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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

lets you hit your power spikes earlier and snowball games hard. You don’t necessarily need to rush just to scale to level 16 — most matchups can be handled comfortably with , , and . In some lanes you can even start building a lead from level 1 with trades, so your game doesn’t have to wait until late. By mid game you always have the option to pressure the side lanes and roam, or group up when a 5 vs 5 team fight is needed.

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

The early game is his main weakness — a single misstep can be punished hard, and he’s an easy target to dive. Just as important is his lack of lane priority, which makes contesting river fights and securing Scuttlers tough. Always communicate your lane state to your jungler so they don’t over-force a play and then blame you for the pick. On top of that, he takes time to learn and master, since he has plenty of rough 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. You can also chain into 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.

helps you navigate the early game, letting you correct laning mistakes and survive hard matchups since you can get back to lane quickly. It also lets you counter the enemy's roam, potentially saving the game. In the mid or late game, Teleport lets you split-push while staying ready to rejoin your teammates at a moment's notice.

Ignite

Why Ignite? In the current season it's much easier to get back to lane in time thanks to the Homeguard movement speed, which lets you skip .

You gain more lane pressure and higher kill potential in the early game, which can snowball your lead after level 6 and improve your chances of winning.

Barrier

Another option for the current Season 16 — it makes it pretty easy to survive any hard assassin lane. You can also bait them into a dive or all-in, since they'll often forget about your Barrier even at higher elo.

In the end, pick whatever fits you best — when it comes to Teleport vs Ignite vs Barrier, all three are great.

An incredibly consistent rune that speeds up your scaling thanks to the Gold it gives you for dealing damage to opponents. It's hard to proc in the early game, but you'll always get value out of it sooner or later. There are many games where you simply don't have the time to scale before your team falls off or "ints" — and that's the key here, since the whole tree is built to help you create impact faster.

is amazing, since it gives you back 6% of the Gold spent on every completed item. Once you start snowballing you get far more value out of it than from , especially when can consider as a third item.

— with gone, the tonic is becoming the optimal choice. improves your wave clear while giving you 40 Gold, boosts your burst for an important fight, and grants one extra skill point without leveling up (no Ultimate point, though).

A must-have choice, because it lowers the cooldown of your summoner spells. That means your is up more often to catch a pick or make an aggressive play. On top of that you gain Item Haste, so any item with an active or passive on cooldown comes back faster — , .

is a consistent damage buff for — since is a dash/blink, it grants extra burst (bonus Lethality and Magic Penetration) for a few seconds after you use it. That means your whole early-game combo hits much harder and boosts your snowball potential.

enhances 's mobility by granting Ultimate Haste (lower cooldown). This makes you far more flexible — the more rotations you get, the more aggressive you can play, the more damage you deal, and the bigger risks you can take.

Meant for extended trades, especially when the enemy team is tanky as a whole. Unlike the other keystones it gives you a great chunk of Ability Power with no cooldown — great against tanks who deal less damage and let you commit to fights longer. Once it's fully stacked you also start healing from the damage you deal. It's also worth considering when the enemy team is full-AD: you can rush tanky items without having to give up Ability Power to compensate.

— take it when you want to play more aggressively with the mindset of snowballing early. It's best against no-sustain laners like , , , or any ranged matchup, since you can constantly poke with without taking much back. I usually combine it with .

focuses on giving you more burst in a single combo and is meant to help you snowball early. It's more consistent than , since it won't fall off the way Comet does later on. So if you'd rather not scale and want to play aggressive, but you're not sure you can squeeze the full value out of Comet, go for Electrocute — it synergizes with , since Ignite counts as one proc toward .

The tree gives a sturdy laning phase, which is especially valuable before level 6. Use to out-trade melee opponents, leaning on its cooldown to soak up burst damage. pairs well with against ranged poke, providing continuous health regeneration. Against heavy-CC teams, take for early tankiness and for extra health. is an excellent mid-to-late-game choice, granting extra armor and magic resistance that synergize with 's scaling nature and boost his team-fight presence.

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

Winning Early: Take one shard for the most HP early to beat your opponent.

VS Hard Matchups: Take one shard to make you bulkier and help you survive the early game.

Ultimate Scaling: Use two shards and one to squeeze the most scaling value out of them.

Void Stone

, ’s passive, reduces magic damage taken by 10% and lets him ignore unit collision. This makes him a formidable pick against teams with significant magic damage. Being able to move through units means you can't be blocked by minions or champions, which eliminates 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 shield. It's crucial for farming safely, since is vulnerable to poke and punishment. In the early game it's better used for farming than for poking.

