Hecarim & Kassadin Synergy

Hecarim Jungle and Kassadin Mid win 52.4% of 664 Low Elo games together, +1.5 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Hecarim can create early pressure and start fights while Kassadin scales, and repeated nearby Rampage(Q) casts charge Kassadin's Force Pulse(E). Kassadin can then follow Hecarim's engage with Riftwalk(R) and a ready slow.

Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 1.4pp more often than expected over 1,100 games.

Playing the duo

Hecarim's repeated Rampage(Q) casts near Kassadin count toward charging Force Pulse(E), which builds charge from nearby spell casts.

How to play as Hecarim

Use Onslaught of Shadows(R) to start fights that Kassadin can follow; your repeated Rampage(Q) casts also charge his Force Pulse(E) when you stay near him.

How to play as Kassadin

Follow Hecarim's Onslaught of Shadows(R) after its fear lands, using Riftwalk(R) to join and Force Pulse(E) to slow nearby enemies; Hecarim's Rampage(Q) casts can charge your E while he fights beside you.

Sources

These notes come from r/KassadinMains, checked against the champions' abilities.