Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
55.8%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kassadinvs Xerath

SAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kassadin wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Xerath based on 5 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 Xerath 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 - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
100.0% WR
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Xerath vs Kassadin matchup - 0.0% win rate
Xerath
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Xerath Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 5
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
7.2
CS / min
7.0
832
DMG / min
1,128
13,061
Gold / game
11,543
257
Heal / min
56
658
DMG Mitigated / min
314
0.1
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kassadin vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 0.0%, giving Kassadin a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xerath 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 Xerath leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Xerath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Kassadin
7.0Xerath
Kassadin and Xerath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
832Kassadin
1,128Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Kassadin by 296 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 Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,061Kassadin
11,543Xerath
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,518 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xerath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kassadin
1.0Xerath
Xerath brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Xerath 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
915Kassadin
370Xerath
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 545 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Xerath

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Xerath are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin100.0%
Xerath early game win rateXerath0.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin100.0%
Xerath late game win rateXerath0.0%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xerath. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xerath. 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. Xerath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Xerath

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs XerathInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs XerathCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs XerathTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs XerathJack Of All Trades - best Kassadin rune vs Xerath
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs XerathDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs XerathUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Xerath, 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
57.58%336.286611,12850.0%64.7%
51.52%336.583712,17147.1%56.3%
59.26%276.11,12612,47450.0%64.7%
73.91%236.689211,69881.8%66.7%
41.18%176.21,00313,01020.0%50.0%
50.00%166.299811,53457.1%44.4%
33.33%156.06858,87033.3%33.3%
46.67%156.581010,13944.4%50.0%
57.14%146.21,18011,31266.7%50.0%
66.67%125.994111,89880.0%57.1%
83.33%126.996413,255100.0%66.7%
66.67%126.470312,54475.0%62.5%
36.36%116.557512,95225.0%42.9%
81.82%116.175813,153100.0%80.0%
27.27%115.586012,8850.0%30.0%
36.36%115.880712,62633.3%37.5%
60.00%105.680311,50566.7%57.1%
80.00%106.176412,57375.0%83.3%
75.00%86.791513,885100.0%60.0%
57.14%76.47099,43450.0%66.7%
42.86%75.76669,9870.0%100.0%
85.71%76.41,15216,159100.0%83.3%
57.14%76.31,11514,9820.0%66.7%
57.14%75.91,15912,17466.7%50.0%
57.14%76.59069,31250.0%100.0%
66.67%65.61,03312,54433.3%100.0%
50.00%66.91,12217,6870.0%50.0%
60.00%56.51,01211,303100.0%50.0%
100.00%57.283213,061100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.274610,33050.0%100.0%
40.00%56.895814,7530.0%50.0%
60.00%57.11,01213,714100.0%33.3%
50.00%46.883114,0780.0%50.0%
0.00%35.91,01413,5500.0%0.0%
0.00%17.786812,0170.0%0.0%

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Kassadin vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kassadin do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Xerath with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Xerath in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Xerath with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Xerath?

The best Kassadin build against Xerath includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Xerath?

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

Does Kassadin counter Xerath?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Xerath with a 100.0% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Xerath?

When playing Kassadin against Xerath, 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.