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

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

Nether Blade

Early game, helps with 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 helps build your stacks. You can even cast it during stasis, showing '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 lane, use it to poke when the enemy is poorly positioned. It's also useful for engaging, disengaging, and peeling in team fights thanks to its AOE slow. You can surprise enemies with a → combo. Always watch its cooldown, since it can be charged with both your spells and the enemy's.

Riftwalk

offers unparalleled mobility, letting 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 extend its range with , a technique worth practicing. can also cancel certain CC abilities like 's . Mastering this skill is crucial for both offensive plays and peeling for teammates.

Here I'll explain the 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.) to gap-close into & range for poke. This is a common combo where you don't commit with — instead you do multiple poke rotations until they're low enough for you to fully commit at some point.

D.) → → AA → is a full-engage combo for a winning trade, especially useful when 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 you can secure the 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 executed thoughtfully, depending on the game state and your power level. The examples above give you 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 early to reduce more magic damage against mages and sustain in lane longer.

Maxing fully is not recommended due to its high cooldown and limited wave clear, and it's less effective in 2 vs 2 fights. Instead, maxing second can be more beneficial thanks 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 . Paired with 's decent mana sustain, it's a cost-effective choice, especially with a . Take it against opponents with limited poke like , , or . I'd recommend buying it on your first back if the lane was rough 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 helps with last-hitting minions. Great into , , , etc.

Cloth Armor

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

Kassadin's Item Choices Explained

Rod Of Ages

is ideal for extended fights. It boosts 's durability but lacks early-game burst and Ability Haste, so it leads to a slower early game but a strong late-game presence. It's particularly useful in tank-heavy matchups or against multiple assassins. Combined with , it now gives the greatest power spike on two items. Play it every game.

Manamune

is a core choice for in Season 16 — once it stacks enough mana to evolve into , every spell applies bonus physical damage. It does more damage than as a second item. Play it every game.

Seraph's Embrace

is a common choice for , providing mana sustain and a mana-based shield. It's great for boosting damage, since the extra mana feeds into it. When you need immediate burst, consider other items. Because of the → power spike, we're skipping in the current meta.

Malignance

is vital for in Season 16, optimizing burst and mobility. It grants Ultimate Ability Haste, which is essential for , and its mana boosts 's damage. Its Hatefog passive adds area damage, perfect for team fights and duels. It's the third item in most builds, unless a situational item is needed.

Zhonya's Hourglass

is a core item for survivability, buying you time to recharge and reposition in fights. It's especially effective against burst-damage champions like , , and , countering their key abilities. Consider building it third or fourth depending on what the game needs, or skip it completely 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-MR targets, ideal for cutting through tankier opponents' defenses. Thanks to , it's now possible to skip this item and invest in more AP or a tanky item instead — unless the enemy stacks way too much Magic Resist.

Rabadon's Deathcap

increases 's Ability Power by 35%, making it an excellent late-game choice. It's best once your other core items are in place. Good to have, but you can skip it if you need situational items or tankiness instead.

Mejai's Soulstealer

Since you start with in most games, upgrading to can be highly effective. It rewards careful play and offers strong snowball potential with its stacking mechanic. Consider upgrading to as your second or third item, based on your stacks and how much extra power you need to keep or extend your lead.

Frozen Heart

is exceptional against AD-heavy teams. Usually a third or fourth item. Examples: , , , .

Jak'Sho, The Protean

Good for prolonged fights when the enemy deals both physical and magic damage, so you benefit from both resistances plus the extra health. Take it when the whole enemy team is strong.

Kaenic Rookern

gives a ton of magic resistance and an extra shield. Take it when the enemy team is heavy AP or their win condition is one of their mages. This way you become much bulkier.

Sorcerer's Shoes

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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

Pair with to make up for your early-game Ability Haste deficit. They're more effective against tankier team compositions.

Mercury's Treads

are an excellent counter against teams with abundant crowd control, like compositions featuring , , or . They're especially useful when 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 the enemy is full AD you can rush them, then simply continue your standard build path if you don't want to commit to as much armor as .

Kassadin Must Know

Power-Spike List

1. - 850 Gold First Base.

2. Level 6 +

3. +

4. Level 11

5. + +

6. Level 16

Itemization Order

→ → your third item depends on the game state and the enemy team comp. If everything is under control and you don't need a defensive item, go .

If the enemy win condition is AD, or there are ultimates to counter, go / third.

If everything goes well, your fourth item can simply be , or another defensive item depending on what you need — or .

