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Second Skin (Passive)

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Kai'Sa's basic attacks stack Plasma, dealing increasing bonus magic damage. Allies' immobilizing effects help stack Plasma. Additionally, Kai'Sa's item purchases upgrade her basic spells to have more powerful properties.

Kai'Sa Guide

Learn Kai'Sa with our Kai'Sa guide. Learn about Kai'Sa's strengths and Kai'Sa's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Kai'Sa, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Upon evolving Kai'Sa's basic abilities,
    Kai'Sa
    Q
    fires 12 missiles instead of 6,
    Kai'Sa
    W
    applies one more
    Kai'Sa
    P
    stack and refunds 70% of its cooldown if it hits an enemy champion, and
    Kai'Sa
    E
    grants invisibility for 0.5 seconds.
  • Kai'Sa
    W
    grants True Sight of the struck enemy.
  • Kai'Sa
    E
    's cooldown is reduced by 0.5 seconds per auto attack.
  • Kai'Sa
    R
    is an extremely fast dash, but can still be interrupted.
Strengths
  • Has strong 1v1 potential since
    Kai'Sa
    Q
    will fire all its missiles at one target.
  • Excels at poking from a safe distance, especially before teamfights. This is especially true when
    Kai'Sa
    W
    is upgraded.
  • Functions well as a follow-up diver with
    Kai'Sa
    R
    with her high damage. Also doubles as an escape tool.
  • For AD, Best with items enhancing attack damage, critical strike, and attack speed.
  • For AP, Best with ability power-focused items for burst damage and enhanced abilities.
Weaknesses
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
  • Kai'Sa
    E
    prevents her from auto attacking during its cast, which can be harmful before evolving it.
  • Once
    Kai'Sa
    R
    is used, Kai'Sa has no way out of a fight.