Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 49.7%
Win Rate Change
+0.3%
Pick rate 1.6%
Ban rate 2.9%
Matches 7,733
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Tear of the Goddess
Health Potion
Build Order
Blasting Wand
Catalyst of Aeons
Rod of Ages
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Dark Seal
Mejai's Soulstealer
Completed Items
Rod of Ages
Sorcerer's Shoes
Mejai's Soulstealer
Archangel's Staff
Rabadon's Deathcap
Malignance
Situational Items
Frozen Heart
Dusk and Dawn
Randuin's Omen
Riftmaker
Zhonya's Hourglass
Abyssal Mask
Spellslinger's Shoes

Ability Max Order

91%

11 games

Force Pulse E
Nether Blade W
Null Sphere Q
Void Stone
Null Sphere
Nether Blade
Force Pulse
Riftwalk
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
E
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
W
9
E
10
W
11
W
12
R
13
W
14
Q
15
Q
16
Q
17
R
18
Q
Damage Breakdown
14%
79%
7%

Key Insights

  • Q
    interrupts channeling abilities.
  • Spells cast near Kassadin reduce
    E
    's cooldown by 0.75 second each.
  • W
    resets Kassadin's auto attack.
  • When used on a champion,
    W
    restores quintuple the mana.

Strengths

  • Becomes a very safe champion when he unlocks
    R
    .
  • Excels with items that enhance his magic damage, mana sustain, and mobility.
  • Naturally counters AP champions with
    P
    and
    Q
    .
  • One of the strongest scaling champions in the game.

Weaknesses

  • Completely immobile from levels 1-5, leaving him vulnerable to ganks and being put behind.
  • Has a weaker early game, specifically until
    R
    reaches rank 2.
  • R
    's mana cost reaches up to 640 mana, making it hard to constantly use for chasing and escaping.
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
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