Ryze vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Kassadin

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a medium-range scaling mage who needs to farm safely and use waveclear to control the lane against Kassadin.
Kassadin has low early agency and lane pressure, so Ryze should pressure the wave moderately to deny Kassadin easy farm without overextending.

Trading pattern

Trade through E and Q combos, using W to lock Kassadin when he overextends or tries to engage.
Punish Kassadin when his Kassadin R (Kassadin R) is down or when he uses it aggressively and is low on mana.
Avoid extended trades if low on mana or if Kassadin has Kassadin R stacks available for quick burst and escape.

Danger windows

Kassadin is dangerous post-6 when he can use Kassadin R for short trades and escapes; avoid committing without W root ready.
Kassadin with full mana and Kassadin R stacks can burst quickly; respect his cooldowns and avoid prolonged fights.
Ryze is vulnerable when low on mana or without W available, as Kassadin can exploit these windows to trade aggressively.

Early game

Use E and Q to poke Kassadin when he approaches, but avoid stepping too far forward to prevent Kassadin's short trades after level 6.
Hold W to root Kassadin if he tries to commit, especially before Kassadin hits level 6 and gains Kassadin R.
Manage mana carefully to maintain threat and avoid giving Kassadin free farm or safe trades.

Power spikes

Ryze's first mana/AP item significantly increases his damage and sustain in trades.
Level 6 R enables Ryze to impact side lanes and create map pressure, complementing lane control.
Kassadin's level 6 Kassadin R spike increases his burst and mobility; respect this by playing more cautiously until cooldowns are tracked.

Win conditions

Maintain safe farming and use E and Q rotations to chip Kassadin's health and control the wave.
Use W to punish Kassadin's attempts to engage or escape, especially when Kassadin R is down.
Push waves and use R to assist side lanes or secure objectives, leveraging Ryze's superior map pressure post-6.