Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.1%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Kassadinvs Azir

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Azir is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kassadin wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Azir based on 14 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Azir matchup.

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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.

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Kassadin - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
50.0% WR
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Azir vs Kassadin matchup - 50.0% win rate
Azir
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Azir Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Azir matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
1,074
DMG / min
989
13,862
Gold / game
12,296
252
Heal / min
108
912
DMG Mitigated / min
595
0.2
CC / min
0.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Kassadin vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Azir matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Azir's 50.0%, giving Kassadin a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Azir's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Azir Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kassadin holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Kassadin
6.8Azir
Kassadin and Azir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,074Kassadin
989Azir
Kassadin heavily out-damages Azir by 85 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kassadin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,862Kassadin
12,296Azir
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,566 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.4Azir
Both Kassadin and Azir 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
1,164Kassadin
702Azir
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 462 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Azir

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Azir are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin40.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir60.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin55.6%
Azir late game win rateAzir44.4%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs AzirPrecision
Conqueror - best Kassadin rune vs AzirPresence of Mind - best Kassadin rune vs AzirLegend: Haste - best Kassadin rune vs AzirCoup de Grace - best Kassadin rune vs Azir
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs AzirResolve
Second Wind - best Kassadin rune vs AzirOvergrowth - best Kassadin rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Kassadin maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Azir.


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.44%896.686111,83445.6%53.5%
50.00%686.383912,02840.5%61.3%
40.30%676.784412,32937.1%43.8%
51.56%646.297013,49841.9%60.6%
49.15%596.387713,06257.9%45.0%
36.84%576.775011,16330.0%44.4%
51.79%566.897412,66656.3%45.8%
42.22%456.296813,66243.8%41.4%
51.11%456.289812,04243.5%59.1%
50.00%446.487112,88937.5%57.1%
58.97%396.890412,98047.1%68.2%
47.37%386.71,00612,14544.4%50.0%
37.84%376.067411,48526.3%50.0%
54.29%356.486113,73445.5%58.3%
45.71%356.690411,86044.4%47.1%
41.18%346.073611,51031.3%50.0%
45.45%336.684312,29544.4%46.7%
50.00%326.084012,25750.0%50.0%
61.29%316.379611,79461.1%61.5%
48.39%316.477711,76152.6%41.7%
62.07%296.089312,41661.5%62.5%
41.38%296.776812,64242.9%40.0%
57.14%286.497512,48842.9%71.4%
28.57%286.177811,41212.5%50.0%
33.33%276.775610,86429.4%40.0%
38.46%266.476810,56425.0%60.0%
37.50%246.383412,93325.0%43.8%
45.83%246.181012,46930.0%57.1%
43.48%236.684913,67357.1%37.5%
40.91%226.583911,79146.7%28.6%
42.11%196.598912,80244.4%40.0%
44.44%185.781411,11525.0%60.0%
44.44%185.770711,49727.3%71.4%
27.78%186.08469,57525.0%33.3%
52.94%177.089513,96266.7%45.5%
60.00%154.978513,04533.3%66.7%
57.14%146.482213,61350.0%60.0%
50.00%146.51,07413,86240.0%55.6%
50.00%146.194613,6600.0%70.0%
30.77%136.873613,18616.7%42.9%
41.67%125.492111,9770.0%62.5%
45.45%116.762711,73233.3%60.0%
40.00%105.977611,59350.0%33.3%
55.56%96.696112,80466.7%50.0%
44.44%97.164012,60650.0%40.0%
37.50%86.41,04112,787100.0%16.7%
25.00%86.695414,4780.0%33.3%
75.00%87.185414,455100.0%66.7%
62.50%86.091113,69966.7%60.0%
57.14%75.87139,51950.0%66.7%
28.57%76.895112,0540.0%50.0%
50.00%66.71,02410,81866.7%33.3%
33.33%65.778210,8560.0%50.0%
50.00%65.91,25212,92733.3%66.7%
83.33%65.884910,32980.0%100.0%
33.33%65.895212,48650.0%0.0%
33.33%66.589211,95433.3%33.3%
40.00%56.47517,79350.0%0.0%
40.00%57.24989,86233.3%50.0%
60.00%56.589211,021100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.685013,0620.0%33.3%
60.00%56.993714,758100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.880113,3190.0%66.7%

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Kassadin vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Azir in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Azir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Azir's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Azir matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Azir matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Azir with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Azir?

The best Kassadin build against Azir includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Azir?

The best Kassadin runes against Azir use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Azir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Azir?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 50.0% win rate. Kassadin slightly edges out Azir in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Azir?

When playing Kassadin against Azir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Azir. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.