Win Rate: 49.2%
Pick Rate: 0.9%
Ban Rate: 1.2%

Kassadin Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.22
Games: 553
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Nov 7, 2026 UTC
Author: Dakota Chinnick
Methodology: Data Methodology

The most-played Patch 26.22 Kassadin build is Spellslinger's Shoes, Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace, Mejai's Soulstealer, Rabadon's Deathcap, Oracle Lens: 11.74% of games, 58.67% win rate. Below are the boots, first items, starting items and summoner spells players pick most, each with its own win rate and game count.

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Rod of Ages
Rabadon's Deathcap
Seraph's Embrace

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Top Summoner Spells

Flash + Teleport
72.5%Win Rate72.7%Pick Rate
Flash + Ignite
75.0%Win Rate14.6%Pick Rate

Build Stats

67.27%Win Rate

+18.08%WR Diff

4.30%Pick Rate

55Matches

This Kassadin build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Kassadin build are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. This item combination achieves a 67.3% win rate across 55 matches analyzed.

At full build, Kassadin gains a total of 430 AP and 350 Health, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

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Kassadin Abilities

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Build Strengths

Kassadin build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Lower in: Physical Resistance, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

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Kassadin Starting Items

The most popular starting items for Kassadin are Dark Seal, Refillable Potion with a 70.6% win rate and 30.9% pick rate.

Dark Seal

Refillable Potion

70.6%Win Rate

30.9%Pick Rate

Doran's Shield

Health Potion

Stealth Ward

55.6%Win Rate

16.4%Pick Rate

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

75.0%Win Rate

14.6%Pick Rate

Best Kassadin Core Items - Build These First

These are Kassadin's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Rod of Ages (48.7% WR, -0.5% WR diff, 71.3% pick rate) provides 350 Health, 500 Mana, 45 AP. Rabadon's Deathcap (66.7% WR, +17.5% WR diff, 18.4% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Seraph's Embrace (52.2% WR, +3.0% WR diff, 70.3% pick rate) provides 1000 Mana, 70 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Rod of Ages S Tier
Rod of Ages
2,600
48.73%Win Rate
-0.46%WR Diff
71.25%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
66.67%Win Rate
+17.48%WR Diff
18.44%Pick Rate
Seraph's Embrace S Tier
Seraph's Embrace
2,900
52.19%Win Rate
+3.00%WR Diff
70.34%Pick Rate

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Kassadin Build Path & Item Timing

Kassadin players complete Malignance first in 26% of games, winning 53.7% of them. The median first item is finished at 11:18 (25th to 75th percentile: 9:54 to 12:48).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Malignance	53.7%	26.0%	11:18	136
Rod of Ages	48.6%	70.2%	11:24	368
Archangel's Staff	25.0%	3.1%	12:06	16

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Rod of AgesArchangel's Staff	52.5%	46.0%	19:42	217
MalignanceArchangel's Staff	52.7%	19.3%	18:30	91
Rod of AgesMalignance	52.6%	16.5%	19:54	78

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Rod of AgesArchangel's StaffMalignance	59.5%	35.4%	24:12	126
MalignanceArchangel's StaffZhonya's Hourglass	57.7%	7.3%	24:48	26
Rod of AgesMalignanceArchangel's Staff	52.1%	13.5%	25:06	48

Stages keep purchase order, so "A then B" and "B then A" are counted separately. Completion time is the minute the last item of the stage was bought. Boots are tracked separately.

Fair sampleBased on 524 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Kassadin Skill Order

Kassadin players max E > W > Q in 64% of games, winning 49.3% of the 343 games that followed that order. The grid shows the most common ability at every level.

Skill priority

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Q	1													2	3		4	5
W		1						2		3		4	5
E			1	2	3		4		5
R						1					2					3

E > Q > W: 18% of games, 51.6% win rate
Q > E > W: 15% of games, 46.8% win rate

Fair sampleBased on 538 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

High Win Rate Situational Items for Kassadin

Top situational items for Kassadin include Malignance, Void Staff. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Malignance S Tier
Malignance
2,700
54.45%Win Rate
+5.26%WR Diff
69.08%Pick Rate
Void Staff S Tier
Void Staff
3,000
72.09%Win Rate
+22.90%WR Diff
7.78%Pick Rate

Kassadin Boots

The best boots for Kassadin are Spellslinger's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.

Spellslinger's Shoes S Tier
Spellslinger's Shoes
1,100
50.70%Win Rate
+1.51%WR Diff
51.36%Pick Rate

Kassadin Trinket

The recommended trinket for Kassadin is Oracle Lens for vision control and map awareness.

Oracle Lens S Tier
Oracle Lens
0
58.46%Win Rate
+9.27%WR Diff
23.51%Pick Rate

Complete Kassadin Build Item Stats

Combined statistics from all items in this Kassadin build.

Movement Speed:45
Health:350
Mana:2100
Ability Power:430

Build Comparison

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Kassadin Counter Build Advice

When facing Kassadin's top counters like Galio, Yasuo, Ekko, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize armor items against AD-heavy counter picks or magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Malignance or Void Staff based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Kassadin performance.

