Zed vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Kassadin

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-agency early lane bully who must pressure Kassadin to deny his safe scaling.
Use your strong early lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from farming safely and reaching level 6 comfortably.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for reliable damage, follow with Q to finish trades, and look for R all-ins once Kassadin is below half health.
Respect Kassadin's Kassadin Q shield; bait it out before committing to full combos.
Avoid trading if you miss W engage, as Kassadin can punish your cooldowns and limited early sustain.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous post-level 6 when he can use R for short trades and escapes; avoid overcommitting.
Missing your W engage leaves you vulnerable to Kassadin's counterattack; play cautiously after a miss.
Kassadin with low mana after repeated R casts is vulnerable; capitalize on his limited escape options then.

Early game

Abuse Kassadin's low early agency by forcing trades before level 6, especially level 3 when your W-E-Q combo unlocks.
Avoid extended fights but use W + E to guarantee damage and poke with Q to chip Kassadin's health.
Punish Kassadin's weak wave control by pushing and zoning him from farm when possible.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 (W-E-Q combo), Level 6 (R), and first lethality item.
Respect Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R spike which grants him mobility and burst potential.
Kassadin's first completed scaling AP item increases his threat; avoid extended fights afterward.

Win conditions

Dominate early lane using your W-E-Q combo to deny Kassadin farm and pressure him under tower.
All-in Kassadin after level 6 with R when his key cooldowns are down or when he is low on mana.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from safely scaling and roaming with R.