Optimizing Kai'Sa Top build choices for maximum effectiveness in the current meta:

Core Build (48.7% win rate, 191 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Keystone: Lethal Tempo
• Primary Runes: Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace
• Secondary Runes: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
• Core Items: Kraken Slayer > Berserker's Greaves > Guinsoo's Rageblade
• Final Items: Nashor's Tooth > Zhonya's Hourglass > Bloodthirster
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Alternative AP Build (42.7% win rate, 96 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• Keystone: First Strike
• Build Path: Manamune > Sorcerer's Shoes > Luden's Companion > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap > Void Staff
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Hybrid Build (61.4% win rate, 57 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Core Items: Statikk Shiv > Berserker's Greaves > Guinsoo's Rageblade
• Final Items: Nashor's Tooth > Shadowflame > Zhonya's Hourglass
• Skill Order: Q > E > W

Strong Against:

• Mel (53.1% WR)
• Ziggs (51.5% WR)
• Jhin (51.3% WR)
• Lucian (50.9% WR)
• Ezreal (50.7% WR)

Weak Against:

• Kog'Maw (42.3% WR)
• Aphelios (43.3% WR)
• Nilah (43.3% WR)
• Vayne (45.6% WR)
• Jinx (45.8% WR)

Best Support Synergies:

• Fiddlesticks (52.3% WR)
• Poppy (51.9% WR)
• Vel'Koz (51.8% WR)
• Sona (51.8% WR)
• Zoe (51.7% WR)

Situational Considerations:

• Adjust defensive rune shards based on lane opponent damage type
• Build path should adapt to team composition and game state
• Consider enemy engage potential when choosing between builds

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