Veigar vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Kai'Sa

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Veigar wins by punishing Kai'Sa's short-range all-ins with (E) cage and burst after stacking (Q).
Kai'Sa needs isolated targets and support CC to safely commit, so hold wave near safety to deny that.
This lane turns on last-hit punish windows and controlling wave position to limit Kai'Sa's dash and all-in access.

Trading pattern

Punish Kai'Sa stepping up for caster minion last hits with autos and (W) when enemy support can't trade back.
Use (E) to trap Kai'Sa if she walks predictably for CS, then burst with (R) if low.
Avoid trading when (E) is on cooldown or enemy support controls brush, as Kai'Sa can all-in with (R) follow-up.

Danger windows

(R) reposition plus plasma stacks create sudden all-in threats; avoid isolated positioning.
When Kai'Sa's support controls brush or follow-up CC is ready, do not punish last hits aggressively.
(E) dash forward before your (E) is ready can bait you into unsafe trades; hold cage for defense.

Early game

Use early waves to safely stack (Q) near your turret to avoid Kai'Sa's poke and dash.
Avoid pushing too far early to prevent Kai'Sa from exploiting your immobility when (E) is down.
Track (E) dash cooldown to punish when it's spent and she can't reposition quickly.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) execute burst; use it to punish trapped low-health Kai'Sa before she can reposition.
First completed mage item plus (Q) stacks significantly increases your burst, allowing safer trades and wave pressure.
Kai'Sa's first item spike improves her all-in; respect her increased threat and avoid extended trades then.

Win conditions

Convert last-hit punish windows into health leads to force Kai'Sa off waves and secure plates.
Use (E) cage to zone Kai'Sa during dragon setups, denying her safe access and scaling.
Scale into late game burst by stacking (Q) safely and using (R) on trapped targets for teamfight DPS impact.