Yone vs Katarina MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Katarina

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who uses E + Q combo to force trades with a planned exit.
Yone should avoid giving Katarina a passive lane by applying pressure through controlled trades and wave management.

Trading pattern

Stack Q, then use E and second Q to gap close and create knockup threat, snapping back with E to avoid Katarina's resets.
Punish Katarina if she uses E forward without dagger reset path or after she wastes mobility.
Respect Katarina's dagger placement and avoid committing when her crowd control or resets are available.

Danger windows

Katarina is dangerous when her daggers are positioned near you or escape paths.
Respect Katarina R channel; avoid engaging or crowd control usage that fails to interrupt it.
Be cautious when Katarina has resets available after takedowns or skirmishes.

Early game

Play around level 3 power spike to unlock full Q-W-E trade combo with E extension and W shield.
Use E + Q to engage trades and snap back before Katarina can safely retaliate.
Avoid extended trades early as Yone has low early agency and Katarina can punish missed cooldowns.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlocks his key Q-W-E trade pattern with E extension and W shield.
Yone's first back for attack speed and item power spike (e.g., Bork) enhances trading potential.
Katarina's level 3 dagger setup and level 6 ultimate spike require caution and respect.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combo to force trades and exit safely, denying Katarina cooldowns and resets.
Punish Katarina's mobility cooldowns and dagger positioning to prevent her burst trades.
Scale through safe farming and controlled trades to outmatch Katarina in mid to late game skirmishes.