Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 44Updated 10/28/2026, 6:36:27 PM
Confidence: Medium+6.8% vs 50%44 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Cassiopeia edge
Cassiopeia can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Cassiopeia edge
Convert leads before Karma scales or roams.
Level 6+
Cassiopeia edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Cassiopeia edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Cassiopeia is 56.8% in this matchup.
- Cassiopeia is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Cassiopeia into Karma — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Cassiopeia page (Mid): Deathfire Touch Build · 51.3% WR · 261 games
Skill order: E › Q › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 291Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM