Samira vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Kai'Sa

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Samira blocking (W) and following support engage to all-in safely.
Samira wins short trades post-(W) and reset chains, Kai'Sa scales better with item spikes and isolated targets.
Samira needs to deny Kai'Sa clean isolated trades by punishing her dash and poke windows early.

Trading pattern

Block (W) to deny her poke and follow support CC before dashing in for resets.
Punish Kai'Sa during last-hit animations when her (E) is down and enemy support is out of position.
Avoid engaging before your (W) is ready or without support CC, as (R) can reposition and punish you.

Danger windows

Kai'Sa's all-in threat peaks when her support applies CC enabling (R) follow-up; avoid stepping forward without support backup.
Avoid trading when (E) dash is available and your (W) is down, as she can reposition or escape your engage.
Be cautious when enemy support controls brush or zone aggressively, denying your last-hit punish windows safely.

Early game

Use first three waves to hold the wave near your side, limiting (E) dash safety.
Punish Kai'Sa stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Track (W) cooldown to know when her poke threat is down and all-in windows open.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling Samira to convert support engages into fight-winning burst; wait for CC before committing.
First completed damage item increases Samira's all-in damage and reset potential, forcing Kai'Sa to play more cautiously.
Kai'Sa's first item spike and evolves increase her burst and repositioning; respect her all-in threat and avoid isolated trades.

Win conditions

Convert support engage into resets by blocking key projectiles and stacking Style for extended all-ins.
Use lane priority and wave crashes to force Kai'Sa under tower, denying her safe farm and item spikes.
Translate health and CS leads into dragon control and teamfight DPS windows by timing recalls after winning trades.