Kassadin vs Akshan MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Akshan

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin with low early agency who must survive Akshan's early lane bully pressure.
Focus on avoiding extended trades and preserving health until level 6 unlocks your R for mobility and burst.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally using Q shield and W for small mana sustain; avoid Akshan E engage windows.
After level 6, use R for short burst trades only when you have enough mana to escape safely.
Punish Akshan if he misses or overextends with Akshan E by engaging quickly with R and E slow.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Akshan's high early pressure and Akshan E engages.
Kassadin is at risk if R is used aggressively with low mana, limiting escape options.
Beware of Akshan's level 6 R burst and Akshan E repositioning for all-ins.

Early game

Farm safely near your tower to avoid Akshan's high early pressure and short-range poke with Akshan Q and autos.
Use Q to absorb Akshan's magic poke but avoid taking damage from his physical autos and Akshan E engages.
Avoid using R aggressively before level 6 as you lack escape options and mana to follow up.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R for mobility and burst, first AP item completion, and level 11 for stronger R uptime.
Akshan's major spikes are level 2 with Akshan Q plus Akshan E or W utility, level 6 Akshan R, and first completed AD item.
Respect Akshan's level 6 R and early level 2 power to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and using Q shield to absorb poke.
Reach level 6 to unlock R for mobility and short trades, then punish Akshan's overextensions.
Use your superior late-game mobility and burst to flank and pressure side lanes, denying Akshan safe scaling.