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Kassadin vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin has low early agency and lane pressure; focus on surviving early and farming safely to reach level 6.
Avoid giving Irelia passive stacks and Q reset paths that enable her extended trades and all-ins.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally and only when Q can block magic damage; avoid fighting when Irelia has passive stacks and reset paths.
After level 6, use short R trades to burst low-health Irelia, but keep mana for escape.
Respect Irelia's Irelia E stun and Irelia R slow; avoid committing if these are available.

Danger windows

Pre-6, Irelia's all-in with Irelia Q resets and Irelia E stun can be lethal; avoid extended fights.
When Irelia has passive stacks and minion waves for resets, her threat range increases significantly.
Low mana after repeated R casts leaves Kassadin vulnerable to Irelia's engage and crowd control.

Early game

Stay near your tower and use Q to absorb Irelia's poke while farming safely.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Irelia's early all-in with Irelia Q and Irelia E is strong.
Preserve mana and health to survive until you unlock R for mobility and burst.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes: level 6 R, first completed AP item, level 11 improved R.
Irelia's major spikes: level 2 with Irelia Q and Irelia E, level 6 Irelia R, first completed fighter item.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure and reach level 6 to unlock R for mobility and short trades.
Use R to punish Irelia when she overextends without Q reset or after missing Irelia E.
Deny Irelia passive stacks and reset paths by managing wave position and avoiding low-health minion waves near her.

Tip: For Kassadin vs Irelia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup