Katarina vs Vel'Koz
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to his range and poke but can threaten kills at level 2-3 with Q-E-W if he mispositions.
- Post-6 you win all-ins if you can avoid his E knockup during your R channel, requiring either E-behind positioning or baiting out his E first.
How to Trade
- Your best trading is Q dagger setup into E-W combo when he steps up, then immediately E to a minion to disengage before he can retaliate.
- Look for extended trades only when his E is down or when you have minion waves for multiple E resets.
Wave Control
- Let him push early and farm safely, then look for freeze setups near your tower where he's vulnerable to ganks.
- You want short lanes for all-ins, so avoid letting waves build up in the middle of the lane where he has too much space to kite.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't E directly onto him when his E is available as he'll interrupt your combo and chunk you heavily.
- Never R in his face without first confirming his E is down or positioning behind him, as the knockup will cancel your ultimate and leave you vulnerable.
Created on 12/06/2025
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