Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Azirvs Kassadin

FMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Azir based on 9 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Kassadin matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Kassadin - 33.3% win rateKassadin(33.3%)
Azir - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Azir
33.3% WR
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Kassadin vs Azir matchup - 66.7% win rate
Kassadin
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.1
CS / min
6.5
1,111
DMG / min
951
13,037
Gold / game
14,331
85
Heal / min
266
549
DMG Mitigated / min
875
0.5
CC / min
0.2
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Azir vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Azir's 33.3%, giving Kassadin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir 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 Azir leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir 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.

Azir vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Azir is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Azir
6.5Kassadin
Azir edges out Kassadin by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
1,111Azir
951Kassadin
Azir heavily out-damages Kassadin by 160 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,037Azir
14,331Kassadin
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,294 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
0.5Azir
0.2Kassadin
Azir provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Azir coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
634Azir
1,141Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 507 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, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
Kassadin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir25.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin75.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir40.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin60.0%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Azir. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Azir. 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. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs KassadinPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs KassadinCut Down - best Azir rune vs Kassadin
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs KassadinManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Kassadin
50.0% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Azir's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Azir with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kassadin 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 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Azir with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Kassadin?

The best Azir build against Kassadin includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Azir vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Kassadin?

No, Azir struggles against Kassadin with only a 33.3% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Azir against Kassadin?

When playing Azir 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.