Ziggs vs Kai'Sa ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Kai'Sa

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ziggs wins by punishing Kai'Sa's short range with long-range poke and waveclear control.
The lane turns on denying Kai'Sa isolated trades and forcing her to farm under pressure.
Ziggs benefits from thinned waves and turret pressure to limit Kai'Sa's all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Punish Kai'Sa's last-hit attempts by stepping up with (Q) and autos only if enemy support cannot trade back.
Use (E) to control approach paths and force Kai'Sa to walk through slows before engaging poke.
Save (W) for disengage or turret execute; avoid using it carelessly to prevent vulnerable all-in windows.

Danger windows

Kai'Sa's all-in is strongest after support CC starts plasma stacks; avoid stepping forward alone during this window.
When (R) is available and a plasma mark is active, respect her repositioning and hold (W) for peel.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or can immediately follow your step forward for last-hit punish.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Kai'Sa's last hits with (Q).
Hold (E) to zone Kai'Sa from stepping forward for CS when support threat is low.
Watch for (E) use; she is vulnerable if she dashes forward before your (W) is ready.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds long-range burst to finish low-health targets and swing objective fights; use it for picks or defensive resets.
First completed mage poke item reduces (W) cooldown, allowing safer wave pressure and more confident trades.
Kai'Sa's first item spike increases her all-in threat; keep distance and deny isolated trades before she hits it.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into turret plates by crashing waves and using (W) to execute low turrets.
Deny Kai'Sa free farm by punishing last-hit paths with (Q) and (E) slows when support peel is weak.
Use lane priority to set up dragon vision and force Kai'Sa recalls before major objectives to control mid-game tempo.