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Zilean vs Kassadin MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Kassadin

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones and speed to control trades and deny Kassadin's early farm attempts.
Exploit Kassadin's weak pre-6 wave control by forcing cooldown trades and zoning.
Hold (R) to negate Kassadin's post-6 burst and enable your ADC's counterplay.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on Kassadin or slowed targets to maximize stun and trade impact.
Use (E) speed to dictate trade distance and disengage before Kassadin can retaliate.
Punish (R) cooldown by forcing trades when his mobility is down.

Danger windows

Respect Kassadin's level 6 (R) for sudden burst and mobility; avoid extended trades then.
Beware (Q) shield absorbing your poke; time bombs when it's on cooldown.
Avoid standing near minions when Kassadin can engage with (R) plus (E) slow for follow-up.

Early game

Hit level 2 quickly to threaten double bomb plus speed trades with your ADC.
Avoid overextending early to reduce Kassadin's jungle gank vulnerability.
Use wave control to keep Kassadin near his tower, limiting his safe farm windows.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks double bomb plus speed, enabling aggressive poke and zone control.
Level 3 grants (W), allowing double bomb setups and extended poke windows.
Level 6 (R) provides a crucial revive to deter Kassadin's all-in burst attempts.

Win conditions

Use double bomb stuns and speed boosts to enable your ADC's poke and kite.
Deny Kassadin early farm and force him to play under tower before level 6.
Save (R) to counter Kassadin's all-ins, turning fights in your favor and enabling resets.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup