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

Kassadinvs Vladimir

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vladimir wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Kassadin based on 38 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
47.4% WR
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Vladimir vs Kassadin matchup - 52.6% win rate
Vladimir
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 38
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
6.7
CS / min
7.7
1,006
DMG / min
1,125
12,145
Gold / game
12,612
245
Heal / min
1,299
841
DMG Mitigated / min
698
0.2
CC / min
0.2
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kassadin vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kassadin's 47.4%, giving Vladimir a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 sustain, where Vladimir leads by 911 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Vladimir is slightly favored, Kassadin can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Vladimir's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Kassadin
7.7Vladimir
Vladimir significantly out-farms Kassadin by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir 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
1,006Kassadin
1,125Vladimir
Vladimir heavily out-damages Kassadin by 118 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 Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,145Kassadin
12,612Vladimir
Vladimir earns 467 more gold per game than Kassadin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vladimir slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.2Vladimir
Both Kassadin and Vladimir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,086Kassadin
1,997Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 911 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Vladimir are Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kassadin the best chance to compete against Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin44.4%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir55.6%
Late Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Vladimir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vladimir has the edge early, but Kassadin gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Vladimir

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs VladimirInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs VladimirCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs VladimirTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs VladimirCosmic Insight - best Kassadin rune vs Vladimir
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs VladimirDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs VladimirUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Vladimir
46.7% WR

The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Kassadin the best tools to compete against Vladimir 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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Kassadin's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Kassadin with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Vladimir in the late game?

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

Vladimir wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Vladimir?

The best Kassadin build against Vladimir includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Vladimir?

The best Kassadin runes against Vladimir use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.7% win rate in the Kassadin vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Vladimir?

No, Kassadin struggles against Vladimir with only a 47.4% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Vladimir?

When playing Kassadin against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vladimir in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.