A concise patch history for Kassadin in League of Legends, highlighting the most significant changes:

Recent Major Changes:

• Null Sphere (Q)

  • Shield now granted on cast instead of missile fire
  • Base shield increased to 80/110/140/170/200
  • Shield AP ratio reduced to 30% AP

• Force Pulse (E)

  • No longer requires 6 ability casts to use
  • Cooldown reduction from nearby ability casts (1 second)
  • Cooldown increased to 21/19/17/15/13 seconds

• Riftwalk (R)

  • Base damage reduced to 70/90/110
  • Stack damage reduced to 35/45/55
  • Maximum damage reduced to 210/270/330
  • Mana costs adjusted for better scaling

Key Historical Updates:

• Visual Update with new models/textures/animations
• Shifted from silence to interrupt on Q
• Reworked W (Nether Blade) mechanics
• Adjusted mana costs and scalings
• Multiple balance passes on R stack system

Core Mechanics:

• Void Stone passive provides magic damage reduction
• Q provides magic shield and interrupts channels
• W enhances auto attacks with magic damage
• E charges from nearby spells
• R allows short-range blinks with stacking costs

Base Stats Evolution:

• Health/mana growth increased
• Armor/MR adjustments for durability
• Movement speed standardized at 335
• Attack range set to 150

The champion has been iteratively balanced to maintain his identity as an anti-mage assassin while providing more counterplay options.

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