Diana vs Katarina
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 with your Q-W trading pattern as your shield absorbs Katarina's damage while your Q poke is more reliable than her dagger setup.
- At level 6, you have a significant advantage as your R-Q-W combo can burst her down while also interrupting her ultimate channel.
How to Trade
- You should trade with Q-W whenever Katarina goes for CS, using your shield to absorb her retaliation damage while your Q poke chunks her health.
- Save your E for when she commits with her E dash, then follow up with your full combo for maximum damage.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze the wave near your side to create longer trading opportunities and deny Katarina's roaming potential.
- Keep the wave in positions where you can land Q angles easily while making it difficult for her to set up dagger bounces.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You must avoid wasting your Q on minions when Katarina is looking to trade, as this gives her a free window to engage without fear of retaliation.
- Never use your E aggressively without landing Q first, as you'll be left without gap-closing abilities if she disengages with her E reset.
Created on 11/14/2025
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