Kassadin,the Void Walker

Stats: health: Health646+119, resource: Mana400+87, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)6+0.5, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)6+0.8, armor: Armor19+4, attack damage: Attack damage59+3.9, attack speed: Base AS0.64, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius120, release: 2009-08-07, changed: V13.22, role: Assassin, position: Middle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Magic, cost: 3150|790

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KassadinMainHumanTitlesReal nameKassaiadyn(Shuriman: 'whom does the desert know')Alias(es)The Void WalkerCharacteristicsSpeciesHuman(Void Touched)Pronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:946 AN - 956 ANWeapon(s)Void StoneZaunite techNether Blade of HorokPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originSai,ShurimaCurrent residenceUnknown(No Fixed Abode)FamilyUnnamed Spouse†Kai'Sa(Daughter)Professional statusOccupation(s)Balance PreserverRegion(s)VoidFaction(s)The Preservers ofValoranRelated character(s)Kai'SaMalzahar

Kassadin

• Main
• Human
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• Born:946 AN - 956 AN
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• Void Stone
• Zaunite tech
• Nether Blade of Horok
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Family

• Unnamed Spouse†
• Kai'Sa(Daughter)
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Cutting a burning swath through the darkest places of the world,Kassadinknows his days are numbered. Though once a notorious adventurer, he had chosen to live anonymously and raise a family among the nomad tribes of Shurima—until the day his daughter was claimed by the Void. Kassadin vowed to bring her back, combining a number of arcane artifacts and forbidden technologies for the struggle ahead. His precautions were not enough, however, and these devices now only serve to slow the insidious corruption that ravages his body... but he will gladly pay that price, if only he can save her...



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2The Prophet1.3Recent events
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Relations4.1Malzahar
• 5Read More5.1Biography5.2Starring Champion5.3Mentioned Champion5.4Alternate Universes
• 6Trivia
• 7Change log
• 8References
• 9See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2The Prophet
• 1.3Recent events
• 4.1Malzahar
• 5.1Biography
• 5.2Starring Champion
• 5.3Mentioned Champion
• 5.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Kassadin began his life as nothing more than a lowly orphan, hired as bait for the merchant caravans ofthe Great Saito distract the predators of the lands away from the more important goods they transported. But to the surprise of many, Kassadin survived every predator attack and instead of being hired as bait, he started being hired as a guide.

He spent many years exploring ancient ruins and guiding his employers through the Great Sai, and it was here finally gained his name;“Kas sai a dyn?”or “whom does the desert know?”, often shortened to Kassadin due to his employers inexperience in the language ofShurima. It was through this line of work where he wandered intoZirimawhere he fell in love. Kassadin and his new wife decided to settle down, south in the rocky canyons, and the two of them had adaughter.

Though he had a wife and daughter, work still required him to travel very far away, always bringing exciting tales back with him. One day though, on his way home fromPiltover, he spotted some terrified, fleeing survivors speaking of a terror that ruined their homes,the maw of the underworldthat opened up to devour everything. Kassadin hurried home as fast as his mount could travel, but when he arrived there was nothing left but rubble and ash.

The Prophet[]

After the death of his wife and daughter, and the total ruin of his home, Kassadin fell into a deep depression, spending years drowning his sorrows in Zirima. That was until he heard of some new unspeakable horror bellow the earth and sacrifices being made in its name, by an unholyprophet. He knew what happened toIcathiaand he could not let such utter devestation happen to the rest of Shurima.

He made a vow to himself and his dead wife and child to avenge their deaths by destroying this prophet beckoning the void. Kassadin is well traveled and knows he needs to be as well equiped as possible, so he set off on one last journey to arm himself with the most arcane and esoteric equipment from all overValoran. He equiped himself withZaunitetech, got blessed byIonianspirit-healers then lastly stole theNether Blade of Horok, the bladed gauntlet of the firstAscendedto fight against the void. His last stop now was Icathia where he would have his vengeance, no matter what.

Recent events[]

Now Kassadin wanders what was formerly Icathia, killing anything theVoidthrows at him, his flesh, mind and spirit slowly corrupting from the dangerous artifacts he carries and from the corrupting nature of the Void, but his resolve unshaking.

Appearance[]

Kassadin'sbody has been heavily modified . His skin has turned a sickly shade of blue, if that even is his skin anymore. On his head he wears a Zaunite helmet made in a deep metal with purple embellishments and with two large metal horns on either side. The helmet itself resembes a gas mask with two metal tubes that go from the helmet to Kassadin's back. He wears two large spiked shoulder pads in the same metal and with the same embellishments as his helmet, he also wears two metal gauntlets in the same style. Other than that he is shirtless, exposing his blue skin. And to cover his lower body he wears a dark purple skirt which reaches down and covers his feet. On his right arm he wields theNether Blade of Horok.

Personality[]

Kassadin has become a cold and nihilistic man. He is fixated on delivering justice, but equally wishes for the monsters of the void to strike him down so he may join his wife and child. Either way, he will defy the Void until the very end.

Relations[]

Malzahar[]

Kassadin andMalzaharare polar opposites. While Kassadin tries to fight the void, Malzahar tries to bring it to Runeterra, therefore Kassadin has sworn to kill him.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Void Walker

ByAriel Lawrence

Starring:Kassadin

Mentioned:Kai'Sa,Malzahar

Starring Champion



Short Story

Whom Does the Desert Know?

ByLaurie Goulding

Shurima is dying. I do not think she will rise again.

Starring:Kassadin

Mentioned:Kai'Sa,Malzahar

Mentioned Champion



Biography

Daughter of the Void

ByMichael McCarthy

Starring:Kai'Sa

Mentioned:Kassadin



Short Story

Pinwheel

ByJared Rosen

“Okay,” Kai’Sa pants...

Starring:Bel'Veth,Kai'Sa

Mentioned:Kassadin,Taliyah

Alternate Universes



Short Story

Ambition's Embrace

ByMichael Yichao

Bound by darkness.

Starring:Ashe,Kassadin,Lulu,Lux,Master Yi,Rakan,Thresh,Xayah,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Jhin,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Xerath



Music Video

IGNITE

By Numerous creators

Since its inception, Worlds has grown and evolved. Each unbelievable play and phenomenal match created moments and memories that will never be forgotten. In these iconic moments, players and teams reached for something incredible within themselves and brought it to life on the Summoner’s Rift...

Starring:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Brand,Caitlyn,Darius,Draven,Elise,Ezreal,Gnar,Janna,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Kassadin,Katarina,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Lulu,Orianna,Rek'Sai,Rengar,Rumble,Ryze,Shen,Sivir,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Yasuo,Ziggs



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 4

ByMichael Yichao

Kai'Sa dances through life, finding her way to present moment as a part of K/DA.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine,Yasuo

Mentioned:Kassadin



Short Story

Interview: Inside K/DA

ByPopRox,Indu Reddy

PopRox chats with K/DA on their style, personal life, and success after POP/STARS.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa

Mentioned:Kassadin



Music Video

Take Over

By Numerous creators

We're Taking Over.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Caitlyn,Galio,Jarvan IV,Kassadin,Lee Sin,Thresh,Xayah

Trivia[]

• In-universe, this former pathfinder's by-nameKassadinis a modified version of the foreign phrase“Kas sai a dyn?""whom does the desert know?" to describe his talents.
• Even though he is fromShurima, his ties to his homeland are very weak, due to his preoccupation with theVoid.
• Ezreal'sparents may have been the ones who employedKassadinto search for Ne'Zuk's tomb and found both Horok's tomb and hisNether Bladebut he originally did not dare to take it.[1]As shown inWarriors, items like this may be used to prevent Void creatures and will trap those inside the tomb once moved. The tomb has since been claimed by theVoid, which may explain their disappearance.[2]BothKassadin'sNether Bladeand Ezreal's gauntlet originally belonged to Horok. Ne'Zuk likely took the gauntlet after killing Horok.[3]As seen in hisWild Riftmodel, Kassadin's gauntlet used to be gold, like Ezreal's.[4]
• As shown inWarriors, items like this may be used to prevent Void creatures and will trap those inside the tomb once moved. The tomb has since been claimed by theVoid, which may explain their disappearance.[2]
• BothKassadin'sNether Bladeand Ezreal's gauntlet originally belonged to Horok. Ne'Zuk likely took the gauntlet after killing Horok.[3]As seen in hisWild Riftmodel, Kassadin's gauntlet used to be gold, like Ezreal's.[4]
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Void Stone, Description: Innate: Kassadin is permanently ghosted and takes 10% reduced magic damage ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'No additional details.']}

Q ability — Name: Null Sphere, Description: Active: Kassadin fires an orb of void energy at the target enemy that deals magic damage and disrupts their ongoing channels . Magic Damage: 65 / 95 / 125 / 155 / 185 (+ 70% AP) He also gains a shield that absorbs magic damage for 1. 5 seconds. Magic Shield Strength: 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 / 200 (+ 30% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "Thedisruptis 'wrapped' into a status effect that says the target isSilencedfor 0.25seconds, but it does not actuallysilence. It however makes sure that thedisruptis prevented byimmunity to silences.", 'The shield is granted at the start of the cast time.', 'Base damage changed to 100 / 127.5/ 155 / 182.5/ 210.']}

W ability — Name: Nether Blade, Description: Passive: Kassadin's basic attacks deal 20 (+ 10% AP) bonus magic damage on-hit . Active: Kassadin empowers his next basic attack within 5 seconds to have an uncancellable windup , gain 50 bonus range , deal increased bonus magic damage , and restore mana , with the restoration amount quintupled against champions . Increased Bonus Magic Damage: 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 (+ 80% AP) Mana Restored: 4 / 4. 5 / 5 / 5. 5 / 6% of missing mana Mana Restored Against Champions: 20 / 22. 5 / 25 / 27. 5 / 30% of missing mana Nether Blade resets Kassadin's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'The passive damage appliesproc damageand the active damage appliesspell damage.', 'The enhanced attack will apply otheron-hit effectsand cancritically strikeas normal.', 'Nether Bladewill not grant mana if the attack isdodgedor if itmisses, but will do so if the attack isblocked. In all cases the damage is parried.', 'Spell shieldwill block theactivedamage but not thepassiveone.', 'The passivebonusdamage applies to structures.', 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againststructures.', 'Base damage changed to 75 / 111.25/ 147.5/ 183.75/ 220.']}

E ability — Name: Force Pulse, Description: Passive: Each time Kassadin or a nearby champion casts an ability , Force Pulse's current cooldown is reduced by 0. 75 seconds. Active: Kassadin emits a pulse of void energy in a cone in the target direction that deals magic damage to enemies hit and slows them for 1 second. Magic Damage: 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180 (+ 80% AP) Slow: 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90%, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Untargetablechampions do not grant stacks upon ability activations.', "Toggle abilitiesand transformation abilities do not count as ability activations andwill notreduceForce Pulse'scooldown.", 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.']}

R ability — Name: Riftwalk, Description: Active: Kassadin blinks toward the target location, dealing magic damage to all nearby enemies upon arrival. He then gains a stack of Riftwalk for 15 seconds, refreshing on subsequent casts and stacking up to 4 times. Magic Damage: 70 / 90 / 110 (+ 50% AP) (+ 2% maximum mana) Riftwalk: For each stack, Riftwalk deals bonus magic damage at an increased mana cost . Bonus Damage Per Stack: 35 / 45 / 55 (+ 10% AP) (+ 1% maximum mana) Maximum Bonus Damage: 140 / 180 / 220 (+ 40% AP) (+ 4% maximum mana) Maximum Magic Damage: 210 / 270 / 330 (+ 90% AP) (+ 6% maximum mana) Riftwalk will cast at max range if cast beyond that., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Flashcan be used during the cast time, allowingKassadinto blink further away.', 'Cooldown is set to 3 / 2 / 1 seconds.*', 'Maximum Riftwalk stacks reduced to 2.', 'Base damage changed to 100 / 120 / 140.', 'Bonus damage per stack changed to 45 / 55 / 65.']}

Trivia:
Kassadin's dance references theSprinklerdance.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Kassadin's breathing might be referencingDarth Vader'sfromStar Wars.
Kassadin has been disabled for everyUltra Rapid Fireedition except forSnow Battle ARURF. This is most likely because he would have been (and be) able toRiftwalkthe entirety ofSummoner's Riftin seconds.
Kassadin was named afterJeff 'Kassadin' Jew, the Lead Producer ofLegends of Runeterra.Ezreal,RyzeandTryndamereare also named after Rioters' nicknames.