Lissandra vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lissandra vs Katarina

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Lissandra controls the lane by punishing Katarina's all-in attempts with W root and R lockdown.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Katarina safe dagger setups and limit her roam potential.

Trading pattern

Trade when Katarina commits near your W range, using W root followed by R to lock her down.
Punish Katarina's E if she uses it without a reset path by counter-engaging or zoning her.
Avoid extended trades without R available, as Katarina's mobility and resets threaten you then.

Danger windows

Katarina is most dangerous when her R is channeling without your crowd control available.
Be cautious when your R is down, as Katarina can pressure you harder with resets.
Avoid engaging when Katarina has dagger positions set up for her E mobility and burst trades.

Early game

Use Q to farm and poke while holding W to punish Katarina's close-range engages.
Avoid using E aggressively without follow-up as Katarina can punish your engage if isolated.
Keep wave control to prevent Katarina from safely roaming or setting up dagger trades.

Power spikes

Your major spike is level 6 with R, enabling strong lockdown and self-peel against Katarina's all-in.
Katarina spikes at level 3 with her Q-W-E dagger combo and at level 6 with R, which you must respect.
Your first completed AP or utility item increases your control and threat in trades.

Win conditions

Win by locking Katarina down with W and R during her all-in attempts, especially with jungle or team follow-up.
Deny her dagger setups by controlling wave and spacing, forcing her into risky engages.
Use E to create flanking angles or safe escapes, enabling reliable lockdown and punishing Katarina's mobility.