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
Mel
vs

54.8%
Kai'Sa win rate vs Mel
Kai'Sa has the edge
290
Games Analyzed
54.8%
Kai'Sa WR
45.2%
Mel WR
+386
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Kai'Sa
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Mel
1 item
Kai'Sa
Q evolve
Kai'Sa
2 items
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Kai'Sa deals Mixed damage while Mel deals AP. 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 Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kai'Sa Win Condition
Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
Kai'Sa
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC
Mel

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Kai'Sa's Worst Matchups
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