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Varus vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Varus vs Kai'Sa

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Varus wins lane by punishing Kai'Sa's short range and dash cooldown with poke and last-hit pressure.
Control wave to force Kai'Sa to choose between CS and taking charged (Q) poke.
Kai'Sa scales better with item spikes and isolated damage, so deny her clean item timing.

Trading pattern

Punish Kai'Sa's CS attempts when she steps up without support zone or engage threat.
Use (E) slow to lock Kai'Sa when she tries to dodge or commit to last hits.
Avoid charging (Q) when Kai'Sa's dash (E) is available to prevent her escape or countertrade.

Danger windows

Kai'Sa's all-in is strongest after support CC starts plasma stacks and (R) is available for reposition.
Avoid charging (Q) when (E) is forward and enemy engage is ready.
Missing (R) or using it prematurely opens a window for Kai'Sa's hard all-in.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin the wave and create angles for charged (Q) poke on Kai'Sa's last hits.
Avoid charging (Q) when Kai'Sa's support can immediately punish or engage.
Hold (R) for level 6 pick threat or to peel against Kai'Sa's all-in.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds pick threat and self-peel, forcing Kai'Sa to respect engage windows.
First completed damage item boosts poke and on-hit damage, increasing pressure before dragon fights.
Kai'Sa's first item spike improves her all-in threat; hold (R) to punish her committed engages.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and last-hit punishment into health leads and force Kai'Sa recalls.
Use wave control and (R) pick threat to secure dragon vision and plates before objectives.
Scale through safer mid-game teamfights by maintaining poke and peeling with (R).

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

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup