Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.2%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Kassadin

FMageMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Kassadin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kassadin based on 14 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Kassadin matchup.

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Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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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Azir - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
50.0% WR
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Kassadin vs Azir matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kassadin
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Kassadin Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
989
DMG / min
1,074
12,296
Gold / game
13,862
108
Heal / min
252
595
DMG Mitigated / min
912
0.4
CC / min
0.2
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Azir vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Kassadin matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, giving Azir a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kassadin's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Azir, 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
6.8Azir
6.5Kassadin
Azir and Kassadin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
989Azir
1,074Kassadin
Kassadin heavily out-damages Azir by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kassadin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,296Azir
13,862Kassadin
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,566 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.2Kassadin
Both Azir and Kassadin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
702Azir
1,164Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 462 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Kassadin

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Kassadin are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Azir the best chance to compete against Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir60.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin40.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir44.4%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin55.6%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Azir 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Azir must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kassadin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kassadin survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Azir Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs KassadinTriumph - best Azir rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs KassadinCut Down - best Azir rune vs Kassadin
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs KassadinResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs KassadinOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Azir maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kassadin.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.23%627.489012,19546.4%58.8%
48.08%526.892311,65733.3%58.1%
44.00%506.993013,00755.6%37.5%
30.61%497.196411,76624.1%40.0%
44.44%456.892812,99135.7%48.4%
34.88%436.770510,95440.0%30.4%
44.19%437.389011,93536.8%50.0%
45.24%426.983812,11536.8%52.2%
37.14%356.697110,99528.6%42.9%
41.18%346.973411,49855.6%25.0%
57.58%337.099012,10857.1%57.9%
51.52%336.991611,38942.9%57.9%
48.48%336.569611,14243.8%52.9%
50.00%327.093511,80666.7%35.3%
51.61%317.275512,26940.0%62.5%
40.00%256.672610,00942.9%36.4%
54.17%246.891012,09760.0%50.0%
69.57%237.093012,76477.8%64.3%
30.00%207.280211,67740.0%20.0%
40.00%206.784010,47625.0%62.5%
45.00%207.690710,50233.3%62.5%
45.00%207.51,07512,14740.0%50.0%
26.32%196.780413,32120.0%28.6%
42.11%197.378112,08344.4%40.0%
52.63%197.082212,52475.0%36.4%
61.11%187.487212,88233.3%75.0%
41.18%176.673310,73025.0%55.6%
43.75%167.267910,27725.0%62.5%
56.25%167.486512,32660.0%54.5%
62.50%167.281012,76140.0%72.7%
62.50%167.71,01712,424100.0%33.3%
40.00%157.191512,19560.0%30.0%
50.00%146.898912,29660.0%44.4%
42.86%147.482810,86144.4%40.0%
53.85%137.41,06014,94566.7%50.0%
63.64%116.993211,13250.0%80.0%
45.45%117.07759,91916.7%80.0%
27.27%117.31,03314,1940.0%37.5%
45.45%117.678412,66060.0%33.3%
60.00%106.987312,56133.3%71.4%
40.00%106.71,01613,14340.0%40.0%
60.00%107.082410,604100.0%20.0%
60.00%106.21,19114,53450.0%62.5%
22.22%96.365812,4390.0%28.6%
66.67%97.588811,810100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.980012,16533.3%40.0%
12.50%86.88599,8710.0%50.0%
62.50%86.782310,79966.7%60.0%
25.00%87.283811,69850.0%16.7%
87.50%87.897213,21580.0%100.0%
57.14%77.998113,55866.7%50.0%
42.86%76.878610,98150.0%33.3%
28.57%77.01,02212,5210.0%40.0%
16.67%67.71,0478,46325.0%0.0%
40.00%57.51,17713,53133.3%50.0%
20.00%57.579010,7220.0%33.3%
60.00%57.768014,441100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.884712,3010.0%80.0%
60.00%56.61,01113,596100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.391812,2930.0%75.0%
40.00%55.83975,50240.0%0.0%

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Azir vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Azir do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Azir vs Kassadin matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Kassadin?

The best Azir build against Kassadin includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Kassadin?

The best Azir runes against Kassadin use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Kassadin?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Kassadin with a 50.0% win rate. Azir slightly edges out Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Azir against Kassadin?

When playing Azir against Kassadin, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.