Lux vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Kassadin

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Lux is a high-pressure artillery mage who must control the lane with poke and binding to deny Kassadin safe farming.
Use lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from reaching his critical level 6 spike comfortably.

Trading pattern

Poke with E and punish Kassadin's oversteps by landing Q into burst combos.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin Q shield; try to bait it before committing to full trades.
Avoid extended trades if Q is missed, as Kassadin can punish Lux's lack of mobility.

Danger windows

Kassadin becomes dangerous immediately after level 6 when he can use Kassadin R for short burst trades and escapes.
Avoid overextending if Kassadin has Kassadin R and mana available to all-in or punish missed Q.
Missing Q opens Lux to Kassadin's aggressive trades; keep cooldowns tracked to avoid these windows.

Early game

Abuse Kassadin's low early agency by poking with E and punishing his attempts to farm with Q root combos.
Avoid reckless Q usage to prevent Kassadin from all-inning when Lux is vulnerable.
Maintain wave control to keep Kassadin near his tower and limit his farming safety.

Power spikes

Lux's major spikes are level 6 with R and first completed mage item for burst and lane control.
Kassadin's major spike is level 6 with Kassadin R, granting him mobility and burst to punish Lux's positioning.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin Q shield which reduces magic damage and poke effectiveness.

Win conditions

Win by denying Kassadin safe farm and scaling through consistent poke and binding lockdown.
Use Q + E + R combos to burst Kassadin before he can engage with Kassadin R.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from safely reaching his power spikes and roaming opportunities.