Aurora vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora vs Kassadin

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use medium-range (Q)+(E) poke to deny Kassadin safe early farm and delay his level 6 spike.
Exploit Kassadin's low early agency by pressuring him before he gains (R) mobility.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Kassadin from comfortably scaling into late-game burst.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q), immediately follow with (E) for damage and repositioning, then reactivate (Q).
Punish (R) cooldown by forcing trades before he can escape.
After using (W), avoid extended fights as you lack quick escape and (E) is easy to dodge; back off if Kassadin counters.

Danger windows

Kassadin's level 6 (R) with mana enables lethal burst and mobility; maintain safe spacing.
Avoid aggressive trades after using (W) since you lose your quick escape and (E) is easy to dodge.
(Q) shield can absorb your magic poke; time damage to avoid wasted cooldowns.

Early game

Poke Kassadin with (Q) then reposition with (E) before level 6 to punish his weak trades.
Keep wave near mid to pressure Kassadin off safe farming spots without overextending.
Avoid extended trades since (Q) shield reduces magic poke effectiveness.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for high mobility and burst to secure picks or roam effectively.
After first completed AP burst item, pressure waves and trades more confidently.
Respect Kassadin's level 6 (R) and first scaling AP item as his mobility and burst increase.

Win conditions

Deny Kassadin free farm by applying early (Q)+(E) poke pressure before level 6 to delay scaling.
Use level 6 (R) mobility to pick off Kassadin or roam to snowball leads.
Force Kassadin into unfavorable trades when he overuses (R) and runs low on mana to capitalize.