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MATCHUP Katarina · Mid · Patch 26.14 · Ranked Solo · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Katarina vs Malzahar in Mid lane is a lane that swings with levels on patch 26.14. The one thing to respect: his R suppress — don't get caught out post-6. Below is the exact page the OTP runs — runes, skill max order, summoner spells, item build and the four tips that decide the lane, plus a quick quiz before you lock in.

Katarina YOU · MIDKATARINAThe Sinister Blade
Malzahar ENEMY · MIDMALZAHARthe Prophet of the Void
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Swings with levelsPre-6 EasyPost-6 HardTake Ignite
How to play it
✓ DO
✕ DON'T
Runes
SHARDS
Spells
Items
Skill order

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Quick check on this matchup — a few fast calls before you lock in.
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