What is Mid-lane? Mid-lane is both highly impactful and challenging. It offers numerous ways to influence the game thanks 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 ways 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 keeping yourself safe behind 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: use balanced waves, especially cannon waves, for recalls or rotations when the wave sits in the lane's middle.

As you want to keep the wave in your safe zone near your turret, but not under it. Usually you don't get to choose, since you won't have priority. As long as you can farm near your turret and keep the wave there, you're fine.

The worst outcome is when the enemy pulls the wave toward him, letting it slow-push onto his side. Before level 6 you can't do much here, since you lack mobility and are weak — respect it, soak XP, and watch for ganks until the wave bounces back. You can ping your jungler to help with that.

If your opponent pushes the wave and then recalls, and you have enough wave clear, you want to shove the wave and push the next one to deny him. This purely depends on his recall timer, how fast he is, and whether the next wave has a cannon. Any wave with a cannon is harder to shove.

If you got pushed in but the next wave is close to arriving, you can consider pulling the wave and freezing it in front of your turret, making your opponent lose minions. This is good when he didn't fully crash the wave on you and backed off to base — if you don't need to recall yourself, you can keep it near your turret and deny him.

Make sure you don't overstay for "one more wave" after crashing it if the enemy is already on his way back from base. Instead, prioritize recalling too and getting back in time to match his presence, rather than overstaying for a plate or a wave.

Keep waves in the center and trade at level 6, since that's where you have the most space — the smaller the wave, the harder it is to trade.

If you can't trade or he's pushing too fast, just exchange waves and look for roam timers, or simply scale if there are no opportunities on the map.

Warding around Mid-Lane is simpler than many think.

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

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

As you'll usually be pushed in the early game. If that keeps happening, put one ward in front of you in the lane, preferably in the center — this lets you track the enemy mid-laner's moves and rotations whenever he leaves.

When the waves are meeting in the center, just before they do, put one ward on the edge of the mid-lane bush for basic safety and cover from the jungler.

The more time you have between waves, the deeper and more precise your vision can be.

When you're constantly shoved in, ward your own raptors / the bush on the other side of your turret — this gives you information about a potential dive on you.

This is explained in more detail 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 helping their team.

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

- Consider your wave state and what you'd lose by roaming.
- Is it efficient to roam with a large amount of unspent gold?
- Could the roam be risky because of strong opponents?

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

doesn't roam-match or try to follow his opposing laner. It's completely normal for the enemy laner to out-roam you while you're still busy collecting the wave. Focus on being efficient with CS and experience.

Don't sacrifice yourself roaming for the team — choose yourself and be selfish; that's how you carry as . Of course there are exceptions, and it takes good game sense to tell a good roam from a bad one.

It's all about the time between waves — how long it is and what options you have. Be rational, bold, and selfish when you're unsure what to do in the early game.

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

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

Before level 6 you don't trade as — you're supposed to farm and use to block damage while last-hitting minions with it. The same goes for . After level 6, you slowly start implementing trading patterns.

Anticipate the enemy's spells, think about what they can press, and visualize it first.

Against mages, if you can land right on top of them, you usually win.
If they're too healthy, or have spells like 's charm, in front of your melee wave — slightly behind it, but close enough that your and can reach them to poke. Repeat this as many times as needed to poke them out before fully committing to the main combo.

- Track enemy cooldowns
- Visualize the enemy's spells and be ready to react with your
- Punish them when they don't have cooldowns
- Learn the Combo Section in depth

It's a chess game between both players — literally chess: anticipating each other's moves and figuring out how to counter or respond with your spells. More in the Combo Section and the Laning Phase Section.

Around 2:55 every jungler wants to contest the Scuttler, so expect a gank around the third minute and ward before then.

If your jungler shows up at the Scuttler and you don't see the enemy jungler there, it means he's on the other side of the river.

After the third minute, expect him to head back to base and repeat his clear from the opposite side of the river he appeared on. That's how he starts the second round of his clear.

You can ward the enemy raptors at 0:40, but it's pretty risky, so preferably use an assistance ping and ask your jungler to cover you while you do. That's the best you can do as , since you'll be pushed in anyway.

First, there are a few types of Kassadin laning phases, depending on whether the enemy is melee or ranged.

General Laning Milestones & Tips

Your first milestone is to reach level 6 without getting killed or having a bad back. Focus on efficient farming with , , and . Don't waste them trading, since you won't kill the guy before your first back anyway.

Expect to get punished for approaching minions — visualize the enemy's spell and try to block it with or dodge it to one side.

