Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kassadinvs Irelia

AAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Irelia based on 10 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Irelia 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
60.0% WR
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Irelia vs Kassadin matchup - 40.0% win rate
Irelia
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Irelia Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
8.3
857
DMG / min
865
11,956
Gold / game
14,133
224
Heal / min
429
829
DMG Mitigated / min
1,302
0.2
CC / min
0.6
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Kassadin vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 40.0%, giving Kassadin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Irelia players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Irelia leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Kassadin
8.3Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Kassadin by 2.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 30 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia 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
857Kassadin
865Irelia
Damage output is virtually even between Kassadin and Irelia, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,956Kassadin
14,133Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 2,178 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia 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
0.2Kassadin
0.6Irelia
Irelia provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Irelia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,054Kassadin
1,731Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 678 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Irelia

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin66.7%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia33.3%
Late Game
Kassadin
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin57.1%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia42.9%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Irelia. This lopsided early game means Kassadin 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 Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kassadin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Irelia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Irelia

Domination rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs IreliaDomination
Electrocute - best Kassadin rune vs IreliaSudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs IreliaGrisly Mementos - best Kassadin rune vs IreliaUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Irelia
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs IreliaResolve
Overgrowth - best Kassadin rune vs IreliaSecond Wind - best Kassadin rune vs Irelia
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Irelia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.84%766.495112,12860.0%63.4%
46.67%606.379011,80430.0%63.3%
49.02%515.91,02011,88943.5%53.6%
62.22%456.784712,08075.0%52.0%
43.90%416.284710,95742.9%45.0%
44.74%386.383210,72244.4%45.0%
60.61%336.31,00911,57256.3%64.7%
34.38%326.182012,41420.0%40.9%
22.58%316.176711,50318.2%25.0%
55.17%296.387511,28957.1%53.3%
51.72%295.992812,17038.5%62.5%
42.86%286.470212,88050.0%38.9%
66.67%276.381211,55061.5%71.4%
61.54%266.190312,23763.6%60.0%
73.08%266.591413,42575.0%71.4%
48.00%256.096712,85858.3%38.5%
65.22%236.176212,82975.0%63.2%
52.17%235.887811,29844.4%57.1%
47.83%236.378911,33330.0%61.5%
54.55%226.180010,95838.5%77.8%
57.89%196.395612,89166.7%53.9%
50.00%186.21,01514,28650.0%50.0%
35.29%176.086312,46814.3%50.0%
66.67%156.085013,90650.0%72.7%
46.67%156.26339,14040.0%60.0%
60.00%156.090713,60083.3%44.4%
53.85%136.31,10913,072100.0%50.0%
66.67%126.473012,36566.7%66.7%
45.45%115.788711,73125.0%57.1%
72.73%116.571910,55250.0%77.8%
36.36%116.584712,1660.0%50.0%
45.45%116.495815,10850.0%44.4%
60.00%106.21,08713,982100.0%55.6%
70.00%105.91,20913,78275.0%66.7%
60.00%106.385711,95666.7%57.1%
66.67%96.777310,81660.0%75.0%
75.00%87.11,04013,404100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,03412,16150.0%75.0%
25.00%86.487413,2490.0%33.3%
42.86%76.04647,10533.3%100.0%
42.86%76.580312,58450.0%33.3%
42.86%76.990412,079100.0%20.0%
57.14%77.195312,434100.0%25.0%
33.33%67.072111,23733.3%33.3%
33.33%65.168210,66866.7%0.0%
66.67%66.51,17113,37575.0%50.0%
60.00%56.796014,7910.0%100.0%
80.00%55.883012,933100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.964413,3560.0%75.0%
25.00%46.382213,6750.0%25.0%

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Kassadin vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Irelia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kassadin do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Irelia with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Irelia 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 Irelia matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Irelia with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Irelia?

The best Kassadin build against Irelia includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Frozen Heart with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Irelia?

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

Does Kassadin counter Irelia?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 60.0% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Irelia?

When playing Kassadin against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.