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Naafiri vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Katarina

Naafiri vs Katarina

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Use Q poke to chip Katarina before committing to all-ins with W and R-enhanced chase.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Katarina safe dagger setups and prevent her from freely roaming.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q first, then commit with W and E only when Katarina's Katarina E or crowd control is down.
Use R to enhance chase on isolated or low-health Katarina after successful poke.
Avoid W engages if it can be blocked or interrupted by Katarina's mobility or resets.

Danger windows

Katarina is dangerous when her daggers are positioned near you or escape paths.
Avoid fighting when Katarina's Katarina R is channeling without crowd control available.
Do not commit W if Katarina's mobility (Katarina E) or resets are available to counter-engage.

Early game

Focus on landing Q early to build bleed stacks and create kill pressure before level 6.
Avoid engaging with W until Katarina's mobility or possible interrupts are on cooldown.
Keep wave control to prevent Katarina from setting daggers safely for burst trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 R grants strong chase and burst potential; use it to punish Katarina's cooldowns.
First lethality item increases Q poke and all-in threat.
Respect Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 Katarina R channel as major spikes.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Katarina's health before committing.
Use R to chase isolated or low-health Katarina when her mobility or resets are down.
Deny Katarina dagger setups and punish her when she uses Katarina E without reset options.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup