Hwei vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Katarina

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a control mage with high early agency who must pressure Katarina to deny her passive scaling and roam potential.
Use long-range poke and the correct E spell choice to control space and prevent Katarina from setting up dagger trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by controlling space with Q and W, and use E crowd control to interrupt Katarina's E or punish dagger setups.
Avoid committing if unsure of E spell choice, as Katarina can punish a wrong defensive spell.
Capitalize on Katarina's cooldowns spent or missed daggers to force favorable trades.

Danger windows

Katarina is dangerous when she has dagger positions near you or escape paths.
Respect Katarina's E mobility and R channel, especially if she has resets available.
Avoid all-ins when your E spell choice does not provide crowd control or when Katarina's cooldowns are up.

Early game

Use Q and W poke to pressure Katarina and keep her from safely positioning daggers.
Hold E with fear or root to punish Katarina's E engage attempts.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Katarina the opportunity to roam or reset with kills.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks all E spellbook options, enabling full poke, control, and shielding.
Level 6 R provides a strong all-in threat to punish Katarina before she can safely channel her ultimate.
Respect Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 R all-in potential when choosing trades.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and E crowd control to deny Katarina dagger setups and roam opportunities.
Punish Katarina's E if used without a reset path by locking her down with E fear or root.
All-in at level 6 with R when Katarina's crowd control or mobility cooldowns are down to secure kills or force summoners.