Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kai'Sa
VS
Champion 2
Lucian
vs

49.5%
Kai'Sa win rate vs Lucian
Skill matchup — could go either way
4,716
Games Analyzed
49.5%
Kai'Sa WR
50.5%
Lucian WR
-42
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Lucian
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Lucian
Level 2
Kai'Sa
Level 6
Lucian
Level 6
Lucian
1 item
Kai'Sa
Q evolve
Kai'Sa
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kai'Sa is strongest mid game while Lucian peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kai'Sa deals Mixed damage while Lucian deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness
Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kai'Sa Win Condition
Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage
Lucian Win Condition
Short trades with passive double-shot, level 2 all-in, snowball
Recommended Items
Kai'Sa
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Lucian's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Lucian's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Lucian
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Navori Quickblades
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Kai'Sa's Worst Matchups
Lucian's Worst Matchups
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