Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aurora
VS
Champion 2
Kassadin
vs

54.1%
Aurora win rate vs Kassadin
Aurora has the edge
266
Games Analyzed
54.1%
Aurora WR
45.9%
Kassadin WR
+331
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kassadin
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Aurora
Level 6
Kassadin
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Kassadin
Level 11
Kassadin
Level 16
Aurora
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aurora 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
Aurora has range advantage. Kassadin should look for short trades when Aurora uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kassadin's Weakness
Kassadin's main weakness: Early game extremely weak, AD matchups, CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Kassadin Win Condition
Survive to 16, R spam becomes uncatchable assassin
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Aurora typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kassadin runs Teleport for map impact. Aurora needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kassadin outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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 Aurora's AP damage and CC

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

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