Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Kassadinvs Ahri

CAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ahri wins with a 61.2% win rate (+22.4%) over Kassadin based on 49 games. Ahri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup.

Kassadin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kassadin 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ahri - 38.8% win rateAhri(38.8%)
Kassadin - 38.8% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
38.8% WR
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Ahri vs Kassadin matchup - 61.2% win rate
Ahri
61.2% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 49
38.8%
Win Rate
61.2%
6.3
CS / min
6.8
819
DMG / min
987
11,749
Gold / game
11,542
212
Heal / min
231
797
DMG Mitigated / min
404
0.2
CC / min
0.8
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
44.8%
Late Game WR
55.2%

Kassadin vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 61.2% win rate compared to Kassadin's 38.8%, giving Ahri a 22.4 percentage point advantage. Ahri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kassadin players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ahri 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.

Kassadin vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Ahri wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Kassadin
6.8Ahri
Ahri edges out Kassadin by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ahri.
Damage
819Kassadin
987Ahri
Ahri heavily out-damages Kassadin by 168 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ahri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,749Kassadin
11,542Ahri
Kassadin and Ahri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 207 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.8Ahri
Ahri provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ahri coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,009Kassadin
635Ahri
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 374 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Ahri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Ahri are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ahri
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin30.0%
Ahri early game win rateAhri70.0%
Late Game
Ahri
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin44.8%
Ahri late game win rateAhri55.2%

Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Kassadin. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ahri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kassadin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Ahri

Domination rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs AhriDomination
Electrocute - best Kassadin rune vs AhriSudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs AhriGrisly Mementos - best Kassadin rune vs AhriUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Ahri
Precision rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs AhriPrecision
Last Stand - best Kassadin rune vs AhriPresence of Mind - best Kassadin rune vs Ahri
50.0% WR

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


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kassadin'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 Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kassadin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.78%496.381911,74930.0%44.8%
53.33%456.779811,91326.3%73.1%
64.10%396.684812,89861.9%66.7%
51.43%356.689413,40052.6%50.0%
47.06%346.982612,67233.3%57.9%
58.82%346.385711,71247.1%70.6%
51.52%336.51,03212,84143.8%58.8%
50.00%326.682411,88935.3%66.7%
53.85%266.381912,90833.3%64.7%
45.83%246.91,00913,40760.0%35.7%
50.00%226.079313,93150.0%50.0%
54.55%226.377511,56255.6%53.9%
66.67%216.51,24413,49354.5%80.0%
66.67%216.594212,45177.8%58.3%
75.00%206.682612,42077.8%72.7%
47.37%196.073311,90625.0%63.6%
26.32%196.881812,24550.0%9.1%
57.89%196.281512,11850.0%63.6%
50.00%186.41,02611,85840.0%62.5%
47.06%176.780211,31858.3%20.0%
18.75%166.558510,46620.0%16.7%
37.50%166.182912,1500.0%60.0%
53.33%156.290113,38533.3%66.7%
60.00%156.071011,70971.4%50.0%
57.14%146.71,11914,72940.0%66.7%
50.00%146.01,03213,70866.7%45.5%
50.00%146.669010,32836.4%100.0%
42.86%146.787613,33050.0%37.5%
69.23%136.993113,33150.0%100.0%
61.54%136.671313,16680.0%50.0%
33.33%126.091810,77833.3%33.3%
50.00%126.071412,29033.3%55.6%
54.55%116.880611,58850.0%60.0%
36.36%116.176911,54928.6%50.0%
30.00%106.769811,9190.0%75.0%
60.00%106.51,10814,41960.0%60.0%
66.67%96.595114,33175.0%60.0%
55.56%95.873412,958100.0%42.9%
50.00%86.085411,65050.0%50.0%
37.50%86.775912,11150.0%25.0%
50.00%86.472112,09725.0%75.0%
62.50%86.487213,28880.0%33.3%
75.00%86.58159,59360.0%100.0%
42.86%76.39329,63250.0%33.3%
33.33%67.391610,51640.0%0.0%
66.67%65.570111,05366.7%66.7%
66.67%67.074611,91466.7%66.7%
80.00%54.770413,189100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.574210,75150.0%66.7%
0.00%56.562811,9440.0%0.0%
20.00%56.48729,1310.0%50.0%
60.00%55.773311,4540.0%100.0%

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Kassadin vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup with a 61.2% win rate compared to Kassadin's 38.8%, a 22.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kassadin do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Kassadin with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Ahri takes over the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 61.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 22.4 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Ahri?

The best Kassadin build against Ahri includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Frozen Heart with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Kassadin runes against Ahri?

The best Kassadin runes against Ahri use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Ahri?

No, Kassadin struggles against Ahri with only a 38.8% win rate. Ahri has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ahri's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Ahri?

When playing Kassadin against Ahri, play cautiously and avoid Ahri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ahri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.