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xAbout Me
xCoaching
xMindset
xConclusion

Champion

xPros and Cons
xAbilities

Setup

xSummoner spells
xRunes
xItems

Gameplay

xMust Know!
xMid-Lane Tips
xLaning Phase
xMid Game / Late Game

PROS

+Amazing Scaling, Early Power Spikes
+Insanely Mobile Mage-Assassin
+Great Against Heavy AP Team Comps
+Effective Split Push, Map Pressure
+Huge Carry Potential
+Encourages Skill Improvement
+Flexible Build Options

allows for earlier power spikes and game snowballing. You don’t necessarily need to scale until level 16. Most matchups can be managed effectively using , , and . You can start gaining an advantage in some matchups from level 1 with trades. Thanks to this, the game can begin quite early. In mid-game, you always have the opportunity to pressure the sidelines and roam through the map if 5 vs 5 team fights are required.

CONS

-Easily Punished Early, Divable
-Weak Early Game Pressure
-Squishy Nature
-Challenging without a Frontline
-One Mistake Can Be Costly
-Struggles Against Certain Team Comps
-Lacks Crowd Control

One major issue is the early game, where a single mistake can be detrimental. A significant issue is the lack of lane priority, especially for river fights and securing Scuttlers. It's crucial to communicate your lane state to your jungler to avoid over-forcing and potential blame for playing your champion. Takes time to learn and adapt because of many bad matchups.

Flash and Teleport

is one of the best summoner spells in the game, and 's interactions with it are exceptional. You can extend your range by using immediately after it, potentially securing a kill. Also, you can use and right after to finish off your opponent. Flash is a core summoner spell, vital for surviving the early laning phase, enabling outplays, and making game-changing plays.

aids in navigating the early game, allowing you to correct laning mistakes and survive hard matchups since you can return to the lane quickly. It also enables you to counter the enemy's roam, potentially saving the game. In the midgame or late game, Teleport allows you to split-push while being ready to rejoin your teammates at a moment's notice.

Ignite

Why Ignite? In Current Season it's way easier to comeback to the lane in time thanks to the homeguars movement speed which lets you skip the .

You gain more pressure and higher kill potential in the early game, which possibly can lead you to snowballing after level 6 and increasing your winning chance.

Barrier

Other Option to play in the current Season 16, pretty easy to survive any hard assasin lane. You can also easily bait them for some dive or play, since they will forget about your barrier even on the higher ranked elo.

In The End you can choose as you wish and what fits you the best if it comes to Teleport vs Ignite vs Barrier - All are great.

Incredibly consistent Rune to speed up your scaling process due to the Gold it gives you for doing damage to the opponents. It's hard to proc in the early game but you will always get a value out of it sooner or later. There are many games where you simply lack the time to scale further before your team falls off or "ints". This is the key, since the whole Tree is meant to help you with that and create impact faster.

is amazing, since it give you 6% of Gold spent on each completed Item which later on if you start snowballing, you get way more value out of it than from especially when can consider third

Sadly no more so tonic is becoming the optimal choice, because improves your wave clear while giving you 40 Gold, increases your Burst for an important fight and lastly gives you one more skill point without needing to level up - without Ultimate point.

It Is must must-have choice because it decreases the cooldown of your summoner spells. That means your can be used more frequently to get a pick or make an agressive play. Along with it, you are gaining Item Haste which means any item that has cooldown with active/passive will come up faster; , .

The is a consistent dmg buff for since for a dash/blink like he is going to gain additional burst potential (True Damage Scaling by Levels) for 4 seconds, that means your whole combo in the early game are gonna do much more to increase your snowball potential.

enhances 's mobility by giving him the Ultimate Haste (Ultimate has less cooldown). This makes you even more flexible since the more 's rotations you can the more aggressive you can be, do more damage and take greater risks.

Is meant for extended trades, when opponents as a whole team are tanky. It will give you a great amount of ability power without cooldown compared to the other keystones - great vs tanks who do less dmg and let you commit to fights longer. Additionally you will start to heal once it's fully stacked from the dmg you do to the enemies. Additionally it's worth considering, while enemies are Full-AD, you can rush tanky items without losing Ability Power to recompensate.

Take when you are gonna play more aggressively with the mindset to snowball early. The best vs no sustain champions on the lane; ,, or any ranged since you can constantly poke with your without getting their trades back. I usually combine it with

is focused on giving you more burst potential with a single-go in combo. Rune is meant to help you snowball early. It is more consistent than since it won't fall off like a comet will do later on. So if you don't want to scale, and play aggro but are not sure that u can use the full potential of Comet go for the Electrocute which synergies with since it counts as 1 Spell for

The tree provides a sturdy laning phase for , especially valuable pre-level 6. Use to out-trade melee opponents, taking advantage of its cooldown to mitigate burst damage. pairs well with against ranged poke, providing continuous health regeneration. For heavy CC teams, choose for improved tankiness early, and for increased health. is an excellent mid to late-game choice, granting additional armor and magic resistance, which synergizes well with 's scaling nature and enhances his team fights presence.

A balanced rune setup should include at least one and one to cater to 's need for Ability Haste.

Winning Early: Opt for one Flat to get the most HP early to beat opponent.

VS Hard Matchups: Take 1 to make you most bulky and help you go through the Earl-Game.

Ultimate Scaling: Use 2 and one to get most scaling value out of them.

Void Stone

, ’s passive, reduces magic damage taken by 10% and allows him to ignore unit collision. This makes him a formidable pick against teams with significant magic damage. The ability to move through units means you can't be blocked by minions or champions, eliminating the "creep block" excuse.

Null Sphere

isn't just for poking early in the game; it's a survival tool. Use it to last-hit minions and mitigate incoming magic damage with its shielding effect. It's crucial for farming safely, as is vulnerable to poke and punishment. In the early game, it's better used for farming than poking.

synergizes well with from the tree, providing healing on hit. However, being a targeted spell, it cannot be cast if the opponent is out of sight.

A key aspect of is its ability to interrupt channeling spells like 's and ' . Use it strategically to disrupt enemy plays.

Nether Blade

Early game, aids in last-hitting and mana sustain. It extends your attack range and resets your auto-attack, offering extra damage if timed right. In some melee matchups, starting with can help you out-trade your opponent.

enhances 's early game strength when used correctly. It can be used as a finisher, even in combination with , and contributes to 's stack. You can cast it during Zhonya's stasis, showcasing 's potential for securing kills.

Force Pulse

is essential for wave clear and early game area-of-effect (AOE) damage. It simplifies wave management, allowing for efficient recalls and roams.

In the lane, use it for poking if the enemy is poorly positioned. It's also useful for engaging, disengaging, and peeling in team fights due to its AOE slow. You can surprise enemies with a → combo. Always monitor its cooldown, as it can be charged with both your spells and the enemy's.

Riftwalk

offers unparalleled mobility, enabling to teleport through walls, roam efficiently, and secure kills. Used wisely, it makes you nearly ungankable, allowing for evasion and survival in many situations.

You can increase its range with , a technique worth practicing. Additionally, can cancel certain CC abilities like 's . Mastery of this skill is crucial for both offensive plays and peeling for teammates.

Here, I'll explain fundamental combos from the laning phase to team fights, with everything detailed in the video below.

A.) A basic early game combo is Auto Attack (AA) → . It’s mostly used in the early game whenever possible.

B.) → AA → → is effective before Level 6, especially if the enemy has used their key spells and is out of position. It’s crucial to use this combo judiciously, considering the enemy's win conditions and abilities.

C.) for Gap Close for the & range to Poke. This is a Common Combo where you don't commit with your but do multiple rotations of the poke until they are low enough for you to commit fully at some point.

D.) → → AA → is a full-engage combo for a winning trade, especially useful if you're not at risk of being instantly taken out. Even an equal trade can be beneficial under certain circumstances.

is typically used at the start of a combo to mitigate incoming magic damage. It should be saved for interrupting crucial enemy abilities like ’s .

In combat, understanding 's burst potential is key. Avoid fully committing to a fight unless you're confident in securing a kill. is heavily reliant on his combo timing, so patience and pressure are essential.

A.) The highest damage and fastest combo is:
→ → → → . Add an AA before if possible. In late-game scenarios, consider using while waiting for cooldowns like .

