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

Kassadinvs Diana

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

Kassadin vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Diana wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Kassadin based on 16 games. Diana 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 Diana 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
Diana - 37.5% win rateDiana(37.5%)
Kassadin - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
37.5% WR
VS
Diana vs Kassadin matchup - 62.5% win rate
Diana
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Kassadin vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 16
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.1
CS / min
6.3
829
DMG / min
969
12,150
Gold / game
12,462
225
Heal / min
96
809
DMG Mitigated / min
978
0.2
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kassadin vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kassadin's 37.5%, giving Diana a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 Diana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Kassadin
6.3Diana
Kassadin and Diana 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
829Kassadin
969Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Kassadin by 140 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 Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,150Kassadin
12,462Diana
Diana earns 312 more gold per game than Kassadin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Diana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.3Diana
Both Kassadin and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,034Kassadin
1,073Diana
Kassadin and Diana have comparable sustain profiles, with only 40 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Kassadin Build Against Diana

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Diana are Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin0.0%
Diana early game win rateDiana100.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin60.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana40.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana

Sorcery rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs DianaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Kassadin rune vs DianaAxiom Arcanist - best Kassadin rune vs DianaTranscendence - best Kassadin rune vs DianaGathering Storm - best Kassadin rune vs Diana
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs DianaResolve
Shield Bash - best Kassadin rune vs DianaSecond Wind - best Kassadin rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Kassadin the best tools to compete against Diana 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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Kassadin vs Diana matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kassadin's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kassadin do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Kassadin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Diana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Diana matchup?

Diana wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Diana?

The best Kassadin build against Diana includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance 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 Diana?

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

Does Kassadin counter Diana?

No, Kassadin struggles against Diana with only a 37.5% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Diana?

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