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Mid · Normal DraftMatchup chartPatch 16.20.1

Cassiopeia vs Vex

Loadout, runes, tricks and practical pre-battle checks in one queue-aware reference.

CassiopeiaVSVex

Matchup chart

Pick th' matchup

Scan th' horizon every champion, choose th' assigned role, then open th' exact queue chart.

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Role
Picked courseMidships

Pick two champions from th' list.

Arrr, role fit

MidCassiopeia

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

Arrr, primary role
Old chart, mateyRecommendations await inspection

These patches keep recommendation review, build checks and item lookup on separate charts, matey. Fresh item data does not finish a build review.

Recommendations’ patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build check’s patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup’s patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Arrr, normal Draft · Mid

Arrr, bootless battle mage

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

Doran's Ring

400 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
Arrr, mana core

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
Control

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.

3
Arrr, sustained damage

Rylai's Crystal Scepter

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.

4
Arrr, late power

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.

5
Arrr, vs resistance

Void Staff

3,000 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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. Arrr, late powerRabadon's Deathcap
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. Arrr, late powerRabadon's Deathcap
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Arrr, sustained damageRylai's Crystal Scepter
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

Recommendations await inspection

Build chart needs reviewArrr, bootless battle mageRecommendations await inspectionSpy full course

Recommendations await inspection

  1. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Arrr, sustained damageRylai's Crystal Scepter
  4. Arrr, late powerRabadon's Deathcap
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. Arrr, late powerRabadon's Deathcap
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. Arrr, late powerRabadon's Deathcap
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  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. Arrr, mana coreRod of Ages
  2. ControlArchangel's Staff
  3. Arrr, sustained damageRylai's Crystal Scepter
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsCassiopeiaMid

This battle-mage chart rewards extended spell contact and enough resources to remain useful after th' first aboard rotation.

Normal Draft, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Precision

ConquerorPresence of MindLegend: HasteLast Stand
Arrr, secondary tree

Sorcery

TranscendenceGathering Storm
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashTeleport
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, matchup notes

What changes when Vex is opposite you?

Pre-battle kit comparison
Arrr, kit comparison

Respect th' foe's reliable threat

Track th' cooldown and range o' th' trick that starts their safest trade. Do nay treat this chart as a statistical counter claim.

Yer course

Use th' course ye prepared

Treat Vex as one part o' th' sea chart state. Their Jungler, nigh th' ship waves and which teammates can move determine whether th' same trade or rotation be seaworthy.

Trick reminders

Cassiopeia reminders

  • Use Twin Fang on poisoned stationary targets like monsters and units stunned by her Petrifying Gaze fer maximum damage.
  • Lead yer foe when targeting wit' Noxious Blast to ensure th' hit.

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.

Trick reference

Arrr, compare both kits

Trick reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Wait fer reload (s) / Cost / Charted reach (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cassiopeia

  1. P
    Serpentine GraceEnglish

    All Move Speed bonuses are more effective on Cassiopeia.

  2. Q
    Noxious BlastEnglish

    Cassiopeia blasts an area with Poison after a brief delay, granting her increased Move Speed if she hits an enemy champion.

    Wait fer reload (s) 3.5 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Charted reach (units) 850
  3. W
    MiasmaEnglish

    Cassiopeia releases several clouds of poison, slowing, grounding, and lightly damaging enemies that pass through them. Grounded enemies cannot use Movement abilities.

    Wait fer reload (s) 24/22/20/18/16 · Cost 70/75/80/85/90 · Charted reach (units) 700
  4. E
    Twin FangEnglish

    Cassiopeia lets loose an attack that deals increased damage to Poisoned targets and heals her for a percentage of the damage dealt. If the target dies from this attack, Cassiopeia regains Mana.

    Wait fer reload (s) 0.75 · Cost 45 · Charted reach (units) 700
  5. R
    Petrifying GazeEnglish

    Cassiopeia releases a swirl of magical energy from her eyes, stunning any enemies in front of her that are facing her and slowing any others with their back turned.

    Wait fer reload (s) 120/100/80 · Cost 100 · Charted reach (units) 825

Vex

  1. P
    Doom 'n GloomEnglish

    Vex periodically becomes empowered, causing her next basic Ability to fear enemies and interrupt dashes. Whenever a nearby enemy dashes, Vex applies a mark that can be consumed for bonus damage that also reduces the cooldown of her empowered state.

  2. Q
    Mistral BoltEnglish

    Launch a damaging missile that accelerates mid-flight.

    Wait fer reload (s) 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Charted reach (units) 1200
  3. W
    Personal SpaceEnglish

    Gain a shield and damage nearby enemies.

    Wait fer reload (s) 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Charted reach (units) 475
  4. E
    Looming DarknessEnglish

    Summon a damaging and slowing zone that applies Gloom to enemies.

    Wait fer reload (s) 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Charted reach (units) 800
  5. R
    Shadow SurgeEnglish

    Fire a missile that marks an enemy champion. Recast to dash to them and deal damage.

    Wait fer reload (s) 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Charted reach (units) 2000/2500/3000

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

Cassiopeia 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.

Arrr, keep preparing

Use th' champion chart or choose another foe

Th' matchup chart be a pre-battle reference. It does nay predict th' result or alter its recommendation from changing live clash data.

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