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

Kassadinvs Hwei

CAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kassadin based on 14 games. Kassadin wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Hwei 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.

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Hwei - 42.9% win rateHwei(42.9%)
Kassadin - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
42.9% WR
VS
Hwei vs Kassadin matchup - 57.1% win rate
Hwei
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 14
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.7
CS / min
6.4
876
DMG / min
1,147
13,330
Gold / game
12,077
210
Heal / min
84
833
DMG Mitigated / min
420
0.2
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Kassadin vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, giving Hwei a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kassadin controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kassadin needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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 Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Kassadin
6.4Hwei
Kassadin and Hwei farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
876Kassadin
1,147Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Kassadin by 272 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,330Kassadin
12,077Hwei
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,253 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
1.2Hwei
Hwei brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Hwei far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kassadin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,043Kassadin
505Hwei
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 538 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Hwei

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Hwei 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Late Game
Hwei
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin37.5%
Hwei late game win rateHwei62.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kassadin and Hwei, with Kassadin holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Kassadin. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kassadin has the edge early, but Hwei 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 Hwei

Precision rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs HweiPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Kassadin rune vs HweiPresence of Mind - best Kassadin rune vs HweiLegend: Haste - best Kassadin rune vs HweiCoup de Grace - best Kassadin rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kassadin rune vs HweiManaflow Band - best Kassadin rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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

How does Kassadin do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kassadin do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Hwei with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Hwei?

The best Kassadin build against Hwei includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace 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 Hwei?

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

Does Kassadin counter Hwei?

No, Kassadin struggles against Hwei with only a 42.9% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Hwei?

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