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Kassadin vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Katarina

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive Katarina's early burst and reach level 6 safely.
Kassadin has low early lane pressure and should avoid giving Katarina passive scaling time by managing wave and health carefully.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally using Q shield and avoid Katarina's dagger zones.
After level 6, use R for short, controlled burst trades only if mana and escape are safe.
Punish Katarina's E if she uses it without a reset path or when her daggers are poorly positioned.

Danger windows

Kassadin is vulnerable before level 6 due to low mobility and wave control.
Katarina is dangerous when daggers are positioned near Kassadin or escape paths and when R can channel safely.
Avoid using R repeatedly with low mana to prevent being trapped by Katarina's resets.

Early game

Focus on farming safely near tower and using Q to absorb Katarina's magic poke before level 6.
Avoid extended trades as Katarina's dagger setup and resets make early fights risky.
Preserve mana and health to reach level 6 without falling behind.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 R, first completed AP item, and level 11 for stronger R uptime.
Katarina's major spikes are level 3 dagger setup, level 6 Katarina R, and her first burst item.
Respect Katarina's level 6 all-in threat especially if crowd control is unavailable.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by absorbing poke with Q and avoiding Katarina's dagger trades.
Reach level 6 to gain mobility and burst with R for safe short trades and side pressure.
Use Kassadin's mobility to punish Katarina's overextensions and deny her resets in skirmishes.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup