Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Kassadinvs Hwei

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hwei wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Kassadin based on 24 games. Hwei 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 Hwei 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 - 45.8% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
45.8% WR
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Hwei vs Kassadin matchup - 54.2% win rate
Hwei
54.2% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 24
45.8%
Win Rate
54.2%
6.1
CS / min
7.2
810
DMG / min
1,163
12,469
Gold / game
12,467
241
Heal / min
86
856
DMG Mitigated / min
381
0.2
CC / min
1.0
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Kassadin vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Kassadin's 45.8%, giving Hwei a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei 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 Hwei leads by 0.8s 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

Hwei wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Kassadin
7.2Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Kassadin by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei 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
810Kassadin
1,163Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Kassadin by 353 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
12,469Kassadin
12,467Hwei
Kassadin and Hwei generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 2 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
1.0Hwei
Hwei brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 0.8 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
1,097Kassadin
466Hwei
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 631 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, 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 66.7% win rate across 3 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
Hwei
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin30.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei70.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin57.1%
Hwei late game win rateHwei42.9%

Hwei 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 Hwei 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Hwei. 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: Hwei 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 Hwei

Sorcery rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs HweiSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Kassadin rune vs HweiManaflow Band - best Kassadin rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Kassadin rune vs HweiGathering Storm - best Kassadin rune vs Hwei
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs HweiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs HweiUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination 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 26.11. 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 Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Kassadin's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Kassadin with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Hwei 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, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Hwei matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Kassadin 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 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Hwei?

The best Kassadin build against Hwei includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Sorcery primary tree with Domination 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 45.8% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hwei in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.