Playstyle: Katarina Builds
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Pro Katarina Builds


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Core Katarina Item Build Order

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Core Katarina Item Build Path










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Summoner Spells


Damage Breakdown
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E
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R
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Katarina Skill Order
Q
E
W
Key Insights

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.
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.

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

P
's reset mechanic.
Directly counters healing champions with

R
.
Synergizes well with

,

,

,

,

, and

. Can opt for

,

, or

when needed.
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.





