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Kassadin vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Naafiri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin with low early agency who must survive Naafiri's poke and all-in windows before level 6.
Avoid giving Naafiri a passive lane to prevent her from freely poking and setting up W engages.

Trading pattern

Trade minimally pre-6, using Q to absorb poke and only short trades when Naafiri's W or R are down.
After level 6, use R for short burst trades when Naafiri is low or has committed W.
Avoid using R repeatedly without mana to ensure escape options against Naafiri's chase.

Danger windows

Pre-6 when Kassadin lacks mobility and Naafiri can poke freely with Q and commit W.
When Kassadin uses R aggressively with low mana, making him vulnerable to Naafiri's chase.
When Naafiri's R is active, increasing her chase and burst potential on isolated targets.

Early game

Use Q to absorb Naafiri's magic poke and farm safely near tower to minimize early damage.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Naafiri's physical poke and W engage are strong.
Preserve mana and health to reach level 6 without falling behind.

Power spikes

Kassadin's key spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item for stronger burst and mobility.
Naafiri's major spikes are level 6 Naafiri R and first lethality item increasing her poke and all-in threat.
Respect Naafiri's power spikes to avoid lethal trades before Kassadin can respond with R.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and avoid extended trades until level 6 unlocks R mobility and burst.
Use R to punish Naafiri's overextensions or W commits when her mobility or control is down.
Scale into repeated mobile burst and side pressure to outmaneuver Naafiri in skirmishes and team fights.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup