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Kassadin vs Malzahar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Malzahar

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive Malzahar's medium early pressure and push to reach level 6 safely.
Avoid giving Malzahar a passive lane by respecting his push and spell shield, focusing on safe farm and mana management.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally and rely on Q shield to absorb poke.
After level 6, use short R trades to burst when Malzahar's Malzahar R is on cooldown and mana allows safe escape.
Punish Malzahar's predictable pattern by engaging when his Voidlings are low or Malzahar's spell shield is down.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Malzahar's push and poke; avoid extended trades.
Malzahar's level 6 R suppression is lethal; only trade when you can avoid or punish it.
Low mana after multiple R uses creates danger; preserve mana for escape.

Early game

Farm safely near your tower to avoid Malzahar's push and poke before level 6.
Use Q to absorb magic damage from Malzahar's poke and avoid extended trades.
Avoid using R repeatedly before level 6 to conserve mana and prevent being trapped.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes: level 6 R unlock, first completed scaling AP item, and level 11 improved R.
Respect Malzahar's level 6 Malzahar R lockdown and first completed mana/AP item spike.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure and reach level 6 to unlock R mobility and burst.
Use R to flank and punish Malzahar's immobility and predictable ultimate channel.
Deny Malzahar a calm scaling lane by managing wave and punishing cooldowns to pressure him post-6.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup