Katarina Build Guide - Runes, Items, and Stats Patch 16.4 - Blitz.gg

Tier

Win Rate

Win Rate Change

Pick rate

Ban rate

Matches

Playstyle Builds

Pro Builds

Patch: 16.4

Runes

Press the Attack

Lethal Tempo

Fleet Footwork

Conqueror

Summoner Spells

Items

Starting Items

Build Order

Completed Items

Situational Items

Ability Max Order

100%

76 games

Q

E

W

1

Q

2

E

3

W

4

Q

5

E

6

R

7

Q

8

Q

9

Q

10

E

11

R

12

E

13

E

14

W

15

W

16

R

17

W

18

W

Damage Breakdown

47%

48%

Key Insights

Katarina can
E
to a Dagger's location before it hits the ground. The Dagger won't do anything until it hits the ground though.
E
resets Katarina's auto attack.
P
and
E
apply on-hit effects.
R
also applies them, but at a reduced amount.
Q
's Dagger always lands 350 units opposite from where it struck the first target.
R
applies an empowered Grievous Wounds (40% healing reduction).

Strengths

Can out-resource most enemies in lane.
Directly counters healing champions with
R
.
Has consistently high burst damage.
Has the potential to "pop off" in teamfights with
P
's reset mechanic.
Thrives with items that boost her burst damage, magic penetration, and ability power.

Weaknesses

Has trouble entering teamfights.
Prone to being zoned in lane, especially if she can't pick up any more Daggers.
Struggles against most crowd control.

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