Ahri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Ahrivs Kassadin

CMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ahri vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kassadin wins with a 73.9% win rate (+47.8%) over Ahri based on 23 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup.

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Ahri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Ahri - 26.1% win rate in this matchup
Ahri
26.1% WR
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Kassadin vs Ahri matchup - 73.9% win rate
Kassadin
73.9% WR

Who Wins the Ahri vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 23
26.1%
Win Rate
73.9%
6.6
CS / min
6.6
858
DMG / min
892
10,557
Gold / game
11,698
228
Heal / min
225
380
DMG Mitigated / min
825
0.7
CC / min
0.2
18.2%
Early Game WR
81.8%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ahri vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Ahri vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 73.9% win rate compared to Ahri's 26.1%, giving Kassadin a 47.8 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ahri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kassadin overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ahri vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Ahri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kassadin holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Ahri
6.6Kassadin
Ahri and Kassadin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
858Ahri
892Kassadin
Kassadin deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Ahri. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ahri choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kassadin's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,557Ahri
11,698Kassadin
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,140 more gold per game than Ahri. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ahri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ahri
0.2Kassadin
Ahri provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
607Ahri
1,050Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 443 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ahri Build Against Kassadin

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Kassadin are Shadowflame, Malignance and Lich Bane. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Ahri early game win rateAhri18.2%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin81.8%
Late Game
Kassadin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ahri late game win rateAhri33.3%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin66.7%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 81.8% win rate — a 63.6 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Kassadin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kassadin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ahri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ahri Runes Against Kassadin

Domination rune tree - Ahri primary runes vs KassadinDomination
Electrocute - best Ahri rune vs KassadinTaste of Blood - best Ahri rune vs KassadinGrisly Mementos - best Ahri rune vs KassadinUltimate Hunter - best Ahri rune vs Kassadin
Sorcery rune tree - Ahri secondary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ahri rune vs KassadinTranscendence - best Ahri rune vs Kassadin
10.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ahri the best tools to compete against Kassadin in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ahri's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ahri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.25%1126.379310,85057.1%55.6%
45.00%1006.292611,57435.6%52.7%
38.54%966.390710,87732.6%43.4%
43.48%926.781011,29350.0%38.9%
42.35%856.381411,75554.8%35.2%
54.22%836.279411,76958.6%51.9%
50.70%716.392212,56647.6%52.0%
46.97%666.374310,61540.6%52.9%
47.62%636.078911,65545.0%48.8%
42.86%636.180911,18839.1%45.0%
54.84%626.596411,43246.1%61.1%
48.33%606.289110,74937.5%55.6%
54.39%576.387911,57833.3%66.7%
52.73%556.370910,68357.1%50.0%
52.83%536.677311,17054.5%51.6%
35.29%516.080310,41827.3%41.4%
52.08%486.380511,58158.8%48.4%
63.64%446.481210,08466.7%61.5%
46.51%436.688510,43936.8%54.2%
37.21%436.580110,98721.4%44.8%
53.66%416.376611,65652.9%54.2%
52.50%406.489810,63257.1%47.4%
47.37%386.67979,86455.0%38.9%
61.11%366.591811,05357.1%63.6%
47.22%366.397011,16250.0%46.1%
64.71%346.472810,13777.8%50.0%
41.94%316.584110,17847.1%35.7%
67.86%286.980811,09176.9%60.0%
33.33%276.570610,29133.3%33.3%
50.00%266.786911,63050.0%50.0%
26.09%236.685810,55718.2%33.3%
52.17%237.083812,11755.6%50.0%
60.00%206.989613,67075.0%50.0%
47.37%196.194713,09760.0%42.9%
61.11%186.680111,99066.7%55.6%
72.22%186.878810,94362.5%80.0%
76.47%176.593911,66483.3%72.7%
50.00%166.991512,17366.7%28.6%
40.00%156.571710,86050.0%28.6%
46.67%156.165011,08550.0%45.5%
28.57%145.466812,0370.0%36.4%
46.15%136.473610,42755.6%25.0%
66.67%127.08239,89166.7%66.7%
50.00%107.31,24411,84950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.17089,96675.0%50.0%
44.44%95.56129,08820.0%75.0%
66.67%96.897311,32875.0%60.0%
25.00%86.879612,87733.3%20.0%
25.00%85.69908,29225.0%25.0%
37.50%84.968810,8610.0%50.0%
62.50%86.192613,0640.0%83.3%
57.14%77.01,11712,24966.7%50.0%
83.33%66.31,1099,841100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.588010,86366.7%66.7%
50.00%65.574112,2560.0%60.0%
50.00%66.382912,9580.0%60.0%
33.33%66.884611,86966.7%0.0%
60.00%56.885013,789100.0%33.3%
80.00%55.890312,51766.7%100.0%
60.00%57.67737,00950.0%100.0%
80.00%56.81,07912,983100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.36427,07650.0%0.0%
40.00%56.482611,15250.0%33.3%
80.00%56.41,02410,296100.0%75.0%

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Ahri vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ahri do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup with a 73.9% win rate compared to Ahri's 26.1%, a 47.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ahri do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Ahri with a 81.8% win rate versus 18.2%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ahri do against Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Ahri with a 73.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 47.8 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Ahri build against Kassadin?

The best Ahri build against Kassadin includes Shadowflame, Malignance, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ahri runes against Kassadin?

The best Ahri runes against Kassadin use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 10.0% win rate in the Ahri vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ahri counter Kassadin?

No, Ahri struggles against Kassadin with only a 26.1% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Ahri against Kassadin?

When playing Ahri against Kassadin, play cautiously and avoid Kassadin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kassadin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.