Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Cassiopeiavs Galio

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Galio wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Cassiopeia based on 17 games. Galio wins the early laning phase while Cassiopeia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup.

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Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia 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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Cassiopeia - 41.2% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
41.2% WR
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Galio vs Cassiopeia matchup - 58.8% win rate
Galio
58.8% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Galio Matchup?

Galio wins the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup
Winner
Galio
Matches: 17
41.2%
Win Rate
58.8%
6.1
CS / min
5.6
696
DMG / min
766
10,424
Gold / game
10,817
241
Heal / min
128
484
DMG Mitigated / min
1,559
1.2
CC / min
1.4
14.3%
Early Game WR
85.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Cassiopeia vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Galio wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 41.2%, giving Galio a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Galio controls the early laning stage, but Cassiopeia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Galio needs to press advantages before Cassiopeia reaches their power spikes, while Cassiopeia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Galio leads by 962 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Galio has a strong advantage in this matchup. Cassiopeia players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Galio 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.

Cassiopeia vs Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

Galio wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

Galio is favored during the laning phase against Cassiopeia, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Galio holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Cassiopeia
5.6Galio
Cassiopeia edges out Galio 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 Cassiopeia.
Damage
696Cassiopeia
766Galio
Galio deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Cassiopeia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Cassiopeia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Galio's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,424Cassiopeia
10,817Galio
Galio earns 394 more gold per game than Cassiopeia, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Galio slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Cassiopeia
1.4Galio
Both Cassiopeia and Galio 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
726Cassiopeia
1,687Galio
Galio vastly out-sustains Cassiopeia, healing and mitigating 962 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Galio can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Cassiopeia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Cassiopeia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Galio

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Cassiopeia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Galio are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Galio. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Galio
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia14.3%
Galio early game win rateGalio85.7%
Late Game
Cassiopeia
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia60.0%
Galio late game win rateGalio40.0%

Galio dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Cassiopeia. This lopsided early game means Galio can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Cassiopeia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Galio. Extended games heavily favor Cassiopeia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Galio must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Cassiopeia reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Runes Against Galio

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs GalioPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs GalioPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs GalioLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs GalioLast Stand - best Cassiopeia rune vs Galio
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs GalioSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs GalioTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Galio
83.3% WR

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


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Cassiopeia'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 Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia 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
43.24%376.687710,50526.7%54.5%
50.00%305.986510,45845.5%52.6%
46.67%306.576610,53142.9%50.0%
48.28%296.596411,07356.3%38.5%
29.63%276.584211,42727.3%31.3%
56.52%235.565010,05440.0%69.2%
54.55%226.371710,75233.3%69.2%
66.67%216.37939,59277.8%58.3%
77.78%186.483212,09887.5%70.0%
41.18%176.285910,9870.0%63.6%
47.06%176.891610,67333.3%62.5%
58.82%176.888311,90250.0%66.7%
58.82%176.586211,85957.1%60.0%
41.18%176.169610,42414.3%60.0%
68.75%166.672512,820100.0%61.5%
25.00%166.664410,61922.2%28.6%
60.00%156.786412,06180.0%50.0%
28.57%145.294711,21520.0%33.3%
64.29%146.393715,587100.0%58.3%
30.77%137.266010,23833.3%28.6%
46.15%136.388711,89860.0%37.5%
38.46%136.074911,49325.0%44.4%
58.33%126.079110,35466.7%50.0%
18.18%116.481613,1240.0%20.0%
36.36%116.579511,10620.0%50.0%
45.45%116.469811,23660.0%33.3%
20.00%106.471010,02220.0%20.0%
77.78%96.196912,63266.7%83.3%
22.22%96.095414,9540.0%28.6%
77.78%97.08358,42185.7%50.0%
44.44%96.593012,24866.7%33.3%
66.67%96.81,03312,45566.7%66.7%
77.78%96.086413,088100.0%71.4%
37.50%86.696514,89433.3%40.0%
37.50%86.473911,89950.0%33.3%
57.14%77.41,13111,888100.0%40.0%
71.43%76.891011,39175.0%66.7%
42.86%76.791011,03033.3%50.0%
42.86%75.26188,80525.0%66.7%
42.86%77.297413,0710.0%75.0%
85.71%76.492914,88250.0%100.0%
0.00%75.96439,8530.0%0.0%
42.86%76.385110,5390.0%75.0%
85.71%76.81,02112,042100.0%66.7%
42.86%76.483311,76233.3%50.0%
57.14%76.39008,83866.7%50.0%
42.86%77.773510,61850.0%33.3%
57.14%75.68649,854100.0%0.0%
42.86%76.270312,07250.0%40.0%
57.14%76.77769,86875.0%33.3%
33.33%66.17299,1760.0%50.0%
16.67%64.871711,9290.0%20.0%
33.33%66.26488,58266.7%0.0%
33.33%66.35988,92025.0%50.0%
50.00%66.694713,80550.0%50.0%
16.67%66.07129,87933.3%0.0%
50.00%66.083412,8820.0%75.0%
33.33%66.495213,2040.0%40.0%
50.00%67.21,0929,78425.0%100.0%
20.00%56.072010,7890.0%33.3%
60.00%57.21,06212,03050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.569212,20150.0%33.3%
80.00%58.293011,461100.0%50.0%
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Cassiopeia vs Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Galio in League of Legends?

Galio wins the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Cassiopeia do against Galio in the early game?

In the early game, Galio has the advantage against Cassiopeia with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Galio players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Cassiopeia do against Galio in the late game?

In the late game, Cassiopeia takes over the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Cassiopeia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup?

Galio wins the matchup against Cassiopeia with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Galio is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Galio?

The best Cassiopeia build against Galio includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cassiopeia runes against Galio?

The best Cassiopeia runes against Galio use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Cassiopeia vs Galio matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cassiopeia counter Galio?

No, Cassiopeia struggles against Galio with only a 41.2% win rate. Galio has the advantage in this matchup. Cassiopeia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Galio's lead.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Galio?

When playing Cassiopeia against Galio, play cautiously and avoid Galio's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Galio in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.