Katarina vs Zoe
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 heavily due to Zoe's superior range and your lack of gap closers, forcing you to give up CS and take free poke.
- Post-6 you become the dominant force as your R provides massive burst potential that can kill Zoe through her E if you can get in range.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern revolves around waiting for Zoe to waste abilities on minions, then using E to gap close for Q-W-auto trades before backing off.
- Never engage while her E is available unless you can guarantee a kill, as getting hit by E means taking her full combo for free.
Wave Control
- You need to manipulate the wave to freeze near your tower or create slow pushes that allow you to farm safely while looking for all-in opportunities.
- Avoid letting Zoe freeze on you, as this gives her maximum poke potential while keeping you at dangerous range.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your E aggressively when Zoe's E is available, as getting hit by her sleep guarantees massive damage or death.
- Don't greed for CS in the early levels when her Q is up, as the poke damage will accumulate and put you in kill range.
Created on 12/13/2025
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