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Katarina vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Katarina vs Syndra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Katarina has low early agency and lane pressure against Syndra's medium pressure and poke control.
Focus on surviving early poke, denying Syndra safe scaling, and seeking chaotic skirmishes where resets matter.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Syndra E is down or after she wastes her stun cooldown.
Use Q and W to set daggers and E to engage quickly for burst trades, prioritizing resets.
Avoid committing if no dagger is positioned or if Syndra still has crowd control ready.

Danger windows

Syndra is most dangerous when Syndra E is up with spheres ready for stun into burst.
Avoid channeling R when Syndra's crowd control is available to interrupt.
Be cautious if you use E forward without a reset path as you become vulnerable to Syndra's punish.

Early game

Avoid forcing trades before level 3 when your dagger setup and mobility unlock meaningful burst.
Respect Syndra E stun threat and avoid engaging without dagger positioning or after her poke.
Use wave control to create roam opportunities once Syndra's poke is less effective.

Power spikes

Respect Syndra's level 6 Syndra R burst and first completed mage item spikes.
Katarina's major spikes are level 3 dagger setup, level 6 R, and first burst item.
Use your level 6 all-in threat only when Syndra's crowd control is on cooldown.

Win conditions

Survive early lane without losing too much health to deny Syndra a calm scaling phase.
Punish Syndra when she misses Syndra E or uses crowd control on minions.
Look for skirmishes and resets after takedowns to snowball and roam effectively.

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

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