Naafiri vs Kassadin
Mid Lane MatchupNaafiri vs Kassadin MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke with Q, as Kassadin lacks meaningful trading tools early.
- Post-6 the matchup shifts heavily in Kassadin's favor due to his R mobility allowing him to dodge your engage and kite backwards while dealing sustained damage.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q poke followed by E-W all-in when Kassadin steps up for CS, as he cannot effectively trade back early.
- Avoid extended trades post-6 since his Q shield and R mobility make short burst windows your only opportunity.
Wave Control
- Push waves early to deny Kassadin farm and roam for kills before he scales, as he cannot match your waveclear with Q.
- After 6, maintain wave control in the center to prevent him from freely roaming while keeping escape routes open.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never commit to all-ins post-6 without tracking his R cooldown, as he can easily escape with R and turn the fight with his team.
- Avoid chasing him into unwarded areas where he can R over walls and set up ganks with his jungler.
Created on 05/07/2026
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