Max order
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Core
Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.
+0.87 magic penetration×9
+1.41 armor×9
+1.34 magic resist×9
+4.95 ability power×3Favorable
Skill Leveling Order
Max order Q → E → WQQQQQWWWWWEEEEE
RRRMax in the order Q → E → W, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
Item Build
Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16Build path · Doran's Ring → Health Potion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rabadon's Deathcap → Rod of Ages → Archangel's Staff
Open with Doran's Ring + Health Potion.Sorcerer's Shoes››
Masteries
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0/121 points into Offense to push early damage share.
Base Stats
Lv1 · growth · Lv18Skills
Passive · Q · W · E · R
Kassadin takes 15% reduced magic damage and transforms this damage into bonus attack speed.
Kassadin fires an ethereal bolt of void energy, dealing damage and silencing the target for a duration.
Passive: Kassadin's basic attacks restore Mana. The Mana restored is tripled against enemy champions. Active: Kassadin's basic attacks deal additional magic damage.
Kassadin draws energy from spells cast in his vicinity. Upon charging up, Kassadin can use Force Pulse to damage and slow enemies in a cone in front of him.
Kassadin teleports to a nearby location dealing damage to nearby enemy units. Multiple Riftwalks in a short period of time cause them to cost additional Mana. Multiple champion hits with Riftwalks in a short period of time cause them to deal additional damage.
Champion Tips
Riot officialPlaying as
- Kassadin has multiple item paths; he can go caster via mana and ability power or anti caster with cooldown reduction and Magic Resist.
- Kassadin's ultimate has many uses and is on a shorter cooldown than most, use it often.
- Try to get the Ancient Golem buff to counteract Riftwalk's increasing mana cost.
Playing against
- Kassadin deals mostly magic damage. If he's doing well consider buying magic resist items like Mercury's Treads and Banshee's Veil.
- Each time Kassadin consecutively uses Riftwalk, he pays more and more mana. Keep this in mind as you chase him.
- It takes 6 spell casts for Kassadin's slow, Force Pulse, to become castable. If he levels up that ability, judiciously use your own skills while laning against him.
Frequently Asked
The quick answers, straight from this buildWhat runes for Kassadin?
Marks Greater Mark of Magic Penetration 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Ability Power 3
What mastery setup for Kassadin?
21/0/9 split. 21 points into Offense to push early damage share.
What is Kassadin’s skill order?
Max in the order Q → E → W, taking R whenever available. Max in the order Q → E → W, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
What is Kassadin’s item build?
Start: Doran's Ring + Health Potion → Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes → Core: Rabadon's Deathcap · Rod of Ages · Archangel's Staff
Lore
There is a place between dimensions and between worlds. To some it is known as the Outside, to others it is the Unknown. To most, however, it is called the Void. Despite its name, the Void is not an empty place, but rather the home of unspeakable ...
