Kassadin vs Aurora MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Aurora

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin with low early agency who must survive Aurora's medium lane pressure and burst until level 6.
Focus on minimizing damage taken early and avoid giving Aurora free poke or all-in windows before you unlock R.

Trading pattern

Trade minimally before level 6, using Q shield to mitigate Aurora's Q-E burst combo.
After level 6, use R for short, controlled trades only when you have enough mana to escape.
Punish Aurora's long E animation by dodging it and responding with quick Q and W trades.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Aurora's burst combo and medium lane pressure; avoid extended trades.
After Aurora uses W invisibility, she has no quick escape; be cautious but ready to punish if she overextends.
Kassadin is vulnerable if he uses R aggressively with low mana, as he can be trapped without escape.

Early game

Farm safely near your tower to avoid Aurora's poke and capitalize on her low range.
Use Q to absorb Aurora's magic poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Respect Aurora's E slow and W invisibility burst to avoid getting caught out or forced into bad trades.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R for mobility and burst, and his first completed AP item.
Aurora's major spikes are her level 6 R for mobility and burst, and her first completed AP burst item.
Respect these level 6 spikes as they significantly increase kill threat from both sides.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and using Q shield to absorb poke.
Reach level 6 to unlock R for mobility and burst, enabling short trades and side pressure.
Punish Aurora's long E animation and lack of range by dodging and counter-trading post-6 with R burst.