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Kassadin Build Guide by BradJr

Middle [13.19] Kassadin guide to DOMINATE low ELO!

Middle [13.19] Kassadin guide to DOMINATE low ELO!

Updated on October 5, 2023
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Runes: Electrocute (good in all lanes

1 2 3 4
Domination
Electrocute
Sudden Impact
Eyeball Collection
Ultimate Hunter

Precision
Presence of Mind
Legend: Tenacity
Bonus:

+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+65 Base Health

Spells:

1 2 3
Most viable
LoL Summoner Spell: Flash

Flash

LoL Summoner Spell: Teleport

Teleport

Threats & Synergies

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Champion Build Guide

[13.19] Kassadin guide to DOMINATE low ELO!

By BradJr
Matchups

If you want to find a specific champion, use Ctrl+F and type the champion there (at least it's like that on Google).



Keep in mind that the information about these matchups are not always applicable, as they assume the enemy is just as good as you are. In addition, the "Items" part of matchup assumes that you don't need any specific items to counter enemies. Remember that you are responsible for winning your game and you are the one that chooses how you play the game

I will be using colors to represent the difficulty out of 5: Very hard Hard Even Easy Very easy




Akshan
The Rogue Sentinel
Strengths High Damage, Ranged, Mixed damage
Weaknesses Vulnerable to CC, no real utility other than revive
What rune-page? Fleet footwork
What starting item? Doran's shield usually
Akshan is a very good counter to Kassadin, because he can poke him down as early as level one, and Kassadin doesn't have much he can do about it. Most of the time, your best bet against his is to try and go for hyperscaling items, like Rod of Ages and Rabadon's Deathcap. It is hard to itemize against him, but Frozen Heart is usually a good pick. It's very hard to fight him, as he can just E away if you ever try to ult in. As long as you farm consistently and don't get poked too much you can still win the game. Whenever you fight him keep in mind his passive shield, you shouldn't really try to kill him without ganks.



Azir
The Emperor of The Sands
Strengths High Damage, Ranged, Very mobile, Big utility ultimate
Weaknesses Vulnerable to CC, generally hard to play
What rune-page? Fleet footwork
What starting item? Doran's shield or Dark Seal
Azir is a strange matchup for Kassadin for multiple reasons. First, Azir is really good at poking opponents down, but he is also very mana-hungry, especially in the early game. Secondly, Kassadin is very slippery when playing against Azir. The only form of CC Azir has to offer is his ultimate, but as Kassadin, it is very easy to escape from it by using your ultimate. You should try to get farm, even if it costs you some HP, as Azir will run out of mana pretty quickly if he tries to poke you. Don't give him kills and you will easily out-scale. Buy a Refillable Potion early in the game if you are having trouble.
items

MYTHICS



Rod of Ages is an excellent item for scaling into the late game. The extra stats it provides and the free level you get will allow you to dominate the late game with ease. The mana and health regeneration will allow you to stay in fights for way longer.
Provides: A lot of AP, HP and Mana; Sustain; Mana Regen
Synergizes: Archangel's Staff / Rabadon's Deathcap / Frozen Heart
Good against: Any target, as you use it for scaling

Luden's Tempest is a fine, but risky item. The purpose of this item is to burst down targets easily, which is not necessarily Kassadin's playstyle. If you are the only person with burst damage and no one can really kill you in the game (or you are very fed) this item can be good. The added Movement speed and Magic Penetration will allow you to shut down carries with ease.
Provides: AP, Magic penetration, Burst, Catch
Synergizes: Archangel's Staff / Lich Bane / Shadowflame
Good against: Assassins, ADCs, Burst mages

Crown of the shattered queen is an excellent option for when you need to play defensively or when you need to survive a burst. The Safeguard it provides will allow you to survive the initial burst of any target, even the most fed assassins. The added AP from the shield can help you shutdown targets when your team is in need of burst.
Provides: AP, Defense, Shield
Synergizes: Archangel's Staff / Frozen Heart / Shadowflame
Good against: Assassins, ADCs, Burst mages

Everfrost is a solid option when your team is in need of CC, or when you need to CC to secure picks more easily. The root it provides is invaluable to Kassadin, as it's the only way he can lock down someone by himself.
Provides: AP, Root, Wave clear
Synergizes: Archangel's Staff / Frozen Heart / Void Staff
Good against: Any target, but especially slippery squishies


LEGENDARIES



Archangel's Staff is the bread-and-butter item for any mana-hungry mage. This item provides a ton of mana, while also giving you a huge shield when you are low on health, which is especially great on Kassadin. This item allows you to stay in fights for a very long time.
Provides: AP, MANA, Shield
Synergizes: Lich Bane / Frozen Heart / Void Staff
Good against: Any target

Frozen heart is an excellent item against any heavy AD enemy team comp. The armor will keep you alive in fights for very long, while the extra Mana and Ability haste will allow for more combat power
Provides: AP, MANA, Shield
Synergizes: Lich Bane / Archangel's Staff / Void Staff
Good against: Any target

Rabadon's Deathcap is an essential item for any mage that wants to do more damage. The insane amount of AP on this item will give you an insane amount of damage. It's a no-brainer.
Provides: AP, AP & MORE AP
Synergizes: Lich Bane / Archangel's Staff / Void Staff
Good against: Any target, as it simply provides extra AP.

Zhonya's Hourglass is te perfect item for any defensive needs when it comes to mage items. If you ever need to escape burst, CC, skill shots, or anything really, this item is perfect. It is also good for waiting out your R cooldown to turn the fight around.
Provides: AP, Armor, Statis effect for defense
Synergizes: Lich Bane / Archangel's Staff / Frozen Heart
Good against: Any target, as the status effect is really versatile.
Mindset

Kassadinis a scaling hypercarry. That means he is equipped to handle the game on his own, no matter the situation, if you are skilled enough. Being mechanically skilled and having a good understanding of the game and its champions is essential to playing Kassadin.





It's important to learn the ropes of this champion before hopping on ranked. Don't be discouraged if you are not very good mechanically, as you can still outplay opponents through good macro and you don't need to do flashy plays to outplay opponents, especially in low ELO. With time, you will be able to combo well enough to carry games just through mechanics.




While Kassadin does fall off when behind, it is important to remember that he is still the better late-game champion compared to most of the roster. Do not be discouraged when you fall behind because, as the Riot team likes to say, everyone loves a killer comeback story (loading screen tip reference).

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