Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Ahri
VS
Champion 2
Kassadin
vs

49.6%
Ahri win rate vs Kassadin
Skill matchup — could go either way
910
Games Analyzed
49.6%
Ahri WR
50.4%
Kassadin WR
-35
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kassadin
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ahri
Level 6
Kassadin
Level 6
Ahri
1 item
Kassadin
Level 11
Kassadin
Level 16
Ahri
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ahri is strongest mid game while Kassadin peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Ahri has range advantage. Kassadin should look for short trades when Ahri uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Ahri's Weakness
Ahri's main weakness: Tanks, sustain lanes, charm is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Kassadin Win Condition
Survive to 16, R spam becomes uncatchable assassin
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ahri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kassadin runs Teleport for map impact. Ahri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kassadin outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kassadin's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Kassadin's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Kassadin
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ahri's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Ahri's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Ahri's Worst Matchups
Kassadin's Worst Matchups
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