Kassadin vs LeBlanc MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs LeBlanc

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive LeBlanc's early burst and poke to reach level 6 safely.
Kassadin should avoid giving LeBlanc free lane pressure and focus on farming safely until his mobility powers up.

Trading pattern

After level 6, use R for short, controlled burst trades when LeBlanc's W is on cooldown.
Use Q shield to mitigate magic poke and only engage when LeBlanc's E tether is broken or missed.
Avoid trading if low on mana or if LeBlanc still has her W return pad available for quick escape.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to LeBlanc's level 2 burst combo and chain root.
Kassadin is at risk if he uses R aggressively without mana to escape afterward.
Avoid extended trades when LeBlanc's W is available for engage and LeBlanc R for burst resets.

Early game

Use Q to absorb LeBlanc Q poke and farm near your tower to minimize damage.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as LeBlanc's early burst with W and chains can punish you hard.
Preserve mana and health by playing defensively and not overusing R without escape options.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item for stronger burst and mobility.
LeBlanc's spikes at level 2 with Q+W/E burst and level 6 LeBlanc R must be respected to avoid lethal trades.
Kassadin's power grows post-6 as he can punish LeBlanc's immobility and low waveclear by flanking or short trades.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using Q shield and farming safely near tower until level 6.
Use post-6 R mobility to punish LeBlanc's low waveclear and immobility by short trades and side pressure.
Deny LeBlanc clean ability chains by spacing and punishing missed W or E to control lane tempo.