Attack Speed for 3 seconds. (stacks 4 times).
While fully stacked, every third Attack applies On-Hit effects twice.
Nashor's Tooth
Nashor's Tooth (3000 gold) 80 Ability Power
50% Attack Speed
15 Ability Haste
Icathian Bite
Attacks deal bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
54.7% Win Rate25.8% Pick Rate
Final Build
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
50.5% Win Rate20.1% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Oracle Lens
Oracle Lens (0 gold) Active (160 - 100s, max 2 charges)
Reveals enemy Stealth Wards and traps around you for 6 seconds.
Doran's Blade
Doran's Blade (450 gold) 10 Attack Damage
80 Health
3% Life Steal
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
63.0% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
65.5% Win Rate0.3% Pick Rate
Berserker's Greaves
Berserker's Greaves (1100 gold) 25% Attack Speed
45 Move Speed
47.0% Win Rate92.4% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
31.4% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hearthbound Axe
Hearthbound Axe (1200 gold) 20 Attack Damage
20% Attack Speed
->
Kraken Slayer
Kraken Slayer (3100 gold) 45 Attack Damage
40% Attack Speed
4% Move Speed
Bring It Down
Every third Attack deals bonus physical damageOn-Hit, increased based on their missing Health.
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
30 Ability Power
25% Attack Speed
Wrath
Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Seething Strike
Attacks grant 8% Attack Speed for 3 seconds. (stacks 4 times).
While fully stacked, every third Attack applies On-Hit effects twice.
Terminus
Terminus (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
35% Attack Speed
Shadow
Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
Juxtaposition
Alternate between Light and Dark Attacks against champions:
  • Light Attacks grant Armor and Magic Resist for 5s.
  • Dark Attacks grant 10% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration for 5s.
    • 59.1% Win Rate7.7% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
    Magical Opus
    Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
    63.5% Win Rate13.8% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
    Magical Opus
    Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
    63.5% Win Rate13.8% Pick Rate
    Bloodthirster
    Bloodthirster (3400 gold) 80 Attack Damage
    15% Life Steal
    Ichorshield
    Convert excess healing from your Lifesteal to a Shield.
    45.0% Win Rate10.2% Pick Rate
    Guardian Angel
    Guardian Angel (3200 gold) 55 Attack Damage
    45 Armor
    Rebirth
    Upon taking lethal damage, restores 50% base Health and 100% max Mana after 4 seconds of Stasis.
    36.2% Win Rate10.2% Pick Rate
    Shadowflame
    Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
    15 Magic Penetration
    Cinderbloom
    Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
    43.7% Win Rate8.5% Pick Rate
    Terminus
    Terminus (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
    35% Attack Speed
    Shadow
    Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
    Juxtaposition
    Alternate between Light and Dark Attacks against champions:
  • Light Attacks grant Armor and Magic Resist for 5s.
  • Dark Attacks grant 10% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration for 5s.
    • 36.0% Win Rate4.4% Pick Rate
    Lord Dominik's Regards
    Lord Dominik's Regards (3100 gold) 35 Attack Damage
    40% Armor Penetration
    25% Critical Strike Chance
    44.4% Win Rate2.8% Pick Rate
    Runaan's Hurricane
    Runaan's Hurricane (2650 gold) 40% Attack Speed
    25% Critical Strike Chance
    4% Move Speed
    Wind's Fury
    Attacks fire bolts at 2 additional enemies near the target.
    Each bolt deals physical damage and applies On-Hit effects.
    44.1% Win Rate2.8% Pick Rate

    Kai'Sa vs Zeri: ADC Skill (abilities) Orders

    Most Frequent Skill Order

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    Q
    Q
    Icathian Rain Kai'Sa shoots a swarm of missiles that seek out nearby targets.

    Living Weapon: Icathian Rain is upgraded to shoot more missiles.
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    W
    W
    Void Seeker Kai'Sa shoots a long range missile, marking enemies with her passive.

    Living Weapon: Void Seeker is upgraded to apply more passive marks and reduce cooldown on champion hit.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    E
    E
    Supercharge Kai'Sa briefly increases her Move Speed, then increases her Attack Speed.

    Living Weapon: Supercharge is upgraded to briefly grant Invisibility.
    E
    E
    E
    E
    E
    R
    R
    Killer Instinct Kai'Sa dashes near an enemy champion.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: Q > E > W
    46.1% Win Rate68.9% Pick Rate

    Highest Win % Skill Order

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    R
    Q
    Icathian Rain Kai'Sa shoots a swarm of missiles that seek out nearby targets.

    Living Weapon: Icathian Rain is upgraded to shoot more missiles.
    Q
    Q
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    Q
    Q
    R
    W
    Void Seeker Kai'Sa shoots a long range missile, marking enemies with her passive.

    Living Weapon: Void Seeker is upgraded to apply more passive marks and reduce cooldown on champion hit.
    W
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    W
    W
    W
    R
    E
    Supercharge Kai'Sa briefly increases her Move Speed, then increases her Attack Speed.

    Living Weapon: Supercharge is upgraded to briefly grant Invisibility.
    E
    E
    E
    E
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    R
    R
    Killer Instinct Kai'Sa dashes near an enemy champion.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: Q > W > E
    66.9% Win Rate1.0% Pick Rate

    Kai'Sa 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.

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    Kalista

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    Kai'Sa
    +2.5%
    Ziggs

    Kai'Sa vs Ziggs

    Kai'Sa
    +2.4%
    Corki

    Kai'Sa vs Corki

    Kai'Sa
    +2.3%
    Jhin

    Kai'Sa vs Jhin

    Kai'Sa
    +1.8%
    Tristana

    Kai'Sa vs Tristana

    Kai'Sa
    +1.6%
    Ezreal

    Kai'Sa vs Ezreal

    Kai'Sa
    +1.6%
    Senna

    Kai'Sa vs Senna

    Kai'Sa
    +0.8%
    Lucian

    Kai'Sa vs Lucian

    Kai'Sa
    +0.5%
    Mel

    Kai'Sa vs Mel

    Kai'Sa
    -0.4%
    Twitch

    Kai'Sa vs Twitch

    Kai'Sa
    -1.0%
    Samira

    Kai'Sa vs Samira

    Kai'Sa
    -1.1%
    Varus

    Kai'Sa vs Varus

    Kai'Sa
    -1.2%
    Xayah

    Kai'Sa vs Xayah

    Kai'Sa
    -1.2%
    Yunara

    Kai'Sa vs Yunara

    Kai'Sa
    -1.2%
    Caitlyn

    Kai'Sa vs Caitlyn

    Kai'Sa
    -1.3%
    Miss Fortune

    Kai'Sa vs Miss Fortune

    Kai'Sa
    -1.5%
    Aphelios

    Kai'Sa vs Aphelios

    Kai'Sa
    -1.7%
    Sivir

    Kai'Sa vs Sivir

    Kai'Sa
    -1.9%
    Kog'Maw

    Kai'Sa vs Kog'Maw

    Kai'Sa
    -1.9%
    Jinx

    Kai'Sa vs Jinx

    Kai'Sa
    -1.9%
    Smolder

    Kai'Sa vs Smolder

    Kai'Sa
    -2.0%
    Vayne

    Kai'Sa vs Vayne

    Kai'Sa
    -2.1%
    Ashe

    Kai'Sa vs Ashe

    Kai'Sa
    -2.8%
    Draven

    Kai'Sa vs Draven

    Kai'Sa
    -3.6%
    Nilah

    Kai'Sa vs Nilah

    Kai'Sa
    -8.6%
    Swain

    Kai'Sa vs Swain