's combos should be thoughtfully executed, depending on the game state and your power level. The above examples provide a fundamental base, but adaptability and situational awareness are key to mastering .

For , maxing first is usually optimal for AOE damage and wave clear. In matchups where you're frequently harassed, consider putting 3 points into for early reducing more of magic damage vs mages to sustain on the lane longer.

Maxing fully is not recommended due to high cooldown and limited wave clear. It's less effective in 2 vs 2 fights. Instead, maxing second can be more beneficial due to its faster cooldown and better scaling. Save for interrupting crucial enemy abilities.

Dark Seal

While doesn't offer much sustain in lane, its stats are comparable to Doran's Ring. Paired with 's decent mana sustain, it's a cost-effective choice, especially with . Opt for it when facing opponents with limited poke potential like , , . I recommend you get it first base if the lane was too hard early.

Doran's Shield

is incredibly effective in lanes with heavy poke. Its health regeneration passive is particularly beneficial for melee champions, and it also aids in last-hitting minions.,, etc.

Cloth Armor

is an excellent choice against opponents dealing heavy physical damage. It provides substantial sustain when coupled with 4 s, offering an edge in trades, especially in melee matchups. It can also help survive against AD ranged champions like ,,,,.

Kassadin's Item Choices Explained

Rod Of Ages

ideal for extended fights. It enhances 's durability but lacks early-game burst and Ability Haste. This item leads to a slower early game but a strong late-game presence. It's particularly useful against tank-heavy matchups or multiple assassins. Now combined with gives the greatest power-spike on 2 items. Play all games

Manamune

is core choice for in Season 16, every spell will do apply physical damage from the once it reaches enough mana stacks to evolve. It does more damage than second. Play all games.

Seraph's Embrace

is common choice for , providing mana sustain and a mana-based shield. It's key for enhancing Riftwalk damage since you have more mana for that. In matches where an immediate burst is needed, consider other items. Due to into the power-spike we are skipping in the current meta.

Malignance

is vital for in Season 16, optimizing burst and mobility. It increases Ultimate Ability Haste, essential for . The mana boost enhances Riftwalk's damage. Its Hatefog passive adds area damage, perfect for team fights and duels. Third Item most Builds, unless situationl item is needed.

Zhonya's Hourglass

is a core item for survivability, allowing time to recharge and reposition in fights. It's especially effective against burst-damage champions like , , and , countering key abilities. Consider building it third,fourth depending on the game needs or skip it completly if there are no ultimates to counter.

Void Staff

should be considered as the fourth or fifth item, especially as enemies build magic resistance. Its percentage-based magic penetration becomes more effective against higher magic resist targets. Ideal for penetrating the defenses of tanker opponents. Due to now possible to skip the Item and invest into more AP or Tanky Item instead, unless opponents buy way too much Magic Resist.

Rabadon's Deathcap

significantly increases 's Ability Power by 35%, making it an excellent choice for late-game. Best utilized once other core items are in place. Good to have, but if there are any other situational items needed or tankiness you can skip it.

Mejai's Soulstealer

Starting with in most games, upgrading to can be highly effective. It encourages careful play and offers strong snowball potential with its stacking mechanic. Consider upgrading to Mejai's as your second or third item based on your stacks and the need for additional power to maintain or extend your lead.

Frozen Heart

exceptional against AD-heavy teams. Usually Third or Fourth Item. Examples ,,,

Jak'Sho, The Protean

Good for pro-longed fights, while at the same time enemy damage is physical and also magical, so you can benefit from the both resistances and extra health. Take it while whole enemy team is strong.

Kaenic Rookern

ton of magic resistance and extra shield. Take it when enemy team is heavy ap or their win-condition is one of Mages. This way u can become more bulky.

Sorcerer's Shoes

provide Flat Magic Penetration, increasing damage against squishy targets. Opt for these shoes when facing enemies with low magic resistance.

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

Pair with to compensate for early game Ability Haste deficits. They are more effective against tanker team compositions.

Mercury's Treads

are an excellent counter against teams with abundant crowd control, like compositions featuring , , or . They're especially useful if the enemy mid-laner and jungler are both AP, offering vital magic resistance and tenacity.

