Lissandra vs Katarina
Mid Lane MatchupLissandra vs Katarina MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control with Q poke, but Katarina can threaten all-ins at level 2-3 if you misposition.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage since your R disrupts her reset combos and provides self-peel against her engage.
How to Trade
- Trade with Q poke when Katarina goes for CS, then use W if she tries to trade back with E-W combo.
- Your goal is short trades since her sustained damage with daggers will outdamage you in extended fights.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q to establish priority, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower.
- This forces Katarina to overextend for CS while keeping you safe from her all-in potential.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your W defensively too early in trades, as Katarina will wait for it to be down before committing to her full combo.
- Holding W forces her to play more cautiously and gives you better counter-engage potential.
Created on 06/06/2026
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