Yasuo - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Yasuovs Kassadin

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

Yasuo vs Kassadin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yasuo wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kassadin based on 68 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup.

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Yasuo Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Yasuo
50.0% WR
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Kassadin vs Yasuo matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kassadin
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 68
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.2
CS / min
6.3
894
DMG / min
839
11,872
Gold / game
12,028
270
Heal / min
208
1,055
DMG Mitigated / min
849
0.8
CC / min
0.2
59.5%
Early Game WR
40.5%
38.7%
Late Game WR
61.3%

Yasuo vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, giving Yasuo a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo 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 Yasuo leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kassadin'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.

Yasuo vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Yasuo
6.3Kassadin
Yasuo significantly out-farms Kassadin by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo 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
894Yasuo
839Kassadin
Yasuo deals 54 more champion damage per minute than Kassadin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kassadin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yasuo's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,872Yasuo
12,028Kassadin
Yasuo and Kassadin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 156 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Yasuo
0.2Kassadin
Yasuo provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,325Yasuo
1,057Kassadin
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 268 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo Build Against Kassadin

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Yasuo needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yasuo against Kassadin are Immortal Shieldbow, Blade of The Ruined King and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Yasuo 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 Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
59.5%
+18.9% advantage
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo59.5%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin40.5%
Late Game
Kassadin
61.3%
+22.6% advantage
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo38.7%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin61.3%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.5% win rate — a 18.9 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Yasuo 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 61.3% win rate — 22.6 points above Yasuo. 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: Yasuo 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 Yasuo Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Yasuo primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinAbsorb Life - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinLast Stand - best Yasuo rune vs Kassadin
Resolve rune tree - Yasuo secondary runes vs KassadinResolve
Second Wind - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinOvergrowth - best Yasuo rune vs Kassadin
60.0% WR

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


Yasuo matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yasuo'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 Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yasuo 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
47.83%4607.091712,13047.9%47.8%
44.69%3586.974012,27839.7%48.5%
48.26%3447.081812,06349.0%47.6%
47.99%3236.887312,01450.7%46.0%
53.57%2527.187412,43354.5%52.7%
56.05%2487.183512,25358.7%54.0%
53.65%2337.084012,49256.6%51.2%
44.33%2036.891411,92845.0%43.8%
56.91%1886.894111,95059.8%54.2%
51.35%1857.079712,59154.5%49.1%
47.17%1596.977212,19452.3%43.6%
51.27%1587.388112,37749.4%53.3%
47.13%1577.275712,20947.1%47.2%
48.65%1487.178612,28448.5%48.8%
54.86%1446.983912,21859.2%50.0%
51.41%1426.877712,51456.9%47.6%
50.75%1346.987912,35646.7%54.0%
41.98%1316.976411,78745.0%39.4%
49.61%1297.283412,58850.9%48.6%
54.69%1287.291012,66142.9%62.0%
49.59%1236.871112,08953.2%45.9%
54.10%1226.693113,10762.5%48.6%
47.46%1187.293612,38453.5%41.7%
47.79%1136.978611,61744.9%50.0%
54.55%1107.191611,47858.3%50.0%
57.41%1086.687311,91353.7%61.1%
54.29%1057.280613,14243.9%60.9%
49.52%1056.980711,22745.1%53.7%
46.15%1047.189813,75258.8%40.0%
57.84%1026.679213,47756.3%59.3%
47.00%1007.081512,19450.0%44.4%
50.52%977.187611,36663.3%37.5%
40.63%967.290713,55567.7%25.8%
44.79%966.778512,32044.4%45.0%
44.68%946.791411,87945.1%44.2%
45.65%926.880212,71638.5%50.9%
48.35%916.982611,33037.2%58.3%
47.19%897.078811,27344.2%51.4%
50.57%877.182013,50655.8%45.5%
56.10%827.086813,88257.1%55.3%
51.22%827.686812,55862.8%38.5%
44.44%816.879411,87054.5%37.5%
50.00%807.184213,02950.0%50.0%
56.25%807.377712,93362.2%51.2%
52.63%767.293013,60558.1%48.9%
61.84%766.690713,48462.9%61.0%
37.84%746.773111,66437.1%38.5%
52.05%736.974612,08843.8%58.5%
46.58%736.973511,58743.6%50.0%
43.66%716.768611,45042.9%44.4%
41.43%707.086111,95630.6%52.9%
53.62%696.979512,50566.7%36.7%
50.00%687.289411,87259.5%38.7%
43.55%626.486411,63533.3%51.4%
52.46%616.678412,48236.0%63.9%
55.93%597.41,00312,32951.4%62.5%
54.24%596.983313,30052.0%55.9%
50.85%596.973912,74359.1%46.0%
52.63%577.583912,13569.7%29.2%
56.14%577.11,02511,79741.7%66.7%
48.21%566.785111,76640.0%54.8%
47.27%556.896212,47530.0%57.1%
41.82%557.077712,75931.8%48.5%
50.91%557.196212,81048.0%53.3%
60.00%556.993412,56666.7%54.8%
58.49%537.191514,14971.4%50.0%
52.83%536.477612,41957.7%48.1%
51.92%527.077911,76666.7%41.9%
51.02%496.983111,97150.0%51.9%
50.00%486.584711,70342.9%55.6%
48.89%456.786812,19036.4%60.9%
48.89%456.883312,05958.3%38.1%
61.36%447.284111,84661.5%61.1%
56.82%447.391612,10656.5%57.1%
52.27%446.784313,76158.8%48.1%
51.16%437.21,22712,44652.9%50.0%
74.36%397.091814,21084.6%69.2%
51.35%377.194213,37950.0%51.9%
43.24%376.875611,79220.0%59.1%
47.22%367.191312,70633.3%57.1%
58.33%366.687314,48353.9%60.9%
54.55%337.078312,38147.1%62.5%
65.63%327.594812,74375.0%50.0%
50.00%327.276712,78160.0%41.2%
62.50%326.81,04211,47064.3%61.1%
43.75%327.073311,38736.8%53.9%
45.16%317.294212,91153.9%38.9%
36.67%306.477311,51236.8%36.4%
51.72%297.578211,92557.1%46.7%
41.38%297.795313,30737.5%42.9%
32.14%286.368612,53016.7%43.8%
40.74%277.085711,59546.1%35.7%
55.56%276.681012,96136.4%68.8%
66.67%277.484812,60484.6%50.0%
26.92%267.186811,4869.1%40.0%
42.31%266.886713,22540.0%43.8%
53.85%267.072412,16987.5%38.9%
28.00%256.875413,01616.7%38.5%
30.43%237.380911,28336.4%25.0%
56.52%237.290911,37050.0%66.7%
68.18%227.290411,73060.0%75.0%
45.45%226.676411,59337.5%50.0%
50.00%206.781212,17481.8%11.1%
30.00%206.872211,44112.5%41.7%
47.37%197.177713,74830.0%66.7%
47.06%177.282812,63344.4%50.0%
40.00%156.495313,83340.0%40.0%
40.00%156.587210,35622.2%66.7%
40.00%157.185112,08950.0%33.3%
26.67%157.267713,5260.0%40.0%
28.57%146.790010,76720.0%33.3%
64.29%146.81,08814,093100.0%28.6%
35.71%146.971313,42633.3%37.5%
57.14%147.388810,10155.6%60.0%
64.29%147.163812,07372.7%33.3%
53.85%136.987213,54750.0%54.5%
38.46%136.372511,86250.0%28.6%
25.00%127.073010,1250.0%100.0%
50.00%126.01,01415,47525.0%62.5%
36.36%116.480811,49716.7%60.0%
40.00%106.768512,42825.0%50.0%
70.00%106.686911,46171.4%66.7%
50.00%106.799614,63233.3%57.1%
44.44%97.381911,31225.0%60.0%
66.67%97.180212,75380.0%50.0%
33.33%95.56239,23633.3%33.3%
62.50%86.784410,65125.0%100.0%
75.00%86.178515,3100.0%75.0%
57.14%77.287713,12433.3%75.0%
33.33%66.775512,31933.3%33.3%
50.00%67.41,10114,79666.7%33.3%
66.67%66.71,04513,63066.7%66.7%
20.00%55.178210,18125.0%0.0%
20.00%55.393013,7680.0%33.3%
20.00%57.41,03012,9940.0%33.3%
60.00%56.97488,04766.7%50.0%
20.00%56.992510,1680.0%33.3%
60.00%56.11,17915,1990.0%60.0%
80.00%55.986713,985100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.189613,9700.0%40.0%

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Yasuo vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yasuo do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Yasuo do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Kassadin with a 59.5% win rate versus 40.5%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yasuo do against Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup with a 61.3% win rate compared to 38.7%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Yasuo build against Kassadin?

The best Yasuo build against Kassadin includes Immortal Shieldbow, Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Yasuo runes against Kassadin?

The best Yasuo runes against Kassadin use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yasuo counter Kassadin?

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

How do I play Yasuo against Kassadin?

When playing Yasuo against Kassadin, 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.