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Diana vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Katarina

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP diver who aims to burst Katarina quickly with Q + E + W combos.
Control lane pressure to prevent Katarina from safely setting daggers or roaming effectively.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing Q then immediately using E to reset and follow up with W shield.
Punish Katarina if she uses Katarina E forward without a reset path.
Avoid trading when Q is missed or E is unavailable to prevent being punished by Katarina's resets.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Katarina has daggers positioned near you or escape paths.
Respect Katarina R channel as it can deal lethal damage if uninterrupted.
Avoid all-ins when your E is on cooldown or after missing Q, as you lose burst pressure.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to trade aggressively with Q + W + E burst when Katarina is vulnerable.
Avoid committing if E is on cooldown to maintain pressure and safety.
Deny Katarina early cooldowns to limit her dagger setups and roaming potential.

Power spikes

Diana's level 3 unlocks her full Q-W-E burst combo with dash reset and shield.
Diana's level 6 R is a strong all-in and teamfight tool.
Respect Katarina's level 3 dagger setup with Katarina Q-W-E and level 6 Katarina R all-in threat.

Win conditions

Secure kills by landing Q + E + W combos when Katarina's mobility cooldowns are down.
Use R to initiate or turn fights when Katarina commits to all-ins.
Maintain lane pressure to deny Katarina safe dagger setups and roaming opportunities.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup