4

Tier

Win Rate

50.4%

Pick Rate

7.1%

Ban Rate

8.9%

Matches

141,460
Katarina Runes60.4% Win Rate (48 Games)
Core Katarina Item Build Order53.1% Win Rate (32 Games)
Dark Seal

Starting

Lich Bane

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Lich Bane

4th

Shadowflame

5th

Zhonya's Hourglass

6th

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

Core Katarina Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Void Staff
Morellonomicon
Stormsurge
Mejai's Soulstealer
Blade of The Ruined King
Cryptbloom

Summoner Spells

47.9% Win Rate (48 Games)
Flash
Katarina Skill Order0
Voracity

1

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3

4

5

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Bouncing Blade
Preparation
Shunpo
Death Lotus

Katarina's Counters for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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
Tristana
47.8%
34.3%
1.3%
1,650
Jayce
45.8%
34.8%
1.6%
2,041
Yasuo
49.1%
35.0%
5.8%
7,208
Diana
46.9%
35.8%
2.4%
2,954
Irelia
49.9%
37.0%
2.0%
2,449

Katarina's Trends for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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

50.4%

(-0.6%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

7.1%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

8.9%

(-0.9%)
vs last patch

Katarina Guide for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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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