Plated Steelcaps

are a solid choice, particularly effective against auto-attack-based opponents. When they are full Ad you can rush them and then simply go your standard build path if you don't want to buy that much armor like .

Kassadin Must Know

Power-Spike List

1. - 850 Gold First Base.

2. Level 6 +

3. +

4. Level 11

5. + +

6. Level 16

Itemization Order

-> -> Now Third Item Depends on the game situation and enemy Team-Comp, if everything is in your control and you don't need defensive item you will go .

If Enemey Win-Condition is AD or There are Ultimates to Counter you will go / Third.

Fourth Item if everything goes well can be simply or any other defensive item depending on the needs beetwen or

What is Mid-lane? Mid-lane is both highly impactful and challenging. It offers numerous ways to influence the game due to the lane's rotational possibilities. However, it's difficult because of the many angles for potential ganks.

Winning isn’t just about defeating your lane opponent in a 1 vs 1 battle. There are multiple strategies to gain an advantage in Mid-Lane:

1.Kassadin's Wave Management
2.Kassadin Lane Warding
3.Kassadin Roaming
4.Kassadin Trading

First, familiarize yourself with wave management basics by watching my video:

Slow Pushing involves building up a wave for objectives like dives, recalls, roams, or safety against your opponent in a large wave.

Fast Pushing is about quickly gaining lane priority for objectives, roams, fast recalls, or trapping opponents under their turret.

Freezing means denying the opponent resources by keeping the wave away from them, especially useful when behind.

Handshake Wave / Equal Wave: Utilize balanced waves, especially cannon waves, for recalls or rotations when the wave is in the lane's middle.

As a you want to keep the wave optimally in your safe zone near the turret but not under it. Usually you are not the one to choose it since you won't have priority. As long as you can farm under the Turret and Keep Wave near it we are fine.

Worst Outcomes possible is when the Enemy will Pull the wave toward him, letting it slow-push into his side. That's when you can't play while you are before Level 6 since you lack mobility and weak. Respect, soak xp and be careful for the gank till the wave bounces back. You can Ping the Jungler to Help you with that.

If Opponent Pushes the wave and then recalls, if you got enough Wave Clear you want to shove the wave and push another one to deny him - that purerly depends on his recall timer, how quick he is and if the another wave is without cannon or with cannon. Any Kind of Wave with Cannon makes it harder to shove.

If you got pushed but the next wave is relatively close to coming to the lane, you can consider pulling the wave and keeping in in front of your turret causing it to freeze in front of it. Causing opponents to lose minions. This case scenario is good if he didn't properly crush on you and left to base if you don't need to base then you can keep it near your turret and deny him.

Make sure that u won't overstay for "one more wave" after crushing if enemy is already coming back from base, instead prioritize recalling also and coming back in time to match his presence than overstaying for a plate or wave.

Keep Waves on the Center and Trade with at Level 6, since thats where u got most space, the smaller the wave the harder to trade.

If you can't trade or he is pushing too fast, just exchange the waves and consider Roam Timers or simply just scaling if there are no chances on the map.

Warding around Mid-Lane is simpler than many think.

Effective warding relies on jungle tracking and helps secure a safe vision around your lane.

Ward placement depends on your objectives, priorities, and map awareness. Random warding can sometimes lead to dangerous situations.

Usually as you gonna be pushed in the early game if that situation repeats all the time put one ward in front of you on the lane, preferable on the center thanks to it we can track enemy midlaner moves and rotations whenever he leaves you.

While Waves constantly meet on the center, before they do please put one ward on the edge of the midlane bush for the basic security and cover from the jungler.

The more time beetwen the waves, the deeper and more precise vision can be done.

While you are constantly shoved, ward our own raptors/bush on the other side of the turret which is gonna provide you information about potential dive on you.

More in Detail is Explained in the Video Below.

Consider what to do after pushing a wave and gaining time. This is where map awareness comes into play. Often, players miss opportunities for vision, rotations, efficient recalls, or team assistance.

Roaming means using your time efficiently to impact the map. However, it's important to be rational:

- Consider your wave state and potential losses from roaming.
- Is it efficient to roam with a large amount of unspent gold?
- Could the roam be risky due to strong opponents?

