Irelia vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Irelia controls lane pressure by using minion waves to enable Q resets and force extended trades before Kassadin hits level 6.
Focus on denying Kassadin safe scaling by punishing his low early agency and wave control with aggressive early trades.

Trading pattern

Stack passive and use Q resets to close distance, committing only when E or R marks Kassadin.
Punish Kassadin when Kassadin spends Kassadin R aggressively with low mana or misses Kassadin Q shield.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin R mobility and avoid extended trades after he hits level 6 unless you have lockdown.

Danger windows

Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R opens short burst trades and escape options; avoid extended fights during this window.
Missing E or R reduces your all-in threat and exposes you to Kassadin's burst and mobility.
Overcommitting without Q reset paths or passive stacks invites Kassadin punishments.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q and E to threaten stun and extended trades before Kassadin gains mobility.
Keep the wave in a state that allows Q resets to maintain pressure and punish Kassadin's weak early wave control.
Avoid committing without passive stacks or a reset path, as Kassadin can punish overextensions pre-6.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 with Q and E access; Level 6 with R; first completed fighter item.
Respect Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R spike that grants mobility and burst.
Irelia's power spikes enable her to force all-ins and deny Kassadin's scaling window.

Win conditions

Use wave control to create Q reset paths and force extended trades before Kassadin reaches level 6.
Capitalize on Kassadin's weak early game by landing E stuns and following up with R engages.
Convert early kills or pressure into side-lane presence to deny Kassadin safe scaling and roaming.