How to Play Battle Academia Katarina
A stage-by-stage plan for Battle Academia Katarina: opener, when to level and roll for Katarina, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 63.2%
- Avg place
- 3.74
- 1st place
- 22.4%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 125
How to level and roll with Battle Academia Katarina
2-cost rerollBattle Academia Katarina is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Katarina and Rakan reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Katarina and Rakan hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Katarina and Rakan hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Katarina. |
Battle Academia Katarina early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Battle Academia Katarina yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Katarina.
Rolling odds for Battle Academia Katarina
Your 3-star targets are Katarina and Rakan. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Battle Academia Katarina positioning
A starting board for Battle Academia Katarina. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it.
- Split Yuumi and Ryze across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Leona, Katarina, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Garen and Katarina in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Battle Academia Katarina
Strengths
- Average place better than 86% of comps of the same board size
- Wins the lobby often (22.4% first places)
- Big power spike once Katarina and Rakan hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Katarina and Yuumi) make itemizing flexible
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Katarina and Rakan
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Katarina and Rakan are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Dragon's Claw, and Deathblade on Katarina.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Battle Academia Katarina.
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How to play Battle Academia Katarina – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Battle Academia Katarina?
Battle Academia Katarina is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Katarina and Rakan reach 3 stars. Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Dragon's Claw, and Deathblade on Katarina.
When should I roll down for Battle Academia Katarina?
Battle Academia Katarina doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Katarina and Rakan are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Katarina?
Slow roll for Katarina at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Battle Academia Katarina a reroll comp?
Yes. Battle Academia Katarina wants Katarina and Rakan at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Battle Academia Katarina?
Corner Yuumi on the back line and put Leona in front of it. Split Yuumi and Ryze across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Leona, Katarina, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Garen and Katarina in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Battle Academia Katarina?
Battle Academia Katarina has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Katarina.