Kai'Sa vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kai'Sa vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Kai'Sa wins by punishing Xayah's last-hit approach when feathers are poorly placed or support peel is down.
Avoid extended trades as (W) and feather control out-DPS sustained fights before your item spikes.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah stepping up for cannon or caster minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (W) to mark Xayah before committing, then follow up with (R) when plasma stacks are active and support CC lands.
Avoid using (E) forward before enemy engage cooldowns expire to prevent being rooted by (E) and losing all-in safety.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root when she positions feathers along your expected engage path.
Avoid committing when (R) is available, as it negates your all-in and grants her untargetability.
Be cautious stepping into brush or support threat zones where Xayah's support can follow up immediately.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting caster minions safely to avoid stepping into feather root zones.
Use small or thinned waves to maximize (Q) damage on isolated Xayah, reducing her poke threat.
Watch for support position to decide when to punish Xayah's CS attempts without risking counter-engage.

Power spikes

First completed item unlocks evolved abilities, enabling safer all-ins and stronger isolated burst on Xayah.
Level 6 (R) allows repositioning onto marked targets, turning short trades into kills with support setup.
Evolved (Q) maximizes damage on isolated Xayah, punishing her when she steps away from minions for CS.

Win conditions

Convert health leads from successful last-hit punishments into wave crashes to pressure turret plates.
Use item spikes and evolved abilities to force Xayah under turret, denying her safe farm and setup time.
Coordinate with support CC to apply plasma stacks, enabling (R) follow-ups for kills or forcing recalls before dragon fights.