Ashe vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Kai'Sa

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ashe wins short trades by using (W) slows and extended fights with (Q) empowered autos.
Hold the wave just outside Kai'Sa's auto range to punish her stepping up for CS.
Kai'Sa scales better with item spikes; Ashe must leverage poke and pick threat early.

Trading pattern

Punish Kai'Sa's last-hit attempts when her support can't immediately countertrade or zone.
Use (W) to slow Kai'Sa before she commits with (E) dash or (Q) burst.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available to dodge poke or when enemy support controls brush.

Danger windows

Kai'Sa is dangerous when her support can start CC, enabling her to follow with (R) reposition.
Avoid trading when (E) is up, as she can dodge poke and engage safely.
Beware of Kai'Sa dashing into isolated positions after plasma stacks; stay near support and minions.

Early game

Use first three waves to poke with (W) and punish Kai'Sa's last hits on melee or cannon minions.
Win level 2 trades by landing (W) slows before Kai'Sa can safely use (E) to reposition.
Keep support near to follow up on (R) or to punish Kai'Sa's dash engage attempts.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for long-range pick; use it to start fights when support can follow.
First completed marksman item boosts sustained slow and DPS; take extended trades when slows stack.
Kai'Sa's first item spike increases her all-in threat; respect her burst and avoid isolated trades then.

Win conditions

Convert poke and slows into CS leads by punishing Kai'Sa's last-hit windows near cannon or melee minions.
Use (R) pick threat to force Kai'Sa off the wave, enabling plate damage and dragon vision control.
Maintain lane pressure to delay Kai'Sa's item spikes and force her to farm under tower before objectives.