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3 CostBest Katarina build for TFT Set 4 with 63.5% top 4 rate. Top items: Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Void Staff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Katarina builds: Edge of Night, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (63.52% top four rate, +9.22% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (62.50% top four rate, +8.20% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, Hand Of Justice (62.50% top four rate, +8.20% difference)
Katarina Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Katarina in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Katarina's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Katarina?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Katarina, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Katarina's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Katarina, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap, which are core items for maximizing Katarina's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Katarina, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Hextech Gunblade, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Katarina's effectiveness.
Katarina Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Katarina's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Katarina's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Katarina in Set 4
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Katarina Itemization in Set 4
Katarina's optimal items provide +9.2% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Itemized Katarina achieves 17.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Katarina is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Katarina Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Katarina itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Katarina has a base top four rate of 54.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Katarina item build achieves a 63.5% top four rate, representing a +9.2% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Katarina achieves 57.4% top four rate (+3.1% vs base) with 3.97 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Katarina achieves a 17.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Katarina a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Katarina
- When Katarina fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Katarina's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Katarina
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Katarina's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Katarina Items in TFT Set 4
The best Katarina item is Edge of Night with a 68.93% win rate (+14.63% vs base), 15.85% first place rate, and 6.25% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 13.67% pick rate and 56.40% win rate. The top three Katarina items are Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Void Staff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 68.93% | +14.63% | 15.85% | 6.25% | 457 | ||
  | B | 68.29% | +13.99% | 14.53% | 2.24% | 164 | ||
  | B | 64.36% | +10.06% | 15.64% | 2.57% | 188 | ||
| 4 | | A | 63.36% | +9.06% | 15.84% | 3.58% | 262 | |
| 5 |  | C | 61.59% | +7.29% | 13.62% | 2.06% | 151 | |
| 6 |  | A | 61.52% | +7.22% | 15.52% | 5.04% | 369 | |
| 7 | | C | 60.96% | +6.66% | 14.87% | 2.56% | 187 | |
| 8 | | C | 58.02% | +3.72% | 13.41% | 2.21% | 162 | |
| 9 | | B | 57.98% | +3.68% | 14.23% | 13.11% | 959 | |
| 10 | | B | 56.45% | +2.15% | 14.53% | 4.77% | 349 | |
| 11 | | D | 56.40% | +2.10% | 12.99% | 13.67% | 1,000 | |
| 12 | | B | 54.59% | +0.29% | 14.46% | 3.13% | 229 | |
| 13 | | C | 52.33% | -1.97% | 13.81% | 5.28% | 386 | |
| 14 | | D | 49.68% | -4.62% | 13.13% | 2.15% | 157 | |
| 15 | | B | 48.84% | -5.46% | 14.69% | 2.94% | 215 |
Best Katarina Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Katarina artifact item is Dawncore with a 84.62% win rate (+30.32% vs base), 15.12% first place rate, and 0.18% pick rate. The most popular is Zhonya's Paradox with a 0.52% pick rate and 65.79% win rate. The top three Katarina artifact items are Dawncore, Prowler's Claw, and Lich Bane.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 84.62% | +30.32% | 15.12% | 0.18% | 13 | ||
| C | 81.82% | +27.52% | 13.73% | 0.15% | 11 | ||
| D | 76.92% | +22.62% | 10.11% | 0.18% | 13 | ||
| 4 | D | 75.00% | +20.70% | 11.64% | 0.22% | 16 | |
| 5 | D | 71.43% | +17.13% | 11.93% | 0.29% | 21 | |
| 6 | B | 65.79% | +11.49% | 14.81% | 0.52% | 38 | |
| 7 | C | 65.00% | +10.70% | 14.09% | 0.27% | 20 | |
| 8 | F | 60.00% | +5.70% | 10.67% | 0.27% | 20 | |
| 9 | D | 45.45% | -8.85% | 14.08% | 0.15% | 11 | |
| 10 | F | 42.86% | -11.44% | 12.29% | 0.19% | 14 |
Best Katarina Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Katarina radiant item is Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap with a 83.33% win rate (+29.03% vs base), 13.97% first place rate, and 0.16% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet with a 0.33% pick rate and 58.33% win rate. The top three Katarina radiant items are Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap, Radiant Hand of Justice, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 83.33% | +29.03% | 13.97% | 0.16% | 12 | ||
| D | 81.25% | +26.95% | 10.17% | 0.22% | 16 | ||
| B | 60.00% | +5.70% | 13.73% | 0.27% | 20 | ||
| 4 | F | 58.33% | +4.03% | 13.39% | 0.33% | 24 |
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Katarina Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katarina's best build in Set 4?
The best Katarina build in TFT Set 4 features Edge of Night, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Hand Of Justice as core items. This build has a 63.52% win rate and is picked 3.71% of the time. First place rate: 12.58%, avg placement: 3.93.
What is the best item for Katarina?
Edge of Night is the best item for Katarina with a 68.93% win rate and 6.25% pick rate across 457 matches.
Which item is most popular on Katarina?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Katarina with a 13.67% pick rate. It has a 56.40% win rate across 1,000 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Katarina?
The top 3 items for Katarina are Edge of Night, Quicksilver, and Void Staff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Katarina's kit.
How many matches do the Katarina item builds have?
The Katarina item build data is based on 5,235 matches analyzed in TFT Set 4. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Edge of Night on Katarina?
Edge of Night is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 68.93% win rate on Katarina.
What components should I prioritize for Katarina in TFT Set 4?
Priority components for Katarina are Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves, and B.F. Sword. These components build into Katarina's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Katarina in TFT?
On carousel for Katarina TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Katarina's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Katarina in TFT Set 4?
Yes, Katarina is a strong item holder with a 63.5% win rate when properly itemized. Katarina should be a priority for your items in Katarina comps.
Is Katarina a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Yes, Katarina is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 54.3% to 63.5%. Katarina scales well with items.
What is Katarina's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
Katarina's top 4 rate when itemized is 57.4%. With proper items, Katarina matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Katarina emblem?
The best emblem for Katarina is Spirit Emblem with a 76.92% win rate. This emblem activates the Spirit trait on Katarina, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Katarina radiant item?
The top radiant item for Katarina is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Katarina artifact?
The best artifact for Katarina is Dawncore with a 84.62% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Katarina's kit.