Think of your health bar as currency you spend to collect gold from minions. Remember, not every minion is worth the health — if taking it costs you 50% of your HP, be rational.

Once your health is too low, recall and back to lane. Don't overstay.

Don't push the wave in the early game; try to keep it in front of your turret, but not under it. Of course, it all depends on what your opponent does — you can't force it, so always adapt.

Once you reach level 6, it all comes down to whether it's a ranged or melee matchup.

Ranged Matchup

As you know, they always poke, so you need to be good at moving and dodging — anticipating spells before they're even thrown at you for a given minion. If you survived the early game, great. If you didn't, it's a spacing/reaction issue, or you simply overstayed too long.

Start trading from level 6, once the wave is in the center with an equal number of minions. into the max range of and , press them, and side-step to the side or back to dodge the incoming spell. Learn the range of this combo, since it's the safest way to apply pressure without getting harassed back.

Once they're poked down you can commit with , so try to stay to the side next to the wave for a better angle — preferably let them waste a spell first, or dodge it by ing directly onto them. You stat-check enemy AP mid-laners, since you're a natural anti-mage with a magic shield and magic damage reduction. If they deal physical damage, be even more careful and don't on top of them.

Remember to set up vision before trading, and check the mini-map.

Some games they're just too good, and that's okay. Just scale and try to reach level 11 — exchange waves, keep collecting gold and experience until 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 reactions and skirmishes before level 6. Same mentality — let them push and try to farm. Anticipate when they can go in on you and with which spells, then respond instantly and trade back with everything you've got, so you don't become a punching bag that just takes hits without trading back.

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

Trade with , , and , but disengage with , since you won't win a prolonged trade against an AD champion. Your champion is cooldown-dependent, so wait for them to waste their cooldowns.

only next to your turret, or when they're low enough to kill.

Remember, is much harder than, say, , because Ekko is burst-dependent while relies on auto-attacks rather than cooldowns, which makes him much harder for you. Your champion is burst-dependent, which means you're effective in quick early-game trades 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, since is weak in early skirmishes. Be cautious around the 2:55 timer, when junglers contest the Scuttler. Develop the skill of tracking the enemy jungler, which is crucial for effective wave management.

When last-hitting, use to mitigate incoming poke — either last-hit with the spell or press 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 lane with items. Often the enemy isn't thinking and just keeps pushing, which is actually good for you — it lets you sit near your turret until 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 ; jumping in on the opponent while staying aware of your limits, usually to finish them once your poke has gotten them low; and the third pattern — using to gap-close into and range to poke, repeating it until they're low enough to fully commit.

Sometimes the lane enters a "ping-pong" state where the enemy is constantly shoving and you keep receiving the waves. Between those waves, you'll both 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 for significant moments or to counter enemy roams you can't directly follow. As an assassin, benefits from for invades and hunting kills — a must-have trinket once you start playing the 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 the 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 siege and pressure mid-lane more effectively, while you exploit the side lanes for picks and resources. Your lets you influence the map and objectives significantly. Think of yourself as a hunter, using 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, keep 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're too far behind, you should stay on the side lane. Each game's macro dynamics differ, so adapt your strategy accordingly.

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

Step-By-Step

1. Apply pressure on the side lane, pushing waves into the enemy turret/side.

2. Check the map and consider rotating to flank opponents, or stay on the side lane waiting for the incoming waves.

3. Repeat the sequence, and use the time between waves to ask what options are available on the map.

4. It's all about generating chances by keeping your opponent occupied, since he has to deal with 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. Stay in the fog of war, looking for opportunities, but be aware that one misstep could cost the game.

Consider the strengths of your champion: immense mobility, effective flanks, and a 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, find a position that doesn't reveal you — a flank is best — wait for the enemy carry to approach, and try to delete their backline. Ignore the tanks and don't reveal yourself to them. You need to stay flexible to find the best position, and that's exactly what your is for.

In split-pushing scenarios, your goal is to force the enemy to respond to your pressure, creating opportunities for your team. When the enemy comes to your side to catch the wave, you can consider crossing the map to make the fight 5 vs 4, or simply finding a pick — use your to make sure you're not walking into 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 decide whether to focus on the backline or help deal with the front line.

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

After level 16 it's all about finding a flank and a pick that can carry your team to victory. Fog of war, Oracle Lens, and a 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 side-lane pressure
2. Use the fog of war and your mobility to find flanks and angles for a pick
3. Try to eliminate the enemy backline, or find a pick before an objective fight
4. Clear vision with
5. Act like a real predator — find your prey, scout, 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