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Kassadin vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Zoe

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin struggles early versus Zoe's high poke and E setup, so focus on surviving and farming safely.
Avoid giving Zoe free angles for Zoe E and respect her high lane pressure before level 6.

Trading pattern

After level 6, use R for short, controlled trades when Zoe's Zoe E is on cooldown.
Avoid trading if Zoe still has Zoe E ready or if you have low mana for R escapes.
Punish Zoe when she misses Zoe E by stepping forward with Q shield and short burst trades.

Danger windows

Kassadin is vulnerable pre-6 to Zoe's poke and Zoe E sleep setup.
Avoid using R repeatedly with low mana to prevent being trapped by Zoe's follow-up burst.
Be cautious when Zoe has Zoe E and Zoe R available for extended poke and pick attempts.

Early game

Use Q to absorb Zoe's magic poke but avoid extended trades before level 6.
Farm near your tower to minimize Zoe's poke effectiveness and avoid getting hit by Zoe E.
Do not use R aggressively pre-6 as you lack mobility and can be punished by Zoe's poke and crowd control.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP item.
Respect Zoe's level 6 Zoe R which extends her poke range and burst potential.
Kassadin's level 11 improves R uptime and damage, increasing threat on Zoe.

Win conditions

Survive early lane and reach level 6 to unlock R mobility and burst for short trades.
Punish Zoe's missed Zoe E with aggressive trades using Q shield and R burst.
Use high mobility post-6 to flank or side pressure, denying Zoe a calm scaling lane.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup