Naafiri vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri should pressure Kassadin early to exploit his weak pre-6 agency and low lane pressure.
Manage wave to keep opportunities for Q poke and avoid giving Kassadin a safe, passive lane to scale.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to apply bleed and wait for Kassadin to use Kassadin Q shield or Kassadin E slow.
Commit W only when Kassadin's defensive tools are on cooldown or he is low health.
Use R to isolate and chase Kassadin after landing poke, avoiding W engages that can be blocked or interrupted.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous after level 6 with Kassadin R available and sufficient mana for repeated trades.
Avoid engaging with W when Kassadin's Kassadin E slow or Kassadin Q shield is ready to punish your commit.
Be wary if Kassadin uses Kassadin R aggressively and still has mana to escape or counter-engage.

Early game

Use Q poke frequently to chip Kassadin before level 6 when he has low mobility and weak wave control.
Avoid committing W until Kassadin's Kassadin E slow or Kassadin R mobility is down.
Punish Kassadin's low mana or cooldowns on Kassadin R by engaging with W and R-enhanced all-ins.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly boosts chase and burst potential against isolated Kassadin.
First lethality item increases Q poke damage and all-in threat.
Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R grants him mobility and burst, requiring cautious spacing post-6.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Kassadin's health before committing to all-ins with W and R.
Exploit Kassadin's low early pressure by forcing fights before level 6 and denying him safe farm.
Use R-enhanced chase to pick off Kassadin when isolated or after Kassadin wastes mobility cooldowns.