MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kassadin vs Garen
What is Kassadin's win rate vs Garen?
In Mid, Kassadin wins 50% against Garen across 155 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 968 gold.
Does Kassadin counter Garen?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Kassadin over 155 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Garen as Kassadin
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 52% | 122 |
| First blood | 59% | 58 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 58% | 43 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:17; the level 6 spike lands around 5:27. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Kassadin build in Mid?
Into Garen specifically, Kassadin finishes Rod of Ages first most often: 50.0% over 64 games of this matchup.
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.