Orianna vs Cassiopeia
Skill matchup
You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Cassiopeia
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Orianna: Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Sorcerer's Shoes, Blackfire Torch, Dark Seal, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Cassiopeia's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
All Move Speed bonuses are more effective on Cassiopeia.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.5s | 24s | 0.75s | – |
| 6 | 3.5s | 24s | 0.75s | 2m |
| 9 | 3.5s | 22s | 0.75s | 2m |
| 11 | 3.5s | 20s | 0.75s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 3.5s | 16s | 0.75s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 3.5s | 16s | 0.75s | 1m20 |
Playing as Orianna
Tips to maximize your impact
- Track your ball before each combo
Keep an eye on your ball before every combo, because Command: Dissonance (W) and Command: Shockwave (R) come from it, not from you.
- Attack, then Dissonance
Send your ball to your target with Command: Attack (Q), then cast Command: Dissonance (W), which damages and slows them and speeds up nearby allies.
- Autos on the same target
Weave autos on the same target between spells: Clockwork Windup (passive) adds magic damage that grows with each auto on them.
- Ball on the ally who engages
Attach your ball to the ally who engages with Command: Protect (E), which shields them, then cast Command: Shockwave (R) when they land in the middle of the enemies.
Playing against Cassiopeia
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Dodge her poison
Dodge Noxious Blast (Q): without poison on you, Twin Fang (E) deals much less damage and doesn't heal her.
- Walk around her clouds
Walk around the Miasma (W) clouds: inside, you're slowed and can't use dashes or jumps.
- Turn your back on her R
Turn your back to her when she casts Petrifying Gaze (R): facing her, you're stunned; facing away, you're only slowed.
Other Orianna matchups
Patch 16.21.1