MID · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play KassadinMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Kassadin Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Void StonePNull SphereQNether BladeWForce PulseERiftwalkR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchC#37of 56 Mid champions
Win rate50.3%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate2.5%30th most picked Mid
Ban rate2.1%

Kassadin Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (2.4% pick rate, 48.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

48.1% WR
InspirationPRIMARY
First StrikeKEYSTONE
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
DominationSECONDARY
Sudden Impact
Ultimate Hunter
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Force PulseENether BladeWNull SphereQMax E first
Null Sphere14579
Nether Blade21415
Force Pulse38101213
Riftwalk611

Item build

2.4% pick
StartingDark SealRefillable PotionDark Seal + Refillable Potion
Core buildTear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessRod of AgesRod of AgesSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceMalignanceMalignance
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalRod of AgesRod of AgesSeraph's EmbraceSeraph's EmbraceMalignanceMalignanceDark SealDark SealZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassTear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess

Kassadin Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Kassadin holds a 50.3% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 0.6 points below the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 37th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.5% pick rate (30th most played in the role) and a 2.1% ban rate, Kassadin rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Kassadin Mid slipped from B to C tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At C tier, Kassadin is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Kassadin Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Ahri (46.3% win rate for Kassadin) and Leblanc (47.1% win rate for Kassadin): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Sylas (73.3%) and Viktor (59.5%) are the matchups to look for, where Kassadin wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Kassadin good in Patch 26.21?

Kassadin is C tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 50.3% win rate, 2.5% pick rate, and 2.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Kassadin Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Kassadin Mid?

The best Kassadin Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses Tear of the Goddess, Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Malignance with the First Strike keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Kassadin Mid is C tier with 50.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Kassadin?

Champions that counter Kassadin in Patch 26.21 include Ahri (46.3% Kassadin win rate), Leblanc (47.1% Kassadin win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Kassadin?

To climb with Kassadin Mid in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Wave management, Using lane priority, and Trading. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using lane priority: Lane priority is you bread and butter for map movement in League of Legends.