Tier
Win Rate
49.9%Pick Rate
6.2%Ban Rate
7.2%Matches
18,724Katarina AP Runes
Build Patch 14.12Core Katarina Item Build Order
53.5% Win Rate (465 Games)![Dark Seal](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1082.webp?v=14.12.1)
Starting
![Nashor's Tooth](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3115.webp?v=14.12.1)
1st
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.12.1)
2nd
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.12.1)
3rd
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.12.1)
4th
![Nashor's Tooth](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3115.webp?v=14.12.1)
5th
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3157.webp?v=14.12.1)
6th
![Dark Seal](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1082.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Nashor's Tooth](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3115.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Nashor's Tooth](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3115.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3157.webp?v=14.12.1)
Core Katarina Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1082.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3108.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1026.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1043.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3115.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1058.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3145.webp?v=14.12.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.12.1)
Situational
![Lich Bane](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3100.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3089.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Void Staff](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3135.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Mejai's Soulstealer](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3041.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Stormsurge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.12.1)
![Banshee's Veil](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3102.webp?v=14.12.1)
Summoner Spells
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/14.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/12.webp)
Katarina Skill Order
0![Voracity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/Katarina_Passive.webp)
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![Bouncing Blade](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KatarinaQ.webp)
![Preparation](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KatarinaW.webp)
![Shunpo](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KatarinaEWrapper.webp)
![Death Lotus](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/KatarinaR.webp)
Win Rate(+0.2%)vs last patch
49.8%
Pick Rate(+0.4%)vs last patch
6.2%
Ban Rate(+0.3%)vs last patch
7.3%
Key Insights
- PandEapply on-hit effects.Ralso applies them, but at a reduced amount.
- Q's Dagger always lands 350 units opposite from where it struck the first target.
- Katarina canEto a Dagger's location before it hits the ground. The Dagger won't do anything until it hits the ground though.
- Eresets Katarina's auto attack.
- Rapplies 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 withP's reset mechanic.
- Directly counters healing champions withR.
- 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.