Taliyah vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Taliyah controls the lane with medium pressure and must deny Kassadin's safe scaling by punishing his weak early game.
Focus on maintaining wave control and using W and E to punish Kassadin's limited early mobility and force him to play defensively.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and only commit W and E if Kassadin dashes or moves predictably into your zone.
Avoid extended trades when W and E are down as Kassadin can punish your limited mobility.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin R post-6 by avoiding overcommitment and using E to zone him from engaging.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous after level 6 when he can use Kassadin R to engage or escape; avoid trades without W and E ready.
If you miss W, you lose your main setup and become vulnerable to Kassadin's burst.
Pushing without vision or W and E up can lead to Kassadin punishing your rotation or forcing all-ins.

Early game

Use Q to poke Kassadin and avoid extended trades before level 6 when he lacks mobility.
Hold W and E to punish Kassadin's forward movement or any attempt to farm aggressively.
Push the wave safely to create roam opportunities and deny Kassadin easy farm near tower.

Power spikes

Level 6 R grants Kassadin high mobility; respect this by avoiding risky trades without W and E.
Your major spike is level 6 R for map plays and first mage item for stronger poke and wave control.
Minor spike at level 3 when Q-W-E combo becomes available to punish Kassadin's early movement.

Win conditions

Control the mid wave with Q and punish Kassadin's attempts to farm with W and E.
Use your level 6 R to roam and create map pressure before Kassadin can safely follow.
Deny Kassadin's scaling by forcing him to play defensively pre-6 and punishing his limited mobility and cooldowns.