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Smolder vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kai'Sa

Smolder vs Kai'Sa

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus Kai'Sa's isolated burst windows.
Smolder wins extended trades and scaling; Kai'Sa pressures short trades after item spikes.
Hold wave near your side to punish Kai'Sa's last-hit attempts and deny isolated (Q) damage.

Trading pattern

Step up to auto Kai'Sa during last-hit animations only if enemy support can't punish.
Use (W) poke when Kai'Sa stands near minions to hit splash damage safely.
Avoid trading when (E) is down or (W) is ready to mark you for follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect (R) follow-up after support CC enables her engage.
Avoid stepping into brush or support threat zones when (E) is available.
Beware of Kai'Sa dashing in with plasma stacks and (W) mark for burst trades.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) safely behind minions, avoiding early (E) engages.
Punish Kai'Sa's caster minion last hits when support can't immediately trade back.
Keep wave size moderate to limit (Q) isolated damage and dash windows.

Power spikes

Prioritize reaching (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute threat.
Level 6 (R) lets you swing low-health fights and punish Kai'Sa's all-ins.
Watch for Kai'Sa's first item spike enabling safer all-ins; hold (E) to escape.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into health leads and crash waves for turret plates.
Use (R) to heal and punish Kai'Sa during dives or objective fights.
Deny Kai'Sa isolated targets to limit her all-in windows and scale into late DPS.

Tip: For Smolder vs Kai'Sa, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup