Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Ziggsvs Kassadin

AMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kassadin based on 7 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup.

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Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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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Ziggs - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
57.1% WR
VS
Kassadin vs Ziggs matchup - 42.9% win rate
Kassadin
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Kassadin Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
8.1
CS / min
6.0
1,008
DMG / min
464
8,568
Gold / game
7,105
58
Heal / min
182
300
DMG Mitigated / min
647
0.6
CC / min
0.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Ziggs vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, giving Ziggs a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs 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 Ziggs leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs players can confidently pick into Kassadin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kassadin away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ziggs vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

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

Farming
8.1Ziggs
6.0Kassadin
Ziggs significantly out-farms Kassadin by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 31 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ziggs 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
1,008Ziggs
464Kassadin
Ziggs heavily out-damages Kassadin by 544 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,568Ziggs
7,105Kassadin
Ziggs generates a commanding 1,463 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Ziggs consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Ziggs
0.1Kassadin
Ziggs provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ziggs coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
358Ziggs
829Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 470 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ziggs Build Against Kassadin

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Kassadin are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Ziggs 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 Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs66.7%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin33.3%
Late Game
Kassadin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs0.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin100.0%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Ziggs 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 Ziggs. 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: Ziggs 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 Ziggs Runes Against Kassadin

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Ziggs rune vs KassadinManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs KassadinTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs KassadinScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Kassadin
Precision rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Ziggs rune vs KassadinPresence of Mind - best Ziggs rune vs Kassadin
50.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Ziggs to press their advantage against Kassadin, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs 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
58.33%2526.91,00212,54271.3%50.6%
49.55%2206.41,01912,24257.8%43.9%
56.35%1266.81,02613,87348.4%59.0%
53.78%1196.899811,84257.7%50.8%
46.88%966.992410,73751.9%40.9%
47.31%936.51,07312,70144.1%49.1%
49.35%777.095912,55848.5%50.0%
53.42%737.21,00912,12251.6%54.8%
55.22%676.798712,82542.3%63.4%
50.00%607.11,03013,25370.8%36.1%
52.54%596.291010,38656.3%48.1%
47.27%556.698413,21960.0%42.5%
64.81%546.41,03311,91156.5%71.0%
50.00%546.81,03514,17163.6%46.5%
52.83%536.998212,86166.7%41.4%
48.94%476.81,08012,21647.4%50.0%
42.22%456.21,01013,33975.0%35.1%
44.19%436.91,07912,57150.0%40.0%
39.02%417.51,00612,44538.5%39.3%
50.00%384.696012,41642.9%51.6%
37.84%376.490211,11421.4%47.8%
51.43%357.01,02713,14254.5%50.0%
48.57%357.21,07012,22450.0%47.1%
40.00%356.61,08612,57313.3%60.0%
41.18%345.094311,90238.5%42.9%
56.25%327.21,05411,83152.9%60.0%
57.14%286.81,04112,44275.0%50.0%
35.71%286.61,07712,44822.2%42.1%
56.00%256.31,04213,56937.5%64.7%
56.00%256.41,21112,54650.0%58.8%
50.00%246.51,00910,42250.0%50.0%
31.82%226.985211,55944.4%23.1%
45.45%226.61,10413,48683.3%31.3%
57.14%216.790512,68440.0%62.5%
52.38%217.31,03313,56460.0%45.5%
45.00%206.51,14513,86560.0%40.0%
23.53%176.51,04013,4480.0%33.3%
58.82%176.487010,67244.4%75.0%
52.94%176.099510,77962.5%44.4%
76.47%176.392510,29071.4%80.0%
70.59%176.51,13315,07071.4%70.0%
52.94%177.41,08113,92766.7%45.5%
53.33%156.596811,50840.0%60.0%
57.14%146.41,08511,256100.0%25.0%
76.92%135.71,26915,432100.0%75.0%
53.85%136.81,21712,54440.0%62.5%
33.33%126.91,07010,34733.3%33.3%
41.67%126.81,13415,42360.0%28.6%
33.33%125.597210,99466.7%22.2%
63.64%115.796412,2180.0%70.0%
45.45%117.093810,46128.6%75.0%
45.45%115.91,3166,63950.0%33.3%
30.00%105.583814,4620.0%37.5%
60.00%107.284411,65566.7%57.1%
70.00%106.61,03213,967100.0%57.1%
50.00%103.11,02810,27442.9%66.7%
55.56%96.587611,4980.0%83.3%
33.33%96.786612,27533.3%33.3%
50.00%86.58218,37742.9%100.0%
50.00%86.891811,42860.0%33.3%
37.50%86.882311,29240.0%33.3%
50.00%86.71,21110,78960.0%33.3%
62.50%83.994510,24050.0%75.0%
14.29%72.493910,6070.0%25.0%
42.86%77.180810,8190.0%60.0%
57.14%78.11,0088,56866.7%0.0%
28.57%76.11,14215,029100.0%16.7%
71.43%76.694811,52950.0%100.0%
71.43%77.093211,28275.0%66.7%
42.86%77.71,26912,642100.0%20.0%
42.86%74.91,14813,659100.0%33.3%
57.14%76.71,37814,32850.0%60.0%
16.67%63.998613,0620.0%16.7%
16.67%66.11,1548,7310.0%33.3%
20.00%56.25926,64633.3%0.0%
80.00%56.380411,86250.0%100.0%
80.00%56.41,13014,15650.0%100.0%
20.00%56.595711,742100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.91,25312,330100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.51,08912,8660.0%50.0%
60.00%57.080210,27175.0%0.0%

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Ziggs vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ziggs do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Kassadin with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Kassadin in the late game?

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

Ziggs wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Kassadin?

The best Ziggs build against Kassadin includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 Ziggs runes against Kassadin?

The best Ziggs runes against Kassadin use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ziggs vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ziggs counter Kassadin?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Kassadin with a 57.1% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Kassadin?

When playing Ziggs 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.