Talk:Kassadin/@comment-202.152.85.141-20120731033407/@comment-146.74.94.78-20120731223652

Most new players would go for a ToG, because it helps you get stacks on your ultimate. However, some players use their R as an escape skills. If you use it primarily as an escape skill, a RoA or an AUG would do.

Despite the whole hype about clarity and flash, if you plan on using your ultimate as an escape skill, you can forget about those two and use a cleanse instead. Now, if you ARE planning to use your ultimate for damage, clarity and flash is are great summoner spells.

As for laning phase, never use your Q to farm. Use it constantly to harass. Unskilled players will not be able to retaliate, but due to several nerfs on his Q, good players will get in several skills before the projectile hits.

If you're going against very spammy casters, such as Karthus, maxing out your E first is a good idea, since it will almost always be up. Otherwise, maxing out your Q is the better choice.

Always have one point in W before level six. One point will do, not for mana regeneration, but for activation of your E.

If you're losing your lane, consider ganking often. Due to Kassadin's high mobility and slow, your ganks will be powerful. (Not to the level of Twisted Fate)

As for late game build, if you're not used to controlling his R, consider using a tanky build, perhaps with a Lich Bane, since you'll be in melee range often.

However, I have seen very good Kassadin's without the use of ANY survival items (except for a QSS) who completely dominate using solely Kassadin's mobility.

Sorry if my advice was not very well organized, but I do hope it's helpful.