- Win Rate
- 45.0%
- Pick Rate
- 0.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
Cassiopeia Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 891
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Cassiopeia counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Ahri, Diana, Yasuo, Lux, Fizz. The best Cassiopeia counter is Ahri, with Cassiopeia having only a 33.33% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Cassiopeia counter choices are Zed, Zoe, Locke, Irelia, Leblanc. Below are the top Cassiopeia counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Biggest lane bully
- Yasuo+844 gold at 15
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 39.5%
Who Counters Cassiopeia Mid (Patch 26.20)
9 lane opponents · 332 gamesYasuo is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 844 gold ahead of Cassiopeia on average. Across the 9 matchups with lane data, Cassiopeia is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 2.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ahri | 65.7% | +258 | −6.2 | +118 | Leans their way | 35 |
 Yasuo | 59.6% | +844 | +4.7 | +468 | Leans their wayWins lane | 47 |
 Lux | 61.1% | +213 | +1.9 | +183 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Yone | 58.3% | +220 | −1.7 | −110 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Zed | 56.1% | +528 | −3.6 | +213 | Leans their wayWins lane | 41 |
 Veigar | 55.6% | +361 | +3.1 | +491 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Malzahar | 48.6% | +316 | +16.9 | −113 | Even | 37 |
 Sylas | 41.2% | −55 | −17.1 | +24 | Leans your way | 34 |
 Mel | 40.0% | +366 | +4.8 | +354 | Leans your way | 30 |
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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| Pick | Win rate vs Cassiopeia | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ahri | 65.7% | +258 | 35 |
| 2. Yasuo | 59.6% | +844 | 47 |
| 3. Lux | 61.1% | +213 | 36 |
| 4. Yone | 58.3% | +220 | 36 |
| 5. Zed | 56.1% | +528 | 41 |
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.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Cassiopeia counters are Ahri, Diana, Yasuo, and Lux. These champions either out-trade Cassiopeia in lane, have abilities that negate Cassiopeia's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Ahri 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
Cassiopeia may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
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.
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 Ahri 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 beats Cassiopeia in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Cassiopeia's toughest lanes are Yasuo (+844 gold ahead), Zed (+528 gold ahead).
Is Cassiopeia a lane bully?
No. Cassiopeia Mid averages 362 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 40% of games — Cassiopeia plays for later fights.