4

Tier

Win Rate

50.1%

Pick Rate

6.5%

Ban Rate

7.2%

Matches

127,770

Katarina AP Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Katarina Item Build Order

52.6% Win Rate (19 Games)
Dark Seal

Starting

Lich Bane

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Shadowflame

4th

Lich Bane

5th

Zhonya's Hourglass

6th

Dark Seal
Lich Bane
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Shadowflame
Lich Bane
Zhonya's Hourglass

Core Katarina Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Nashor's Tooth
Liandry's Torment
Stormsurge
Mejai's Soulstealer
Void Staff
Riftmaker

Summoner Spells

Flash
59 Games54%
26 Games50%

Katarina Skill Order

0
Voracity

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Bouncing Blade
Preparation
Shunpo
Death Lotus

Katarina's Counters for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Katarina with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Katarina in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Katarina counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Vladimir
46.0%
35.8%
2.4%
2,599
Garen
47.5%
35.9%
1.0%
1,058
Diana
46.9%
36.7%
2.4%
2,674
Irelia
50.2%
37.0%
1.5%
1,674
Akali
48.8%
39.7%
4.4%
4,872

Katarina's Trends for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Katarina. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Katarina is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

50.1%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

6.5%

(-0.4%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

7.3%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch

Katarina Guide for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Katarina with our Katarina guide. Learn about Katarina's strengths and Katarina's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Katarina, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Katarina
    P
    and
    Katarina
    E
    apply on-hit effects.
    Katarina
    R
    also applies them, but at a reduced amount.
  • Katarina
    Q
    's Dagger always lands 350 units opposite from where it struck the first target.
  • Katarina can
    Katarina
    E
    to a Dagger's location before it hits the ground. The Dagger won't do anything until it hits the ground though.
  • Katarina
    E
    resets Katarina's auto attack.
  • Katarina
    R
    applies an empowered Grievous Wounds (40% healing reduction).
Strengths
  • Can out-resource most enemies in lane.
  • Has consistently high burst damage.
  • Has the potential to "pop off" in teamfights with
    Katarina
    P
    's reset mechanic.
  • Directly counters healing champions with
    Katarina
    R
    .
  • Thrives with items that boost her burst damage, magic penetration, and ability power.
Weaknesses
  • Has trouble entering teamfights.
  • Struggles against most crowd control.
  • Prone to being zoned in lane, especially if she can't pick up any more Daggers.

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