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

Kassadinvs Ryze

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

Kassadin vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ryze based on 14 games. Ryze 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 57.1% win rateRyze(57.1%)
Kassadin - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
57.1% WR
VS
Ryze vs Kassadin matchup - 42.9% win rate
Ryze
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Ryze Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.7
CS / min
7.0
1,119
DMG / min
735
14,729
Gold / game
11,650
344
Heal / min
188
1,062
DMG Mitigated / min
731
0.2
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kassadin vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Ryze 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 Ryze's 42.9%, giving Kassadin a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze 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 Ryze leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Kassadin
7.0Ryze
Kassadin and Ryze 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
1,119Kassadin
735Ryze
Kassadin heavily out-damages Ryze by 384 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kassadin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,729Kassadin
11,650Ryze
Kassadin generates a commanding 3,080 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.9Ryze
Ryze provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,407Kassadin
919Ryze
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 487 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Ryze

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin40.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze60.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin66.7%
Ryze late game win rateRyze33.3%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ryze. 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: Ryze 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 Ryze

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs RyzeInspiration
Unsealed Spellbook - best Kassadin rune vs RyzeCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs RyzeTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs RyzeJack Of All Trades - best Kassadin rune vs Ryze
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs RyzeDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs RyzeUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


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 Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Ryze matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ryze'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 Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Kassadin with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Ryze matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Ryze matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Ryze with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Ryze?

The best Kassadin build against Ryze includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Muramana 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 Ryze?

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

Does Kassadin counter Ryze?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 57.1% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Ryze?

When playing Kassadin against Ryze, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ryze. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.