Syndra vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Syndra vs Katarina

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Syndra is a burst control mage who must use Q and W to zone Katarina and punish her all-in attempts with E stun.
Apply medium lane pressure to deny Katarina easy dagger setups and prevent her from roaming freely.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to build sphere control, then punish Katarina's forward Katarina E without reset path using E stun into burst.
Avoid committing if E stun is missed, as Syndra lacks mobility and sustain to survive Katarina all-ins.
Use sphere placement to zone Katarina and threaten E stun, forcing her to hesitate before engaging.

Danger windows

When Syndra's E is on cooldown, she is vulnerable to Katarina's mobility and burst.
Katarina's R channel is dangerous if Syndra's crowd control is down or missed.
Avoid extended fights when Katarina has dagger resets available or after she uses Katarina E to reposition safely.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke and control space early, avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Respect Katarina's mobility with Katarina E; hold E for key stuns to punish her aggressive jumps.
Keep wave in a position that limits Katarina's ability to safely set daggers for trades or roams.

Power spikes

Syndra's level 6 R is a major burst spike to punish Katarina's all-in attempts.
Syndra's first completed mage item strengthens poke and burst threat early.
Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 R are spikes to respect by holding E stun and spacing well.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control space and poke, then capitalize on Katarina's mistakes by landing E stun into R burst.
Deny Katarina dagger setups by wave management and zoning to reduce her all-in threat.
Punish Katarina's aggressive Katarina E without reset path to secure kills or force her out of lane.