Annie vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Annie vs Katarina

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to find picks and burst Katarina before she can reset or roam effectively.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Katarina safe dagger setups and limit her burst windows.
Focus on landing your passive stun combo with (Q) and (W) to control trades and zone her.

Trading pattern

Trade by proccing your passive stun with (Q) and (W), then finish with an auto attack for maximum burst.
Punish Katarina if she uses (E) aggressively without dagger resets by engaging quickly.
Avoid trading when Katarina's daggers are positioned for damage or escape and when her resets are available.

Danger windows

Katarina is most dangerous when her daggers are near you, enabling (E) resets and burst trades.
Respect (R) channel; avoid engaging when her resets or crowd control are available.
Be cautious if forced to push with (W) and low on mana, as Katarina can all-in during this vulnerability.

Early game

Farm with (Q) to conserve mana and avoid pushing with (W) to prevent Katarina's roaming opportunities.
Use (E) shield to absorb poke and survive Katarina's early burst attempts.
Avoid extended trades until level 6 when your (R) unlocks strong all-in potential.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), giving you a strong pick tool and burst advantage; use it for all-ins or roams.
First completed AP item significantly boosts your burst damage and wave pressure.
Respect Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 (R) channel as key danger windows.

Win conditions

Use (R) to initiate picks when Katarina's mobility and resets are on cooldown.
Deny Katarina safe dagger setups by controlling wave and spacing to limit her burst windows.
Capitalize on your level 6 power spike to burst Katarina before she can reset or roam effectively.