Yasuo - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
6.4%

Yasuovs Kassadin

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yasuo vs Kassadin is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Yasuo based on 35 games. Kassadin wins the early laning phase while Yasuo 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Kassadin - 48.6% win rateKassadin(48.6%)
Yasuo - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Yasuo
48.6% WR
VS
Kassadin vs Yasuo matchup - 51.4% win rate
Kassadin
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 35
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
7.5
CS / min
6.6
965
DMG / min
894
12,440
Gold / game
13,400
317
Heal / min
251
1,119
DMG Mitigated / min
903
0.8
CC / min
0.2
47.4%
Early Game WR
52.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Yasuo vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Yasuo's 48.6%, giving Kassadin a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kassadin controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kassadin needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo 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. While Kassadin is slightly favored, Yasuo 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 Kassadin's mistakes. 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
7.5Yasuo
6.6Kassadin
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
965Yasuo
894Kassadin
Yasuo deals 71 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
12,440Yasuo
13,400Kassadin
Kassadin generates a commanding 960 more gold per game than Yasuo. This substantial economic advantage means Kassadin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yasuo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
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
1,435Yasuo
1,154Kassadin
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 281 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 Infinity Edge. This combination gives Yasuo an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 8 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
Kassadin
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo47.4%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin52.6%
Late Game
Yasuo
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo50.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Kassadin 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 Yasuo at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kassadin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kassadin has the edge early, but Yasuo 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 Yasuo Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Yasuo primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinTriumph - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinCoup de Grace - best Yasuo rune vs Kassadin
Resolve rune tree - Yasuo secondary runes vs KassadinResolve
Bone Plating - best Yasuo rune vs KassadinRevitalize - best Yasuo rune vs Kassadin
100.0% 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.03%2497.387312,29556.0%58.3%
50.21%2397.181212,18749.2%51.3%
51.96%2046.985112,24152.6%51.4%
38.69%1997.072111,91443.8%34.5%
53.98%1767.078812,30549.4%57.6%
50.31%1616.886312,42147.6%53.2%
45.57%1586.975612,22446.7%44.6%
51.77%1417.183912,55755.6%48.7%
40.00%1306.873611,92946.4%35.1%
50.79%1267.075612,35250.0%51.5%
44.35%1247.479312,58448.3%40.9%
55.46%1197.183112,59058.9%52.4%
46.90%1137.383211,76343.1%50.9%
43.52%1087.482312,64433.3%50.8%
54.72%1066.989712,08752.0%57.1%
60.40%1017.288812,81260.7%60.0%
42.05%887.088712,13537.8%46.5%
53.49%866.981513,41754.5%52.4%
40.00%857.286913,03346.9%35.9%
59.52%846.886512,92852.9%64.0%
50.00%847.373511,71060.0%40.9%
57.14%846.983612,97857.5%56.8%
40.51%797.078211,95150.0%32.6%
48.72%787.078511,02742.1%55.0%
41.56%776.788511,07534.9%50.0%
48.68%767.178611,99644.1%52.4%
47.37%766.893712,38448.6%46.3%
49.33%756.878812,23555.2%45.6%
51.35%746.782513,00055.9%47.5%
61.64%737.190112,54161.3%61.9%
54.17%727.076812,51454.0%54.3%
49.28%697.277912,69436.7%59.0%
54.41%687.381412,90555.2%53.9%
50.00%687.088313,55960.7%42.5%
42.65%687.094012,26250.0%37.5%
37.88%667.11,00012,18646.4%31.6%
50.00%666.993412,18546.3%56.0%
43.94%666.681613,12934.5%51.4%
57.58%666.677412,27245.2%68.6%
46.97%666.987911,85041.9%51.4%
49.21%637.177111,71158.3%37.0%
48.39%627.286912,56357.6%37.9%
60.00%606.585112,83267.7%50.0%
50.91%557.185613,86362.1%38.5%
49.09%557.31,10812,83133.3%61.3%
51.85%546.785013,77942.9%57.6%
51.85%547.184813,08946.1%57.1%
53.70%547.582612,11553.9%53.6%
52.83%537.279112,74371.4%40.6%
51.92%526.576112,29054.5%50.0%
56.00%507.091413,20565.0%50.0%
26.00%506.889811,44713.6%35.7%
40.82%497.081413,45942.9%39.3%
55.56%456.882011,88069.6%40.9%
34.09%447.079113,23633.3%34.6%
46.15%397.377512,16450.0%42.1%
44.74%386.782711,01042.1%47.4%
50.00%387.278311,41947.6%52.9%
56.76%377.186312,28545.0%70.6%
56.76%376.581213,05533.3%68.0%
47.22%366.698712,21750.0%44.4%
57.14%357.190813,01053.3%60.0%
48.57%357.596512,44047.4%50.0%
37.14%357.274111,34733.3%41.2%
48.48%337.295514,23861.5%40.0%
54.55%336.71,03512,58350.0%58.8%
43.75%326.880712,05150.0%33.3%
43.75%327.299012,88260.0%36.4%
59.38%327.182411,97747.4%76.9%
46.88%327.281212,70327.3%57.1%
50.00%327.286312,65881.8%33.3%
35.48%317.179312,52741.2%28.6%
40.00%307.194313,62150.0%28.6%
53.57%287.385613,27273.3%30.8%
46.43%286.787612,04645.5%47.1%
74.07%276.791612,32155.6%83.3%
42.31%267.587213,36341.7%42.9%
50.00%267.179612,76730.0%62.5%
53.85%267.21,22611,89258.3%50.0%
62.50%246.692214,64775.0%56.3%
50.00%247.185213,07063.6%38.5%
52.17%236.474111,55546.1%60.0%
47.83%236.773810,45553.3%37.5%
54.55%226.891713,95333.3%62.5%
54.55%227.165811,58850.0%60.0%
68.18%227.381613,06870.0%66.7%
55.00%207.080011,94940.0%70.0%
50.00%206.777714,04557.1%46.1%
45.00%207.086512,79036.4%55.6%
70.00%206.697915,05871.4%69.2%
20.00%206.576910,7510.0%50.0%
52.63%197.097714,94333.3%61.5%
44.44%187.188110,73157.1%36.4%
38.89%187.387613,6660.0%58.3%
55.56%187.075913,64550.0%58.3%
50.00%186.877113,41637.5%60.0%
33.33%187.582410,47520.0%50.0%
72.22%186.785612,25090.0%50.0%
61.11%187.190211,97040.0%87.5%
52.94%176.986713,25466.7%37.5%
53.33%157.384811,13850.0%57.1%
60.00%156.986115,11680.0%50.0%
33.33%157.076512,08120.0%40.0%
50.00%146.767112,24162.5%33.3%
64.29%146.783614,839100.0%58.3%
78.57%147.296713,54475.0%80.0%
61.54%136.997913,79480.0%50.0%
53.85%137.41,00513,85957.1%50.0%
41.67%127.392912,41325.0%50.0%
54.55%117.086914,28850.0%57.1%
54.55%116.999314,97460.0%50.0%
72.73%115.982011,966100.0%57.1%
50.00%105.180412,46420.0%80.0%
40.00%106.77649,51933.3%50.0%
50.00%107.186213,63633.3%57.1%
30.00%106.891112,22740.0%20.0%
66.67%97.896213,20866.7%66.7%
44.44%97.686813,15050.0%42.9%
33.33%97.272211,75228.6%50.0%
50.00%87.295213,71166.7%40.0%
87.50%87.581112,98683.3%100.0%
25.00%87.380210,59320.0%33.3%
50.00%87.868811,00550.0%50.0%
12.50%87.81,01812,89233.3%0.0%
57.14%77.599111,53850.0%66.7%
71.43%76.264011,06180.0%50.0%
66.67%67.51,04512,95775.0%50.0%
83.33%67.01,09214,26666.7%100.0%
66.67%65.993513,42375.0%50.0%
66.67%67.51,07611,769100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.698315,389100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.570510,63966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.675410,91950.0%100.0%

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Yasuo vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yasuo do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Yasuo's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Yasuo do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Yasuo with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Kassadin 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, Yasuo takes over the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yasuo vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Yasuo build against Kassadin?

The best Yasuo build against Kassadin includes Immortal Shieldbow, Blade of The Ruined King, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Yasuo runes against Kassadin?

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

Does Yasuo counter Kassadin?

No, Yasuo struggles against Kassadin with only a 48.6% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Yasuo players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Yasuo against Kassadin?

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