Cassiopeia, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
44.2%
Pick Rate
0.6%
Ban Rate
0.7%

Cassiopeia Mid Counters & Lane Matchups

Cassiopeia F TierMage
Patch
26.20
Games
1,155
Lane
Mid
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 17, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Cassiopeia counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Yone, Lux, Yasuo, Akali, Fizz. The best Cassiopeia counter is Yone, with Cassiopeia having only a 34.43% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Cassiopeia counter choices are Zoe, Diana, Katarina, TwistedFate, Galio. Below are the top Cassiopeia counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

Hardest counter
Yasuowins 62.7%
Biggest lane bully
Fizz+987 gold at 15
Mid lanes won at 15
41.9%

Who Counters Cassiopeia Mid (Patch 26.20)

12 lane opponents · 543 games

The hardest Mid matchup for Cassiopeia is Yasuo, who wins 62.7% of their games against Cassiopeia. Fizz is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 987 gold ahead of Cassiopeia on average. Across the 12 matchups with lane data, Cassiopeia is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 7.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Yone66.7%+305−3.2−80Counter57
Lux66.7%+443+2.5+420CounterWins lane54
Fizz68.8%+987−0.3+391CounterWins lane32
Yasuo62.7%+663+6.4+390CounterWins lane67
Akali67.7%−231−13.8−194Counter31
Diana61.8%+733−10.1+329Leans their wayWins lane34
Ahri57.4%+419−4.8+268Leans their way47
Veigar54.8%−146−4.5+64Leans their way42
Zed52.9%+855−3.6+399Leans their wayWins lane51
Syndra54.1%+621+9.8+269Leans their wayWins lane37
Malzahar52.3%+415+19.0+138Leans their wayWins lane44
Vladimir44.7%−193−5.8−11Leans your way47

Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.

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Strongest picks vs Cassiopeia
PickWin rate vs CassiopeiaGold @15Games
1. Yone66.7%+30557
2. Lux66.7%+44354
3. Fizz68.8%+98732
4. Yasuo62.7%+66367
5. Akali67.7%−23131

Cassiopeia Lane Gold at 15 Minutes

Cassiopeia's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Cassiopeia is ahead; left, the opponent is.

When facing Cassiopeia in League of Legends, understanding Cassiopeia's primary damage profile is essential for building effective counter strategies. Cassiopeia deals primarily magic damage, which means prioritizing magic resist in your defensive itemization will significantly reduce Cassiopeia's threat in fights. Top defensive items against Cassiopeia include Mercury's Treads, Spirit Visage, Force of Nature, and Banshee's Veil. These items provide substantial magic resist stats that directly mitigate Cassiopeia's damage output throughout all stages of the game.

From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Cassiopeia counters are Yasuo. These champions either out-trade Cassiopeia in lane, have abilities that negate Cassiopeia's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Yasuo in particular exploits Cassiopeia's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.

Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Cassiopeia involves understanding Cassiopeia's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Cassiopeia when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Cassiopeia in team fights before Cassiopeia can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Cassiopeia to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Cassiopeia's impact and secure victory.

When to Counter Cassiopeia - Game Phase Strategy

EARLYEarly Game (Levels 1-6)

Cassiopeia may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.

MIDMid Game (Levels 7-13)

Cassiopeia's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Cassiopeia can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.

LATELate Game (Levels 14-18)

Cassiopeia provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Cassiopeia or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.

Tips for Playing Against Cassiopeia

  • Pick Yasuo or similar champions with kits that exploit Cassiopeia's weaknesses
  • Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Cassiopeia's damage in lane
  • Track Cassiopeia's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
  • Ward Cassiopeia's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
  • Coordinate with your jungler to gank Cassiopeia during vulnerable windows
  • Dodge Cassiopeia's skill shots by moving unpredictably
  • All-in Cassiopeia when mana is low from spell rotations

Riot's tips for playing against Cassiopeia

  • Be wary of Cassiopeia's damage potential with Twin Fang when she has you poisoned.
  • Turn away from Cassiopeia when she is casting Petrifying Gaze to get slowed instead of stunned.
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Cassiopeia Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20

Who counters Cassiopeia?

In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to Cassiopeia are Yasuo (62.7% over 67 games).

What is Cassiopeia's hardest matchup?

Yasuo. Cassiopeia wins only 37.3% of 67 lane games against Yasuo and sits at −663 gold at 15 minutes.

Who beats Cassiopeia in lane?

Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Cassiopeia's toughest lanes are Fizz (+987 gold ahead), Zed (+855 gold ahead), Diana (+733 gold ahead).

Is Cassiopeia a lane bully?

No. Cassiopeia Mid averages 329 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 42% of games — Cassiopeia plays for later fights.