Since Katana has very poor mobility and range, ranged characters usually do well against him, if he does not land either his Thread Throw{{Abilitylink|KatanaQ}} or apply any stacks of Looming Misfortune{{Abilitylink|KatanaPassive}}. When Katana starts using Foul Counter{{Abilitylink|KatanaE}}, it is advised to get away from him and do not damage him, although he sitswon't stilldo damage, you can be struck by the slash and be slowed, allowing him to kill you quickly. His Phinisher{{Abilitylink|KatanaPhinisher}} has huge AoE effect, but very small vertical ranged. The most dangerous part of this is the slow and stacks of misfortune, in which he will quickly use his abilities on you to kill you. Any ability that gives you a vertical advantage should be used, to not have your health gonecut and be slowed.