Win Rate: 50.1%
Pick Rate: 0.9%
Ban Rate: 1.3%

Kassadin Mid Build: Items & Boots

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Patch: 26.20
Games: 1,187
Lane: Mid
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

The most-played Patch 26.20 Kassadin build is Spellslinger's Shoes, Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace, Mejai's Soulstealer, Zhonya's Hourglass, Farsight Alteration: 10.04% of games, 58.54% 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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Teleport + Flash
60.7%Win Rate76.3%Pick Rate
Flash + Ignite
52.8%Win Rate22.5%Pick Rate

Build Stats

58.75%Win Rate

+8.62%WR Diff

5.09%Pick Rate

160Matches

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 Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. This item combination achieves a 58.8% win rate across 160 matches analyzed.

At full build, Kassadin gains a total of 355 AP and 450 Health, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

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

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The most popular starting items for Kassadin are Dark Seal, Refillable Potion, Stealth Ward with a 54.8% win rate and 26.3% pick rate.

Dark Seal

Refillable Potion

Stealth Ward

54.8%Win Rate

26.3%Pick Rate

Doran's Ring

Health Potion

63.2%Win Rate

11.9%Pick Rate

These are Kassadin's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Malignance (54.5% WR, +4.4% WR diff, 70.2% pick rate) provides 600 Mana, 90 AP. Rabadon's Deathcap (56.6% WR, +6.4% WR diff, 19.2% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Seraph's Embrace (53.8% WR, +3.6% WR diff, 73.6% pick rate) provides 1000 Mana, 70 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.

Malignance S Tier
Malignance
2,700
54.50%Win Rate
+4.37%WR Diff
70.18%Pick Rate
Rabadon's Deathcap S Tier
Rabadon's Deathcap
3,500
56.58%Win Rate
+6.45%WR Diff
19.21%Pick Rate
Seraph's Embrace S Tier
Seraph's Embrace
2,900
53.78%Win Rate
+3.65%WR Diff
73.63%Pick Rate

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Kassadin players complete Malignance first in 30% of games, winning 54.3% of them. The median first item is finished at 11:18 (25th to 75th percentile: 10:12 to 12:30).

First item

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
Malignance	54.3%	29.7%	11:18	339
Rod of Ages	49.0%	67.1%	11:12	766
Archangel's Staff	52.6%	1.7%	13:18	19

First two items

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
MalignanceArchangel's Staff	55.2%	23.6%	18:30	248
Rod of AgesMalignance	54.5%	10.6%	19:42	112
Rod of AgesArchangel's Staff	49.4%	46.2%	19:30	486

Three-item core

Build	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Done at	Games
MalignanceArchangel's StaffShadowflame	72.4%	3.5%	24:18	29
Rod of AgesArchangel's StaffMalignance	54.5%	36.2%	24:30	299
Rod of AgesMalignanceArchangel's Staff	59.4%	8.4%	24:00	69

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 1,141 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Kassadin players max E > W > Q in 64% of games, winning 49.7% of the 744 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

Q > E > W: 16% of games, 54.7% win rate
E > Q > W: 15% of games, 47.5% win rate

Fair sampleBased on 1,163 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

Top situational items for Kassadin include Mejai's Soulstealer, Rod of Ages. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.

Mejai's Soulstealer S Tier
Mejai's Soulstealer
1,500
83.33%Win Rate
+33.20%WR Diff
10.61%Pick Rate
Rod of Ages S Tier
Rod of Ages
2,600
49.25%Win Rate
-0.88%WR Diff
67.06%Pick Rate

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
52.67%Win Rate
+2.54%WR Diff
51.98%Pick Rate

The recommended trinket for Kassadin is Farsight Alteration for vision control and map awareness.

Farsight Alteration S Tier
Farsight Alteration
0
48.85%Win Rate
-1.28%WR Diff
14.66%Pick Rate

Combined statistics from all items in this Kassadin build.

Movement Speed:45
Mana:2100
Ability Power:355
Health:450

Build Comparison

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Most Played

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Speed

Mana

2100

355

330

440

Health

450

350

When facing Kassadin's top counters like Galio, Xerath, Yone, 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 Mejai's Soulstealer or Rod of Ages based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Kassadin performance.

burst mageFirst Power Spike2,700gMalignance at 11:18 (median)

This Kassadin burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. Its 58.8% win rate comes from only 160 games, so treat it as an observation rather than a proven edge. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 355 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 limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns. With a total gold cost of 14,300, this Kassadin build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Malignance, 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 355 total AP

Weaknesses

Lacks defensive stats making Kassadin vulnerable to burst damage
Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

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Kassadin Mid Boots, Starting Items & Summoner Spells (Patch 26.20)

1,158 games

Most Kassadin Mid players rush Rod of Ages first (67% of games), finished at a median of 11.2 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	53.3%	52.7%	617
Chainlaced Crushers	17.8%	48.1%	206
Armored Advance	15.5%	46.9%	179
Crimson Lucidity	4.2%	69.4%	49

Kassadin starting items

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Dark Seal + Refillable PotionMost played	27.1%	47.1%	314
Dark Seal + Refillable Potion + Stealth Ward	20.6%	49.0%	239
Doran's Ring + Health Potion ×2	11.6%	53.0%	134
Doran's Shield + Health Potion	11.1%	48.1%	129

Kassadin summoner spells

Option	Players	Win Rate	Games
Flash + TeleportMost played	70.9%	48.6%	821
Flash + Ignite	26.0%	55.1%	301

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	11.2 min 10.1-12.5 min	67.1%	49.0%	766
Malignance	11.3 min 10.2-12.5 min	29.7%	54.3%	339

Three-item core

Items	Finished	Players	Win Rate	Games
Rod of Ages → Archangel's Staff → Malignance	24.5 min 22.7-26.9 min	36.2%	54.5%	299
Malignance → Archangel's Staff → Zhonya's Hourglass	24.8 min 23.5-26.7 min	9.1%	58.7%	75
Rod of Ages → Malignance → Archangel's Staff	24.0 min 22.4-26.4 min	8.4%	59.4%	69

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
Seraph's EmbraceMost played	75.5%	53.8%	874
Malignance	71.9%	54.5%	833
Rod of Ages	68.7%	49.2%	796
Zhonya's Hourglass	26.6%	57.1%	308
Rabadon's Deathcap	19.7%	56.6%	228
Mejai's Soulstealer	10.9%	83.3%	126
Muramana	9.5%	49.1%	110
Shadowflame	7.3%	64.7%	85
Void Staff	7.0%	49.4%	81
Frozen Heart	5.6%	53.8%	65
Lich Bane	5.2%	60.0%	60
Archangel's Staff	5.1%	39.0%	59

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Total gold9,300

This core is in our ranked data: 54.5% win rate over 299 games.

Total stats from items

Ability Power: 205
Health: 350
Ability Haste: 40
Magic Pen: 20
Magic Pen %: 8%
Mana: 1,700
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 Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Seraph's Embrace. This build has a 58.75% win rate and is picked 5.09% of the time.

What are Kassadin's core items?

Kassadin's core items are Malignance, 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 5.1% of Kassadin builds.

What is the best trinket for Kassadin?

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

Are there alternative Kassadin builds?

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

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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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Farsight Alteration

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Kassadin Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Kassadin build?

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What is the best trinket for Kassadin?

Are there alternative Kassadin builds?

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