Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Kassadinvs Caitlyn

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kassadin based on 5 games. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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
Caitlyn - 40.0% win rateCaitlyn(40.0%)
Kassadin - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
40.0% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Kassadin matchup - 60.0% win rate
Caitlyn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
7.3
462
DMG / min
870
11,141
Gold / game
13,672
177
Heal / min
257
666
DMG Mitigated / min
406
0.1
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kassadin vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Kassadin
7.3Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Kassadin by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kassadin players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
462Kassadin
870Caitlyn
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Kassadin by 408 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 Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,141Kassadin
13,672Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 2,531 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kassadin
0.6Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
843Kassadin
663Caitlyn
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 180 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Caitlyn

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Caitlyn are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Caitlyn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin33.3%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn66.7%
Late Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn50.0%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kassadin at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Caitlyn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Caitlyn has the edge early, but Kassadin gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Caitlyn

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs CaitlynInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs CaitlynCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs CaitlynTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs CaitlynJack Of All Trades - best Kassadin rune vs Caitlyn
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs CaitlynDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs CaitlynUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Caitlyn
100.0% WR

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


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.76%846.580311,72147.6%61.9%
40.30%676.575211,90638.7%41.7%
52.54%596.186412,53653.9%51.5%
43.40%536.792412,80240.0%45.5%
59.62%526.594511,92858.1%61.9%
50.00%506.387212,93327.8%62.5%
48.00%506.584912,72733.3%61.5%
53.19%476.786212,84441.7%65.2%
57.45%476.71,01611,60366.7%41.2%
52.38%426.686311,60542.9%61.9%
60.98%416.793312,43838.1%85.0%
41.03%396.680212,14438.1%44.4%
29.41%345.879911,29216.7%43.8%
41.18%346.069511,37631.3%50.0%
41.18%346.881411,77635.0%50.0%
50.00%306.088411,92245.5%52.6%
30.00%305.982313,04433.3%27.8%
51.72%296.082412,79363.6%44.4%
53.57%286.397913,55450.0%55.0%
42.86%286.271511,69725.0%56.3%
34.62%267.082313,82133.3%35.7%
32.00%255.998513,25320.0%40.0%
62.50%246.379611,55570.0%57.1%
41.67%246.177712,58342.9%41.2%
41.67%246.21,00313,80840.0%42.9%
50.00%226.381311,88433.3%61.5%
59.09%226.790012,43544.4%69.2%
38.10%216.371912,08312.5%53.9%
57.14%215.473612,64550.0%61.5%
65.00%206.474010,78963.6%66.7%
60.00%205.676811,85125.0%83.3%
36.84%196.881611,43338.5%33.3%
68.42%196.577913,07666.7%69.2%
55.56%187.190613,56362.5%50.0%
35.29%176.16779,79433.3%37.5%
33.33%156.478411,31625.0%42.9%
50.00%145.881912,70760.0%44.4%
53.85%136.781510,78642.9%66.7%
69.23%136.374212,75180.0%62.5%
66.67%126.185711,75650.0%83.3%
45.45%116.282111,41860.0%33.3%
36.36%115.978110,94816.7%60.0%
54.55%116.61,10014,38520.0%83.3%
60.00%106.65599,32342.9%100.0%
60.00%107.386812,01966.7%50.0%
33.33%95.573010,85733.3%33.3%
44.44%95.675410,84740.0%50.0%
50.00%86.086112,94033.3%60.0%
50.00%86.183011,81350.0%50.0%
50.00%87.01,03313,06250.0%50.0%
50.00%86.863011,65540.0%66.7%
42.86%76.183912,9630.0%60.0%
0.00%76.878011,0200.0%0.0%
28.57%76.35359,73040.0%0.0%
71.43%76.198513,203100.0%50.0%
16.67%67.07839,60225.0%0.0%
50.00%67.08699,54350.0%50.0%
66.67%67.473311,36960.0%100.0%
40.00%56.361211,1210.0%66.7%
80.00%57.36559,26166.7%100.0%
40.00%55.781112,7590.0%50.0%
60.00%55.787910,27233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.05968,19133.3%100.0%
40.00%56.446211,14133.3%50.0%

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Kassadin vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kassadin do against Caitlyn in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Kassadin with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Caitlyn?

The best Kassadin build against Caitlyn includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Caitlyn?

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

Does Kassadin counter Caitlyn?

No, Kassadin struggles against Caitlyn with only a 40.0% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Caitlyn?

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