Combat-focused marksman Kai'Sa excels at adaptable builds and high-damage output. Here's the optimal way to play her in the top lane:

Most Effective Build (48.7% WR, 191 matches)

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Barrier

Runes:

• Primary: Lethal Tempo, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health

Core Items:

1. Kraken Slayer
2. Berserker's Greaves
3. Guinsoo's Rageblade
4. Nashor's Tooth
5. Zhonya's Hourglass
6. Bloodthirster

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Alternative Build (61.4% WR, 57 matches)

Core Items:

1. Statikk Shiv
2. Berserker's Greaves
3. Guinsoo's Rageblade
4. Nashor's Tooth
5. Shadowflame
6. Zhonya's Hourglass

Best Matchups:

• Rengar
• Rell
• Taliyah
• Soraka
• Jhin

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

• Miss Fortune
• Galio
• Swain
• Kled
• Pantheon

Best Support Synergies:

• Fiddlesticks (52.3% WR)
• Poppy (51.9% WR)
• Vel'Koz (51.8% WR)
• Sona (51.8% WR)
• Zoe (51.7% WR)

Adjust your build based on team composition and enemy threats. Consider defensive items earlier if falling behind or more offensive options when ahead.

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