Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.1%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Kassadinvs Malphite

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kassadin wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Malphite based on 14 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 Malphite 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 - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
57.1% WR
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Malphite vs Kassadin matchup - 42.9% win rate
Malphite
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Malphite Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.4
CS / min
5.7
822
DMG / min
884
13,613
Gold / game
12,233
264
Heal / min
114
890
DMG Mitigated / min
1,493
0.2
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kassadin vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, giving Kassadin a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Kassadin
5.7Malphite
Kassadin edges out Malphite by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kassadin.
Damage
822Kassadin
884Malphite
Malphite deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Kassadin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kassadin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,613Kassadin
12,233Malphite
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,380 more gold per game than Malphite. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Malphite should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
1.2Malphite
Malphite brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Malphite 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
1,154Kassadin
1,607Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 453 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Malphite are Rod of Ages, Void Staff and Malignance. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite50.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin60.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kassadin and Malphite, 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.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Malphite

Domination rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Dark Harvest - best Kassadin rune vs MalphiteSudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs MalphiteSixth Sense - best Kassadin rune vs MalphiteUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Second Wind - best Kassadin rune vs MalphiteRevitalize - best Kassadin rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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


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 Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Malphite matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Malphite's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Malphite 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 Malphite in the late game?

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

Kassadin wins the matchup against Malphite with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Malphite?

The best Kassadin build against Malphite includes Rod of Ages, Void Staff, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kassadin runes against Malphite?

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

Does Kassadin counter Malphite?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 57.1% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Malphite?

When playing Kassadin against Malphite, 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.