Yone vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Kassadin

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use E + Q combos to force trades and avoid Kassadin's post-6 burst.
Kassadin plays passively early, so Yone should pressure the wave and deny Kassadin safe scaling opportunities.

Trading pattern

Stack Q, use E and second Q to gap close, then snap back with E to avoid Kassadin's retaliation.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin R burst and avoid trading when he has mana and Kassadin R stacks available.
Punish Kassadin if he wastes Kassadin R or uses it with low mana by committing to trades.

Danger windows

Kassadin becomes dangerous at level 6 with Kassadin R for burst and mobility; avoid extended trades then.
Kassadin with full mana and Kassadin R stacks can quickly punish overextensions; maintain spacing.
Yone is vulnerable after using E if caught out of position; avoid bad E usages that reveal your location.

Early game

Exploit Kassadin's low early agency by using level 3 Q-W-E trades to pressure and chip him down.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 to prevent Kassadin's short burst trades with Kassadin R.
Use E + Q to engage trades with a planned exit before Kassadin hits level 6.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and W shield is a strong early power spike to pressure Kassadin.
Yone's first back for attack speed and items like Bork enhance his dueling and trading potential.
Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R unlock is a major threat window to respect and avoid all-ins.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combos to force Kassadin into unfavorable trades and deny him safe scaling.
Pressure Kassadin pre-6 to reduce his health and force defensive play, limiting his Kassadin R threat.
Capitalize on Kassadin's low early wave control by controlling lane and punishing Kassadin when Kassadin R is down or mana is low.