Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 28Updated 9/11/2026, 8:20:13 PM
Confidence: Medium-7.1% vs 50%28 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Teemo edge
Teemo has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Teemo edge
Kai'Sa needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Teemo edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Teemo edge
If Kai'Sa reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Kai'Sa is 42.9% in this matchup.
- Teemo statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Kai'Sa into Teemo — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Teemo can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Kai'Sa page (ADC): Lethal Tempo Build · 47.3% WR · 486 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 500Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM