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

Kassadinvs Vex

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

Kassadin vs Vex is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kassadin wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vex based on 32 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 Vex 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
50.0% WR
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Vex vs Kassadin matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vex
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Vex Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Vex matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 32
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.6
840
DMG / min
1,073
12,257
Gold / game
11,904
247
Heal / min
98
834
DMG Mitigated / min
571
0.2
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kassadin vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Vex matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, giving Kassadin a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Kassadin holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Vex can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vex's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Kassadin
6.6Vex
Vex edges out Kassadin by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
840Kassadin
1,073Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Kassadin by 233 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,257Kassadin
11,904Vex
Kassadin earns 352 more gold per game than Vex, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kassadin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
1.3Vex
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex 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
1,080Kassadin
668Vex
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 412 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Vex

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Vex are Rod of Ages, Muramana and Archangel's Staff. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kassadin at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Kassadin nor Vex has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Vex

Domination rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs VexDomination
Electrocute - best Kassadin rune vs VexSudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs VexGrisly Mementos - best Kassadin rune vs VexUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Vex
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs VexResolve
Overgrowth - best Kassadin rune vs VexSecond Wind - best Kassadin rune vs Vex
40.0% WR

The Domination primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Kassadin maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vex.


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 Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Vex in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Vex in the early game?

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

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Vex matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Vex?

The best Kassadin build against Vex includes Rod of Ages, Muramana, Archangel's Staff with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Vex?

The best Kassadin runes against Vex use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Vex?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate. Kassadin slightly edges out Vex in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Vex?

When playing Kassadin against Vex, 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.