KassadinA

Build guide · Patch 16.19KassadinMid build

the Void Walker

Win rate
50.5%

#21/57 by win rate▲ 0.2 vs 16.18

Pick rate
3.1%

#25/57 most picked▼ 0.2 vs 16.18

Ban rate
2.9%

#31 most banned▼ 0.3 vs 16.18

Overall rank · Mid
#22 / 57

Tier A · 65,559 games

Win rate by patch (%)

Patch 16.19 · Ranked Solo/Duo · Emerald+ · all regions · How we calculate

Recommended Kassadin build

Most played and most reliable choices

Runes

First StrikeCash BackTriple TonicCosmic InsightUltimate HunterSudden Impact

Spells

FlashTeleport

Skill priority

Force PulseENether BladeWNull SphereQ

Start

Dark SealRefillable Potion

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

Core

Tear of the GoddessRod of AgesSeraph's EmbraceMalignance

Runes

49.5% WR24.7% pick15,543 games
Inspiration
Glacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst Strike
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades
Domination
Cheap ShotTaste of BloodSudden Impact
Sixth SenseGrisly MementosDeep Ward
Treasure HunterRelentless HunterUltimate Hunter
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling
ElectrocuteSudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate HunterSecond WindOvergrowth
49.2% WR11.1% pick7,003 games
ElectrocuteSudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate HunterPresence of MindLast Stand
48.9% WR10.4% pick6,558 games
ElectrocuteSudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate HunterPresence of MindCut Down
49.9% WR2.4% pick1,507 games

Skill order

53.0% WR12.6% pick5,745 games
Null SphereQ123456789101112131415
Nether BladeW123456789101112131415
Force PulseE123456789101112131415
RiftwalkR123456789101112131415

Summoner spells

FlashTeleport
49.5% WR70.0% pick43,206 games
FlashIgnite
52.9% WR25.1% pick15,494 games

Power curve

Scales into the late game

42.6<25 min
51.325–30
55.730–35
55.035–40
51.840+

Win rate (%) by game length in minutes. Dashed line = 50%.

Item builds

First three completed items
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessRod of AgesRod of AgesSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceMalignanceMalignance
56.5%
22.6% · 10,023 games
Dark SealDark SealRod of AgesRod of AgesSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceMalignanceMalignance
63.9%
10.5% · 4,638 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessRod of AgesRod of AgesMuramanaMuramanaSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's Embrace
57.5%
5.4% · 2,406 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessMalignanceMalignanceSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
48.6%
4.5% · 2,002 games
Tear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessRod of AgesRod of AgesMalignanceMalignanceSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's Embrace
57.0%
4.3% · 1,898 games
Dark SealDark SealRefillable PotionRefillable Potion
Start51.8%
45.4% · 28,210 games
Doran's ShieldDoran's ShieldHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start49.4%
25.7% · 15,947 games
Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
Boots52.2%
49.3% · 29,037 games
Mercury's TreadsMercury's Treads
Boots51.9%
22.8% · 13,434 games
Plated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
Boots49.8%
21.8% · 12,816 games

Situational items

How often each item ends up in the final build
Rod of AgesRod of Ages75.5% · 50.7%
Seraph's EmbraceSeraph's Embrace73.3% · 54.1%
MalignanceMalignance65.7% · 55.1%
Dark SealDark Seal30.2% · 44.8%
Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass26.1% · 58.3%
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap16.8% · 61.3%
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess16.7% · 35.9%
MuramanaMuramana14.5% · 53.9%
Mejai's SoulstealerMejai's Soulstealer10.8% · 83.9%
Frozen HeartFrozen Heart7.9% · 59.9%
Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff5.7% · 47.1%
Void StaffVoid Staff5.4% · 58.4%
ShadowflameShadowflame5.2% · 58.6%
Seeker's ArmguardSeeker's Armguard4.0% · 51.3%
Lich BaneLich Bane2.8% · 57.5%
ManamuneManamune2.1% · 55.2%

Kassadin counters

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Hardest matchupsthese champions counter Kassadin

Nasus45.6%750 gamesAurora45.9%738 gamesTristana46.3%712 gamesZed46.4%1,361 gamesTalon47.8%479 gamesAkshan48.1%672 games

Easiest matchupsKassadin beats these

Lucian57.9%380 gamesAzir55.0%460 gamesRyze53.8%545 gamesKatarina53.2%2,465 gamesSylas52.8%1,545 gamesSyndra52.7%1,966 games

Kassadin abilities

Void Stone

PassiveVoid Stone

Kassadin takes reduced magic damage and ignores unit collision.

Null Sphere

QNull Sphere

Kassadin fires an orb of void energy at a target, dealing damage and interrupting channels. The excess energy forms around himself, granting a temporary shield that absorbs magic damage.

Cooldown: 9/8.5/8/7.5/7s · Cost: 60/65/70/75/80
Nether Blade

WNether Blade

Passive: Kassadin's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage. Active: Kassadin's next basic attack deals significant bonus magic damage and restores Mana.

Cooldown: 7s · Cost: 1
Force Pulse

EForce Pulse

Kassadin draws energy from spells cast in his vicinity. Upon charging up, Kassadin can use Force Pulse to damage and slow enemies in a cone in front of him.

Cooldown: 21/20/19/18/17s · Cost: 60/65/70/75/80
Riftwalk

RRiftwalk

Kassadin teleports to a nearby location dealing damage to nearby enemy units. Multiple Riftwalks in a short period of time cost additional Mana but also deal additional damage.

Cooldown: 5/3.5/2s · Cost: 40