Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Auroravs Katarina

DMageAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aurora wins with a 58.6% win rate (+17.2%) over Katarina based on 29 games. Aurora holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Katarina matchup.

Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Katarina - 58.6% win rateKatarina(58.6%)
Aurora - 58.6% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
58.6% WR
VS
Katarina vs Aurora matchup - 41.4% win rate
Katarina
41.4% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Katarina Matchup?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Katarina matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 29
58.6%
Win Rate
41.4%
6.5
CS / min
6.2
875
DMG / min
864
11,312
Gold / game
12,236
165
Heal / min
174
335
DMG Mitigated / min
520
0.3
CC / min
0.1
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Aurora vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 58.6% win rate compared to Katarina's 41.4%, giving Aurora a 17.2 percentage point advantage. Aurora dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aurora leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora players can confidently pick into Katarina and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Katarina away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurora vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown

Aurora wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

Aurora is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aurora holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Aurora
6.2Katarina
Aurora and Katarina farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
875Aurora
864Katarina
Damage output is virtually even between Aurora and Katarina, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,312Aurora
12,236Katarina
Katarina generates a commanding 924 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Katarina consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Aurora
0.1Katarina
Both Aurora and Katarina provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
500Aurora
694Katarina
Katarina vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 194 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurora Build Against Katarina

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Katarina are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Aurora an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurora vs Katarina matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurora
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora53.9%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina46.1%
Late Game
Aurora
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora62.5%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina37.5%

Aurora dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Katarina. This lopsided early game means Aurora can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aurora is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Aurora, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aurora holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Katarina players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aurora Runes Against Katarina

Domination rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs KatarinaDomination
Electrocute - best Aurora rune vs KatarinaTaste of Blood - best Aurora rune vs KatarinaGrisly Mementos - best Aurora rune vs KatarinaUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Katarina
Precision rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs KatarinaPrecision
Triumph - best Aurora rune vs KatarinaCoup de Grace - best Aurora rune vs Katarina
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Aurora to press their advantage against Katarina, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aurora's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.39%926.792311,84436.8%46.3%
59.49%796.290211,34750.0%67.4%
44.59%746.795411,83740.0%48.7%
37.31%676.684511,76437.9%36.8%
56.60%536.496711,70966.7%48.3%
46.15%526.377111,44640.0%51.9%
59.18%496.590412,37465.4%52.2%
45.83%486.31,00712,29847.6%44.4%
55.32%476.31,03012,57654.5%56.0%
54.35%466.796212,12564.7%48.3%
48.72%395.899212,03343.8%52.2%
43.59%396.21,00511,70233.3%55.6%
51.35%376.697412,50335.3%65.0%
44.12%346.71,01912,04453.3%36.8%
45.45%336.796011,97741.2%50.0%
54.84%316.397012,45666.7%50.0%
41.94%316.684111,96835.3%50.0%
58.62%296.587511,31253.9%62.5%
46.43%286.894112,00950.0%43.8%
53.57%286.390511,19741.7%62.5%
62.96%276.396912,46636.4%81.3%
59.26%276.389411,03750.0%69.2%
51.85%276.083611,55150.0%53.3%
69.23%266.590410,85281.8%60.0%
56.00%256.581111,62850.0%60.0%
40.00%255.887811,58937.5%41.2%
40.00%256.61,10612,03061.5%16.7%
56.52%236.393413,10570.0%46.1%
50.00%226.788111,59258.3%40.0%
54.55%226.194512,08937.5%64.3%
52.38%216.197714,52550.0%52.9%
47.62%216.277911,77333.3%53.3%
40.00%206.092811,57444.4%36.4%
40.00%206.41,04612,41628.6%46.1%
55.00%206.497012,56840.0%60.0%
55.00%206.51,03311,05466.7%45.5%
41.18%176.41,03411,78625.0%55.6%
82.35%177.289111,21270.0%100.0%
25.00%166.890310,63220.0%33.3%
40.00%156.796911,32828.6%50.0%
35.71%146.61,1029,83928.6%42.9%
30.77%135.887410,25033.3%28.6%
38.46%136.193811,45166.7%30.0%
38.46%136.91,40613,58925.0%44.4%
30.77%136.81,04412,5880.0%50.0%
50.00%126.897212,39466.7%33.3%
83.33%125.394411,69975.0%87.5%
33.33%126.596613,72725.0%37.5%
33.33%126.689910,69640.0%28.6%
66.67%126.41,01713,204100.0%50.0%
45.45%117.186910,78250.0%40.0%
54.55%116.21,01412,16566.7%50.0%
63.64%117.17219,66575.0%33.3%
63.64%116.590613,01033.3%75.0%
45.45%115.687011,18250.0%42.9%
54.55%116.492711,72150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.489912,42480.0%33.3%
27.27%116.07669,59328.6%25.0%
80.00%106.01,03313,44075.0%83.3%
70.00%106.67838,21783.3%50.0%
50.00%107.41,00212,79933.3%57.1%
40.00%105.984011,30933.3%42.9%
66.67%96.91,00513,72350.0%71.4%
25.00%86.31,18211,92633.3%20.0%
37.50%86.494111,30733.3%50.0%
50.00%86.897611,61650.0%50.0%
71.43%76.485111,493100.0%50.0%
14.29%76.878410,5930.0%33.3%
71.43%76.194411,344100.0%50.0%
42.86%73.07469,45875.0%0.0%
16.67%66.31,00211,3350.0%20.0%
50.00%66.590711,73550.0%50.0%
66.67%66.51,15812,678100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.484210,84033.3%66.7%
83.33%66.41,13612,45150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.895511,81125.0%100.0%
60.00%56.31,08413,552100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.388712,41333.3%50.0%
20.00%55.81,05010,11425.0%0.0%

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Aurora vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Katarina matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to Katarina's 41.4%, a 17.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aurora do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Katarina with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Aurora players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurora do against Katarina in the late game?

In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Katarina matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Katarina matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Katarina with a 58.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.2 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Katarina?

The best Aurora build against Katarina includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurora runes against Katarina?

The best Aurora runes against Katarina use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Katarina?

Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 58.6% win rate. Aurora strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aurora against Katarina?

When playing Aurora against Katarina, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.