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Zed vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Katarina

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-mobility assassin aiming to burst Katarina before she can reset in fights.
Use lane pressure to deny Katarina the passive, low-pressure lane she needs to set up daggers and roam.

Trading pattern

Use W + E for guaranteed damage, then Q to finish trades before Katarina can engage with E.
Punish Katarina if she uses E forward without dagger reset paths.
Save R to dodge Katarina R or to finish her after she commits to dagger resets.

Danger windows

Respect Katarina's R channel and avoid engaging when her daggers are positioned for resets.
Avoid all-ins if Katarina has crowd control or mobility available to escape or counter.
Punish Katarina's E if used aggressively without reset options.

Early game

Abuse Katarina's weak early game by pressuring and punishing her before level 3.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 as Zed is also vulnerable early.
Use W + E combo for poke and to force Katarina away from dagger setups.

Power spikes

Zed's level 3 W-E-Q combo unlocks strong poke and all-in potential.
Zed's level 6 R is a major all-in tool to burst Katarina before she can reset.
Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 R are spikes to respect and avoid engaging into without cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use early pressure to deny Katarina safe dagger setups and roam opportunities.
Burst Katarina quickly with W + E + Q combo followed by R before she can reset.
Maintain lane control to force Katarina into defensive play and capitalize on her cooldowns.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup