Kai'Sa is a versatile marksman who excels as an autoattack-based teamfighter, assassin, or poke mage, making her a strong pick when played skillfully.

Passive - Second Skin Normal attacks deal bonus magic damage based on level and Caustic Wounds stacks. Attacks and abilities mark enemies with "Plasma" (up to 4 stacks), consuming stacks to deal 15% (+2.5% per 100 AP) max health magic damage.

Q - Icathian Volley

• Releases 6 projectiles targeting nearby enemies
• Double damage to low-health minions
• Reduced damage to champions after first hit
• Evolution (100 bonus AD): Doubles projectiles
• Can be cast during other actions

W - Void Projectile

• Long-range skillshot (3000 units)
• Marks targets with 2 Plasma stacks
• Evolution (100 bonus AP): Applies 3 stacks, 77% cooldown refund on champion hits
• Can be repositioned during cast animation

E - Super Energy

• Charges to gain movement and attack speed
• Auto attacks reduce cooldown
• Evolution (100% bonus attack speed): Brief invisibility
• Can cast Q during charge

Ultimate - Killer Instinct

• Dash to Plasma-marked champions (1500/2250/3000 range)
• Grants shield scaling with AD/AP
• Can use abilities mid-flight
• Flexible positioning within attack range

Skill Order

1. Q - Icathian Volley
2. W - Void Projectile
3. E - Super Energy Prioritize Q > E > W for AD/Attack Speed builds

Gameplay Tips

• Coordinate with allies' CC for Plasma stacks
• Use ultimate creatively for outplays
• Track evolution thresholds for power spikes
• Combine abilities during ultimate dash
• Position carefully to maximize Q damage

Kai'Sa's build path focuses on achieving ability evolutions while adapting to the current meta. Prioritize items that grant AD for Q evolution, attack speed for E evolution, and AP for W evolution based on your preferred playstyle.

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