Galio
11.1%Win Rate
-38.08%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Chainlaced Crushers
Yasuo
37.5%Win Rate
-11.69%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Zhonya's Hourglass
Ekko
31.3%Win Rate
-17.94%WR Diff
Counter Items
- Chainlaced Crushers

When Should You Play This Kassadin Build

burst mageFirst Power Spike2,600gMalignance at 11:18 (median)

This Kassadin burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 67.3% win rate comes from only 55 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 430 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Kassadin with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Kassadin's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build lacks defensive stats making Kassadin vulnerable to burst damage and no built-in sustain for extended fights. With a total gold cost of 15,800, this Kassadin build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Kassadin build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

Devastating ability power scaling with 430 total AP

Weaknesses

Lacks defensive stats making Kassadin vulnerable to burst damage
No built-in sustain for extended fights
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

Kassadin Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.22)

532 games

Most Kassadin Mid players rush Rod of Ages first (70% of games), finished at a median of 11.4 minutes. Spellslinger's Shoes are the usual boots (53%). The standard summoner spells are Flash + Teleport (71%). The game usually starts with Dark Seal + Refillable Potion.

Kassadin boots

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Spellslinger's ShoesMost played	53.4%	50.7%	284
Chainlaced Crushers	18.2%	54.6%	97
Armored Advance	14.8%	49.4%	79

Kassadin starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Dark Seal + Refillable PotionMost played	25.2%	50.0%	134
Dark Seal + Refillable Potion + Stealth Ward	17.9%	58.9%	95
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2	15.8%	40.5%	84
Doran's Shield + Health Potion	11.5%	44.3%	61

Kassadin summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + TeleportMost played	71.4%	47.9%	380
Flash + Ignite	22.7%	53.7%	121

Every option is listed with its own pick rate, win rate and game count from ranked games this patch. Options under 40 games are left out.

Kassadin First Item and Core Build Timing

Which item Kassadin players finish first and which three-item core they build, with the median completion minute and the middle 50% of games — the timing to beat if you want to spike before your opponent.

First completed item

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of Ages	11.4 min 10.3-12.4 min	70.2%	48.6%	368
Malignance	11.3 min 9.9-12.8 min	26.0%	53.7%	136

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of Ages → Archangel's Staff → Malignance	24.2 min 23.0-26.1 min	35.4%	59.5%	126
Rod of Ages → Malignance → Archangel's Staff	25.1 min 23.4-26.6 min	13.5%	52.1%	48

Every Kassadin Mid Item by Win Rate

The completed items Kassadin players build most this patch, with the share of games each one appears in and its win rate. Situational items sit low in pick rate for a reason — read the win rate next to the game count.

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of AgesMost played	74.1%	48.7%	394
Seraph's Embrace	73.1%	52.2%	389
Malignance	71.8%	54.5%	382
Zhonya's Hourglass	27.6%	54.4%	147
Rabadon's Deathcap	19.2%	66.7%	102
Void Staff	8.1%	72.1%	43
Mejai's Soulstealer	7.9%	81.0%	42

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Total gold6,400

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Total stats from items

Ability Power: 135
Health: 350
Ability Haste: 15
Magic Pen: 20
Magic Pen %: 8%
Mana: 1,100
Move Speed: 45

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Kassadin Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Kassadin build?

The best Kassadin build in this patch includes Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. This build has a 67.27% win rate and is picked 4.30% of the time.

What are Kassadin's core items?

Kassadin's core items are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Kassadin's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What are the best boots for Kassadin?

Spellslinger's Shoes are the best boots for Kassadin. These boots provide optimal mobility and stats for Kassadin's playstyle. They are included in 4.3% of Kassadin builds.

What is the best trinket for Kassadin?

Oracle Lens is the best trinket for Kassadin. This trinket provides optimal vision control and map awareness. Using Oracle Lens helps Kassadin maintain vision around objectives and track enemy movements.

Are there alternative Kassadin builds?

Yes, alternative Kassadin builds include options like Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.

Where does MetaBot source build data for Kassadin?

MetaBot sources its build data for Kassadin directly from the Riot Games API, provided to developers for ingesting game data from League of Legends. MetaBot analyzes hundreds of thousands of matches daily to help it determine build statistics.

How does MetaBot determine what the best Kassadin builds are?

MetaBot only counts Kassadin games that reached a completed build (boots plus at least three finished items), groups them by their three core items, and ranks the groups by a confidence-adjusted win rate (Wilson lower bound) so a build with a handful of lucky games cannot outrank a well-played one. A build is only presented as the highest win rate once it has at least 50 games and a tenth of Kassadin's build sample; otherwise the most-played build is shown.

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Kassadin Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Best Kassadin Build - Highest Win Rate Items

Full Build

Early Build Order

Top Summoner Spells

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Best Kassadin Runes

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Build Strengths

Kassadin Starting Items

Best Kassadin Core Items - Build These First

Rod of Ages

Rabadon's Deathcap

Seraph's Embrace

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Kassadin Build Path & Item Timing

First item

First two items

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Kassadin Skill Order

High Win Rate Situational Items for Kassadin

Malignance

Void Staff

Kassadin Boots

Spellslinger's Shoes

Kassadin Trinket

Oracle Lens

Complete Kassadin Build Item Stats

Build Comparison

Kassadin Counter Build Advice

When Should You Play This Kassadin Build

Strengths

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Kassadin Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.22)

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Kassadin Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Kassadin build?

What are Kassadin's core items?

What are the best boots for Kassadin?

What is the best trinket for Kassadin?

Are there alternative Kassadin builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Kassadin?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Kassadin builds are?

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Kassadin Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Kassadin build?

What are Kassadin's core items?

What are the best boots for Kassadin?

What is the best trinket for Kassadin?

Are there alternative Kassadin builds?

Where does MetaBot source build data for Kassadin?

How does MetaBot determine what the best Kassadin builds are?