Sivir vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Sivir

VS

ADC

Kai'Sa

Sivir vs Kai'Sa

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Sivir using (E) to block Kai'Sa's key engage or poke spells and punishing her short range before item spikes.
Sivir controls waveclear and last-hit punish windows, while Kai'Sa waits for isolated targets and support setup to all-in.
Sivir scales better into grouped fights with (R) speed and (W) DPS, preferring stable waves to deny Kai'Sa's burst access.

Trading pattern

Punish Kai'Sa when she commits to isolated caster minion last hits by hitting (Q) return path or (W) through minions.
Avoid short-range auto trades unless (E) is available to block her (W) or support engage spells.
Give up last-hit punishment if enemy support controls brush or threat zone to avoid losing HP for one auto.

Danger windows

Kai'Sa is dangerous when her support initiates CC enabling plasma stacks and she follows with (R) reposition for burst.
Avoid trading when (E) is down, as Kai'Sa can safely commit with her evolved damage and dash.
Respect enemy support brush control and engage cooldowns that can follow Kai'Sa's short-range all-in windows.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions with (W), denying Kai'Sa clean last hits behind the wave.
Hold (E) for (W) or support engage spells, avoiding early all-ins before your (E) is ready.
Punish Kai'Sa stepping forward for caster minion last hits only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.

Power spikes

(E) availability is the key spike; hold it to deny Kai'Sa's all-in or poke setup before committing.
First completed marksman item lets you clear waves faster and punish Kai'Sa's shorter range by crashing waves.
Level 6 (R) enables team movement advantage, turning neutral waves into coordinated all-ins or safe disengages.

Win conditions

Use waveclear and (E) to deny Kai'Sa clean farm and force her under tower before item spikes.
Convert CS leads into turret plates by crashing waves when Kai'Sa's all-in is on cooldown.
Leverage (R) speed in teamfights to access backline and maximize (W) DPS after reaching item power spikes.