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

Kassadinvs Xerath

FAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kassadin wins with a 54.3% win rate (+8.6%) over Xerath based on 35 games. Xerath 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 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 - 54.3% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
54.3% WR
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Xerath vs Kassadin matchup - 45.7% win rate
Xerath
45.7% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Xerath Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 35
54.3%
Win Rate
45.7%
6.4
CS / min
6.4
861
DMG / min
1,105
13,734
Gold / game
12,704
256
Heal / min
73
862
DMG Mitigated / min
336
0.2
CC / min
1.0
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Kassadin vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 54.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 45.7%, giving Kassadin a 8.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath 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 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

Xerath wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Kassadin
6.4Xerath
Kassadin and Xerath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
861Kassadin
1,105Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Kassadin by 244 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
13,734Kassadin
12,704Xerath
Kassadin generates a commanding 1,030 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
0.2Kassadin
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
1,118Kassadin
408Xerath
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 710 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

Armored Advance 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, 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 100.0% win rate across 3 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
Xerath
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin45.5%
Xerath early game win rateXerath54.5%
Late Game
Kassadin
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin58.3%
Xerath late game win rateXerath41.7%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Xerath 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Xerath. 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: Xerath 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 Xerath

Domination rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs XerathDomination
Electrocute - best Kassadin rune vs XerathSudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs XerathGrisly Mementos - best Kassadin rune vs XerathUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Xerath
Resolve rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs XerathResolve
Overgrowth - best Kassadin rune vs XerathSecond Wind - best Kassadin rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Resolve 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 26.11. 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 Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Xerath matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 45.7%, a 8.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kassadin do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Kassadin with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Xerath 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 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. 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 54.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.6 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Xerath?

The best Kassadin build against Xerath includes Rod of Ages, Muramana, Archangel's Staff with Armored Advance. 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 Domination primary tree with Resolve 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 54.3% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Xerath?

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