MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kassadin vs Akali
What is Kassadin's win rate vs Akali?
In Mid, Kassadin wins 53% against Akali across 1,254 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Kassadin behind by 339 gold.
Does Kassadin counter Akali?
Yes by the numbers. Kassadin wins 53% of 1,254 ranked Mid games into Akali, and the gap clears the noise band on this sample. The same games read from Akali's side give the mirror number, and every rate on this page carries its own game count.
How to beat Akali as Kassadin
When Kassadin is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 67% over 445 games; 300 down, it drops to 46% over 808.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 67% | 445 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 46% | 808 |
| First blood | 64% | 508 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 68% | 296 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 60% | 335 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 63% | 341 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 72% | 141 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:18; the level 6 spike lands around 5:24. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Kassadin build in Mid?
Into Akali specifically, Kassadin finishes Rod of Ages first most often: 52.9% over 493 games of this matchup.
The most-finished core in this exact matchup is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Malignance: 57.5% across 146 games.
The most-finished Kassadin core is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Malignance: 59.7% across 4,009 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Shield + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Rod of Ages (15,366 games).
Skill plan: Kassadin players max E first and take Q at level 1.