Be open-minded about opportunities but avoid tunnel vision on just your lane. Safe and effective roams often coincide with cannon waves or when a large wave crashes into the enemy turret.

doesn't roam match or tries to follow his opposite laner. It's completly normal that opposite laner is outroaming you while you are still busy getting the wave. Focus on Being Efficient with cs and experience.

Don't Sacrifice yourself for roaming for the team, choose yourself and be selfish - this is the way of carrying as . Of course there are exceptions and it requires your to develop good game-sense on what roam is good and which one is bad.

It's all about the time beetwen the waves, how long is it and what options are available. Be Rational, bold, and selfish if you are unsure what to do in early game.

Trading, or fighting your opponent on the lane, should become instinctive over time. However, here are some general trading tips:

- Look for trades when your opponent is last-hitting a minion, as they'll be preoccupied. (After Level 6 as )
- Pay attention to positioning and click dynamics. Proper spacing can make or break a trade.
- Consider minion numbers. Having more minions on your side often means safer and more advantageous trades.
- Capitalize on moments when the opponent uses a crucial spell on the wave, leaving them vulnerable for few seconds.

Before Level 6, you don't Trade as you are suppose to farm and use your to block damage, and farm minions with it. Same goes for the . After Level 6 we would love to slowly implement trading patterns.

Expect enemy spells being thrown at you, what can be pressed and visualize it firstly.

Vs Mages if you can secure on top of them you usually will win.
If they are too healthy, or got spells like charm in front of your melee wave, slithly behind it but to the point our and can reach them to poke. Repeat it as many times it is needed to poke them out before commiting fully to the main Combo.

- Track Enemy Cooldowns
- Visualize Enemy Spells and Expect Them to react with your
- Punish them when they don't have cooldowns
- Learn the Combo Section in Depth

It's a Chess Game beetwen both players, literal chess and expecting each other moves and how to counter it with your spells or respond. More in Combo Section and in Laning Phase Section.

At 2:55 Every Jungler wants to contest the Scuttler, expect the gank to have place around third minute and ward before then.

If your Jungler will show up on the Scuttler and you won't see there enemy jungler, that means he is on the other side of a river.

After Third Minute expect him to comeback to base and repeat his clear from the opposite side of the river he showed up. That's how he will start Second round of his clear.

You can Ward enemy Raptors at 0:40 but it's pretty risky, so preferbly ping your jungler asking assistance ping and ask him to cover while doing so. That's the best u can do as because you are going to be pushed anyway.

Firstly, there are a few types of Kassadin Laning Phases, depending on the enemy Meele and Ranged.

General Laning Mile-Stones & Tips

Your first milestone is to reach level 6 without getting killed or having a bad base. Focus on Efficient farming with your , and . Don't waste these to trade because you won't kill the guy before first base anyway.

Expect getting punished for approaching minions, visualize enemy spell and try to block it with your or dodge it to one of the sides.

Think about your Health bar as currency that you spend to get gold from the minions. Remember not every minion is worth health, if it means you lose 50% of it so be rational.

Once your Health is too low, recall and back to the lane. Don't Overstay for too long.

Don't Push the wave early-game, try to maintain it in front of your turret but not under it. Of course it's all about how opponents does and you can't force, always adapt.

Once you Reach Level 6 it's all about if it's Ranged or Melee Matchup.

Ranged Matchup

As you know, they always poke. So you need to be good at moving and dodging, expecting the spells before they are even thrown at you for a certain minion. If you survived early-game that's great. If you didn't that's a spacing/reaction issue or you simply overstayed too long.

Trade with them from Level 6 once the wave is on the Center with equal number of the minions. into the max range of and press them and side-step to the side/back to dodge incoming spell. Learn the range of this combo, since it's the safest combo to implement pressure on them without getting harassed.

Once they are poked you can commit on them with so try to stay to the side next to the wave for better angle, preferebly let them waste a spell first, or dodge it with directly into them. You stat-check enemy AP Midlaner, since you are natural anti-mage with magic shield and damage reduction from magic damage. If they are Physical Damage, be even more careful and don't on the top of them.

Remember to make vision before trading, to check mini-map.

Some games they are too good, so it's okay. Just Scale and try to get to Level 11, exchange the waves, keep getting gold and experience till you get to the Side-Lane - That's where you win for sure at Level 11.

Melee Matchup

Melee matchups are harder, since they require faster reaction time and skrimishes before level 6. Same mentality, let them push and try to farm. Expect when they can go-in on you and with what Spells - Respond instantly and Trade them back with everything you got so you won't become a boxing bag who doesn't trade back while forced to.

AD Matchups are way harder, and you need way more time to deal with them, some require a lot of knowledge.

Trade with them , , but disengage with since you won't win pro-longed trade vs Ad Champion. Your Champion is Cooldown Dependent. Wait for them to waste their cooldowns.

only next to your turret, or when they are low enough to kill them.

Remember is way harder compared to let's say Matchups because ekko is a champion that is burst dependent and doesn't cooldowns but only auto-attack which makes him way more harder against you. Your Champion is Burst dependent, which means you are effective in quick trades early game but not long-ones.

Remember, your actions pre-Level 6 depend greatly on the opposing laner's skill level, as each player's abilities vary.

Summary

Forcing too much early on is useless, as is weak in early skirmishes. Be cautious around the 3:30 timer, when junglers contest the Scuttler. Develop skills to track the enemy jungler, which is crucial for effective wave management.

When attempting to last hit, use to mitigate incoming poke by last hitting with spell or pressing it to block incoming magic damage from the opponent. The first major challenge is crashing the wave to recall safely. Don't hesitate to ask your jungler for help or use to return to the lane with items. Often enemy is not thinking and constantly pushing which is kind of good for you to stay near your turret Till Level 6.

Upon reaching Level 6, you can start trading more effectively. There are three main approaches: using in melee range followed by a quick escape with , or jumping in on the opponent while being aware of your limits, usually to finish them off once you made them low enough with your poke.
The third Pattern is Using for a gap close to poke with the and Range, and repeating it until they get low enough to commit fully.

Sometimes, the lane may enter a "Ping-Pong" state where the enemy is constantly shoving and you are receiving the waves, Between those waves you guys are gonna have time for rotations, warding, and Map Impact.

From this point, look for opportunities to impact other parts of the map. Consider your roam timings and try to pressure other lanes or the jungle if your opponent is overly defensive. Keep your for significant game moments or to counter enemy roams you can't directly follow. As an assassin, benefits from using for invades and hunting for kills. - Must have Trinket once you are starting to play on Side-Lane.

[ See the Abilities category for Combos ]

Your playstyle should adapt to the flow of the game, always looking for ways to maximize your impact and bring your team closer to victory.

In the mid-game as , focus on applying pressure to side lanes while keeping your available. Your mobility allows for significant map pressure and fast rotations.

Consider swapping lanes with your bot laners once their Tier 1 Turret is down. They can more effectively siege and pressure mid-lane, while you can exploit side lanes for picks and resources. Your allows you to influence the map and objectives significantly. Think of yourself as a hunter, utilizing the fog of war and flanks. Don't forget to use for optimal plays.

Stay proactive by rotating and looking for opportunities. If nothing happens, continue applying pressure on the side lane and track enemy movements.

Group with your team for critical fights like dragon and baron, but always check the scoreboard if they are too behind you should stay on the side lane. Each game's macro dynamics differ, so adapt your strategy accordingly.

The more behind your Team, the more selfish you should play for yourself and try to get as many resources as possible to scale faster and carry the game later on.

Step-By-Step

1. Implement Pressure on the Side-Lane, causing waves to push into the enemy turret/side.

2. Check Map and Consider Rotation to flank opponents or stay on the side-lane waiting for the incoming waves

3. Repeat the Sequence and Use time beetwen waves to question what options are available on the Map.

4. It's All About Generating Chances, due to making the opponent occupied since he must receive the wave you pushed on the Side-Lane.

Mid-Game Macro

Late game is where truly shines, with 's damage and cooldown enabling near one-shots of enemy carries. Remain in the fog of war, looking for opportunities but aware that one misstep could cost the game.

Consider the strengths of your champion: immense mobility, effective flanks, and powerful side lane presence. Your actions should be calculated, especially when the game's outcome depends on your decisions.

Late Game Strategies for Kassadin

In 5 vs 5 team fights, Make sure to find a position that doesn't reveal you, flank would be the best, wait for the enemy carry to approach, and try to delete their back-lane. Ignore The Tanks and don't reveal yourself to them. You must be flexible to find the best position and that's why you have your .

In split-pushing scenarios, your goal is to force the enemy to respond to your pressure, creating opportunities for your team. When the Enemy goes back to you to catch a wave, you can consider crossing the map and making the fight 5 vs 4 or simply finding a pick along with your to ensure you are not walking on the vision.

Effective team fighting often involves waiting for the right moment to unleash your combo. In certain cases, initiating with a → combo can be game-changing, especially if followed by . Analyze the situation to determine whether to focus on the backline or assist with front-line enemies.

Split-pushing offers chances for ambushes, as enemies may not expect your sudden appearance. However, as I said, in every game you have to analyze the circumstances given to analyze what is right and what's not.

After Level 16 it's all about finding a Flank and a Pick that can carry your Team to the Victory. Fog of War, Oracle Lens and Good Angle are all you need most of the time. If 5 vs 5 doesn't work out at all, you have to start Split-Pushing.

Step-By-Step

1. Generate the Side-Lane Pressure
2. Use Fog of War and your Mobility to find flanks and angles to find a Pick
3. Try to Eliminate Enemy Back-Line or Find a Pick before Objective Fight
4. Clear Vision with
5. Act like a Real Predator, find your prey, explore and prepare an ambush.

Late-Game Macro

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Before we start, it's crucial to acknowledge that League of Legends is as much a mental game as it is a strategic one. A proper mindset is essential for climbing the ranks and improving your skills. Without it, you're more likely to become frustrated, depressed, and pressured. This can stem from various factors like social pressure, not seeing results within a certain time frame, or dealing with negativity from others.

One of the biggest challenges players face is managing their emotions. Letting go of negative feelings and focusing on self-improvement is key.

Remember, this is your journey, your time, and your story. Don't fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Everyone progresses at their own pace. Blaming teammates won't aid your growth.

The most effective way to improve is to be open-minded and embrace the process of change, focusing on what you can control – yourself.

Throughout my coaching and motivational talks, I've emphasized the importance of the right mindset. Without it, the game can become a source of distress rather than enjoyment.

Change starts with you. Dismiss the notion that "My Teammates are keeping me in this elo". If that were true, there would be no high-tier players. Reject excuses like "I'm just unlucky with teams" and focus on personal growth.

Every game is a learning opportunity. Reflect on your games, identify areas for improvement, and keep moving forward.

Conclusions from your games are crucial for your progress.

Thank you for taking the time to read my guide. I firmly believe that with dedication and the insights from this guide, you can achieve your goals. Believe in yourself, persevere, and continually strive for improvement. Remember, becoming a better player is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires time, practice, and patience.

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[S16] Rank 1 Kassadin Complete Guide | By Coach xblademojo

[S16] Rank 1 Kassadin Complete Guide | By Coach xblademojo

Recommended Items

Runes: Most Games - Scaling & Consistency

Spells:

Flash

Teleport

Flash

Ignite

Barrier

Flash

Items

Ability Order Standard

Void Stone (PASSIVE)

Null Sphere (Q)

Nether Blade (W)

Force Pulse (E)

Riftwalk (R)

Threats & Synergies

Zed

Akshan

Sett

Tristana

Lucian

Graves

Yone

Camille

Renekton

Tryndamere

Irelia

Ryze

Cassiopeia

Orianna

Talon

Qiyana

Zilean

Akali

Galio

Lux

Ahri

Hwei

Yasuo

Zoe

Vladimir

Sylas

Ekko

Diana

Malzahar

Ambessa

Katarina

Corki

Annie

Mel

Veigar

Lissandra

Shaco

Yuumi

Rek'Sai

Xin Zhao

Jarvan IV

Nocturne

Shen

Trundle

Nunu & Willump

Amumu

Soraka

Zilean

Nasus

Lee Sin

Olaf

Rengar

Evelynn

Karthus

Nidalee

Shaco

Yuumi

Rek'Sai

Xin Zhao

Jarvan IV

Nocturne