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
Vel'Koz
vs

48.0%
Kai'Sa win rate vs Vel'Koz
Skill matchup — could go either way
252
Games Analyzed
48.0%
Kai'Sa WR
52.0%
Vel'Koz WR
-158
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Kai'Sa
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Kai'Sa
Q evolve
Kai'Sa
2 items
Vel'Koz
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 Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
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 Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC
Vel'Koz

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
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