Orianna vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage who must manage ball placement to zone Kassadin and create teamfight opportunities.
Kassadin has low early game agency and lane pressure, so Orianna should pressure to deny his safe scaling.

Trading pattern

Trade by zoning with ball placement and poking, then shield or speed yourself through Kassadin's return trades.
Punish Kassadin's longer cooldowns before level 6 when his mobility and burst are limited.
Respect Kassadin R for his post-6 short trades; avoid extended fights when he has Kassadin R stacks and mana.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous after level 6 when he can engage with Kassadin R and burst with Kassadin Q.
Avoid extended trades when Kassadin has Kassadin R stacks and sufficient mana.
Be cautious if Kassadin uses R aggressively and has low mana, as you can punish his escape limitations.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Kassadin early, exploiting his weak wave control before level 6.
Maintain ball position to shield yourself with E and avoid Kassadin's short trades with Kassadin Q and Kassadin E slow.
Avoid reckless ability use that leaves you vulnerable to Kassadin's level 6 burst.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item.
Kassadin's major spike is level 6 Kassadin R granting mobility and burst.
Orianna must respect Kassadin's level 6 power spike to avoid lethal trades.

Win conditions

Control the lane with ball placement to zone Kassadin and deny him safe farming before level 6.
Punish Kassadin's cooldowns and low mobility early to build a lead.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage teamfight impact with R and create pressure Kassadin cannot match.