Zed vs Kassadin

Zed
You
VS
Kassadin

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through superior range, wave control, and consistent Q poke combined with W-E-Q combos that Kassadin struggles to answer.
  • Post-6 requires more respect as Kassadin gains kill threat with R, but you maintain advantage through superior burst and mobility until he completes multiple items.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q poke to whittle Kassadin down, then look for W-E-Q combos when he steps up to farm.
  • Your strongest trading pattern is W behind him, E-Q-auto, then W back to safety before he can retaliate effectively.

Wave Control

  • Push waves early to deny Kassadin farm and create roam timers, using your superior waveclear and range advantage.
  • Maintain vision control in river to set up picks or prevent Kassadin from matching your roams once he hits 6.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't underestimate Kassadin's post-6 all-in potential, especially if you're low on health from previous trades.
  • Avoid using W aggressively without proper vision as Kassadin can R onto you and force extended fights where his sustained damage becomes threatening.
Created on 05/14/2026
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