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Runes

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Default runes

OP.GG standard build; does not change with matchup pages.

Matchup runes

Standard build

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Matchup plan

Take Exhaust. When Katarina dives, use it to reduce her burst and avoid being one-shot.

Rune variants

  • Take Exhaust. When Katarina dives, use it to reduce her burst and avoid being one-shot.
七寸

Xerath vs Katarina · Mid lane matchup

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Core game plan

Xerath must constantly watch out for Katarina's dashes; once she gets close, it's hard to fight. Even with Exhaust, it's difficult to fully suppress her. At the same skill level, it's a passive matchup.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

4:6.

4:6.

4:6.

4:6.

5:5.

Use W at level 1 to poke and push, but Katarina can dodgeWait for Katarina to use E before retaliating with your spellsBeware of Katarina's level 6 all-in; take Exhaust for burstMid-game, control wave and ward to avoid ganksIn teamfights, keep distance and poke Katarina with spells
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How a strong Katarina player plays

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    E to dodge key spells

    Katarina will use E to dodge your W or Q and then counterattack. Don't use your abilities when her E is up.

  2. 2

    Q last hit to avoid poke

    Katarina will use Q to last hit while stepping out of your Q range, denying you poke opportunities.

  3. 3

    Level 2 E onto you for combo

    At level 2, Katarina will Q a minion to level up, then E onto you for a full combo. Keep your distance.

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Detailed breakdown

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