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Game patch, matey 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1

Arrr, reference patch 16.20.1

Kassadin Arrr, mid · Normal Draft

Kassadin has an established central-course course wit' access to waves, both sides o' th' river and meaningful pressure betwixt prizes.

Arrr, primary roleArrr, standard Summoner's Rift preparation
Arrr, champion overview
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Arrr, normal Draft · Mid

Arrr, evidence-supported Kassadin Mid

Follow th' completed-gear order as a pre-battle reference. Components and owned gear do nay create extra inventory slots.

Arrr, primary role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from gear 1

Dark Seal

350 doubloons

This be th' most-supported Draft/Ranked starting gear in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off afore leaving base.

1
First aboard gear

Rod of Ages

2,600 doubloons

This cargo be part of the most-supported sound core in the frozen prior-patch public role log. Use the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly named matchup trouble.

2
Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

1,100 doubloons

These be the most-supported Boots in the frozen prior-patch public role log; change them when enemy damage or crowd control calls for another defence.

3
Core

Archangel's Staff

2,900 doubloons

This cargo be part of the most-supported sound core in the frozen prior-patch public role log. Use the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly named matchup trouble.

4
Late

Malignance

2,700 doubloons

This cargo be part of the most-supported sound core in the frozen prior-patch public role log. Use the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly named matchup trouble.

5
Flexible

Rabadon's Deathcap

3,500 doubloons

Keep this reviewed late cargo after the prior-patch cross-check; move or trade it only when its named match trouble is aboard.

6
Arrr, repeated spell rotations

Cosmic Drive

3,000 doubloons

Completes th' six-gear inventory wit' movement speed and trick haste fer repeated late-battle spell rotations.

Shipshape loadout choices

Pick th' course afore play

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. LateMalignance
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they burst meArrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. LateMalignance
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreArchangel's Staff
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they stack magic resistVoid Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreArchangel's Staff
  4. Void Staff
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

Recommendations await inspection

Build chart needs reviewArrr, evidence-supported Kassadin MidRecommendations await inspectionSpy full course

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  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreArchangel's Staff
  4. LateMalignance
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. LateMalignance
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they burst meArrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. LateMalignance
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreArchangel's Staff
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they stack magic resistVoid Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

  1. First aboard gearRod of Ages
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreArchangel's Staff
  4. Void Staff
  5. FlexibleRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsKassadinMid

Create one clean burst window after managing th' Mid wave instead o' forcing every cooldown into th' course.

Normal Draft, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Domination

ElectrocuteSudden ImpactGrisly MementosUltimate Hunter
Arrr, secondary tree

Sorcery

TranscendenceScorch
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashIgnite
Pick pressure or recovery

Ignite supports a short kill window; Teleport supports recall and sea chart timing; Barrier protects agin' immediate burst.

Protect th' wave course

A more booty aggressive spell pair does nay replace seaworthy wave timing, river vision or an escape course.

Arrr, static alternatives

Compare th' problem afore changing th' course

These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.

Arrr, Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Arrr, Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Arrr, Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.
Arrr, they burst me

Zhonya's Hourglass

Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

Arrr, one spell stops me

Banshee's Veil

Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

Arrr, they stack magic resist

Void Staff

Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

Arrr, Situational AP purchase

Arrr, When should you buy anti-heal?

Arrr, Buy healing reduction when enemy healing or regeneration is deciding fights and you can keep damaging the relevant target. Grievous Wounds reduces healing; it does not reduce shields, magic damage or crowd control.

Arrr, Start with the component

Arrr, Oblivion Orb can provide healing reduction without immediately paying for a completed Morellonomicon. Fit the component around your core damage, mana and survival needs; check the current queue's item tooltip.

Arrr, Finish when it fits the fight

Arrr, Complete Morellonomicon when its stats and slot efficiency suit your build. Do not treat it as a mandatory first item just because your champion deals magic damage.

Arrr, Coordinate coverage

Arrr, Multiple Grievous Wounds sources do not add their percentages together. Another reliable applier may cover the same target, but you may still need your own source for a separate fight or target.

Arrr, Repeated spell damage and damage over time can maintain coverage more reliably than a single hit. Match the purchase to your actual spell access, enemy sustain and the teammates who can apply the debuff.

Arrr, Will the fight last long enough?

Arrr, If you die before dealing damage, you apply no healing reduction. If your target dies before healing, there is little healing to prevent. The debuff applies on qualifying damage immediately; it does not need to build up. It remains briefly after your last hit, so teammates can benefit even after you disengage.

Arrr, Only healing during the active debuff counts. For example, 40% reduction prevents 80 of a 200-point heal, or 400 of a 1,000-point heal, before other modifiers. Compare that with the damage, penetration or survival you delayed; neither example guarantees a kill. Healing after the debuff expires is unaffected.

Arrr, See the Arrr, oblivion Orb and Arrr, Morellonomicon Arrr, references for current effects and queue availability. These are situational decisions, not a measured best-build claim.

Arrr, kit reference

Kassadin tricks

Trick names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads be independently written; th' present in-battle tooltip remains authoritative.

Tricks Data Dragon 16.20.1Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive

Void Stone

Arrr, what it doesEnglishKassadin takes reduced magic damage and ignores unit collision.

Arrr, practical readVoid Stone be an automatic part o' th' kit involving damage. Track when its condition be active instead o' treating every fight th' same way.

Q
Q trick

Null Sphere

Arrr, what it doesEnglishKassadin fires an orb of void energy at a target, dealing damage and interrupting channels. The excess energy forms around himself, granting a temporary shield that absorbs magic damage.

Arrr, practical readNull Sphere be a ranged cast involving protection or sustain and damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when th' foe can simply step astern afore th' fit fer th' captain's eye exchange.

CooldownArrr, 9/8.5/8/7.5/7 secCost60/65/70/75/80Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 650 units
Arrr, cast commitment

This cast has a wind-up, charge or channel. Movement, interruption or a changing target state can matter afore th' effect completes.

Protection

Th' protection or sustain be part o' th' cast's value. Compare its timing wit' incoming damage rather than reading only th' offensive effect.

W
W trick

Nether Blade

Arrr, what it doesEnglishPassive: Kassadin's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage. Active: Kassadin's next basic attack deals significant bonus magic damage and restores Mana.

Arrr, practical readNether Blade contributes basic-attack interaction and damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

CooldownArrr, 7 secCost1
E
E trick

Force Pulse

Arrr, what it doesEnglishKassadin draws energy from spells cast in his vicinity. Upon charging up, Kassadin can use Force Pulse to damage and slow enemies in a cone in front of him.

Arrr, practical readForce Pulse contributes a slowing effect and damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

CooldownArrr, 21/20/19/18/17 secCost60/65/70/75/80Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 400 units
R
Ultimate

Riftwalk

Arrr, what it doesEnglishKassadin teleports to a nearby location dealing damage to nearby enemy units. Multiple Riftwalks in a short period of time cost additional Mana but also deal additional damage.

Arrr, practical readRiftwalk contributes damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

CooldownArrr, 5/3.5/2 secCost40Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 500 units
Movement

Th' cast changes position or access. Sailor record fer where th' champion finishes, nay only where th' trick begins.

Adapt th' course

What to do when th' battle changes

Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.

Even course

Manage th' wave and keep both sides o' th' sea chart visible

1
Course

Trade when yer key trick and minion position favour ye; an even course does nay require a forced solo kill.

2
Sea chart play

Move on a completed wave and return afore several waves be lost to th' tower.

3
Fights

Position fer th' champion's reliable damage or control instead o' beginning wit' th' lowest-percentage spell.

Pings, movement and prizes

Kassadin Mid sea chart course

Mid can reach either side, but th' wave pays fer every move. Communicate th' foe first aboard, then move only when th' course and destination be credible.

Ahead

Use priority to arrive first aboard, nay recklessly

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard when th' foe leaves, On Me Way afore entering river and Peril on th' course th' foe may use.
Arrr, stay or roam
Roam after clearing th' wave and choose th' side where crewmates can participate. Return afore several waves be lost.
Prize
Reach river wit' th' Jungler, control one entrance and preserve th' spell that stops an foe engage or secures th' first aboard target.
Even

Turn one managed wave into sea chart pressure

Ping
Use Foe Lost overboard immediately, then On Me Way only when ye be genuinely moving rather than considering it.
Arrr, stay or roam
Move after th' wave be handled. If following requires entering fog alone, ping Peril and take th' seaworthy course instead.
Prize
Lend a hand establish river vision afore th' set sail. Do nay burn th' only control spell on poke if it be needed to protect th' entrance.
Behind

Clear th' deck safely and warn both side lanes

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard early and repeat Peril on th' threatened side. Use Retreat if matching th' roam would expose ye to another kill.
Arrr, stay or roam
Arrr, follow through established vision or remain Mid and recover farm. A late blind follow often loses both positions.
Prize
Approach astern o' th' front line and use reliable control or range. Trade th' prize if th' crew cannae safely enter river.
Prize setup

Arrr, four calls, in order

Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Handle th' wave

    Push, catch or communicate th' wave afore leaving so th' foe does nay gain a free move and free income.

  2. 2
    Signal th' course

    Use On Me Way fer th' course ye be actually taking and Peril where an unseen foe may arrive.

  3. 3
    Arrr, enter together

    Move through controlled vision wit' th' Jungler or another ally instead o' face-checking th' prize alone.

  4. 4
    Pick th' job

    Decide whether ye be engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry afore th' fight begins.

Later prizes: Repeat th' same process 'round later major prizes: handle nigh th' ship income, communicate th' course, enter through vision and agree on th' fight afore committing.

Use th' chart

Put Kassadin into a real matchup

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