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Cassiopeia vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Katarina

Cassiopeia vs Katarina

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use mid-range trades to apply poison and force Katarina into extended fights where you excel.
Deny Katarina's dagger setups early to limit her burst and roam potential.
Hold (W) to ground her mobility and punish unsafe engages with (R).

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) or (W) to apply poison and ground Katarina's dashes.
Follow up with repeated (E) casts to maximize damage during poison.
Use (W) or (R) to punish Katarina when she commits or faces you during engages.

Danger windows

Katarina is most dangerous when daggers are near you or your escape paths.
Avoid facing Katarina during her (R) channel without (R) available to stun or slow.
If (W) is down, expect increased burst threat from her mobility and engage potential.

Early game

Start trades by landing (Q) to apply poison and disrupt dagger placement.
Hold (W) to block (E) mobility or escape routes.
Avoid trades without poison as Katarina's burst can punish missed (Q).

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants a strong counter-engage tool to punish Katarina's all-ins.
First mana/AP item boosts sustained damage, enabling more confident extended trades.
Respect Katarina's level 3 dagger combo and level 6 (R) as windows to avoid risky trades.

Win conditions

Maintain spacing and consistently apply poison to win extended fights with repeated (E).
Use (W) to deny her mobility and (R) to punish her when she commits facing you.
Pressure early to prevent dagger setups and limit her roam and reset opportunities.

Tip: For Cassiopeia vs Katarina, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup