Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.0%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Katarina

FMageMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Katarina is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Katarina based on 4 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Katarina matchup.

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Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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.

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Azir - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
50.0% WR
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Katarina vs Azir matchup - 50.0% win rate
Katarina
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Katarina Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Katarina matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 4
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.5
CS / min
5.8
1,108
DMG / min
588
9,734
Gold / game
7,889
90
Heal / min
126
420
DMG Mitigated / min
370
0.4
CC / min
0.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Azir vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Katarina matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 4 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 50.0%, giving Azir a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Azir holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Katarina can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Katarina's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Azir
5.8Katarina
Azir significantly out-farms Katarina by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Katarina players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,108Azir
588Katarina
Azir heavily out-damages Katarina by 520 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Katarina should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,734Azir
7,889Katarina
Azir generates a commanding 1,845 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Azir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Katarina should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.0Katarina
Azir provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Katarina, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Azir coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
510Azir
496Katarina
Azir and Katarina have comparable sustain profiles, with only 14 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Azir Build Against Katarina

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Katarina are Liandry's Torment, Void Staff and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Azir vs Katarina matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina50.0%
Late Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir50.0%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Azir and Katarina, with Azir holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Azir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Katarina. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Azir nor Katarina has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Azir Runes Against Katarina

Sorcery rune tree - Azir primary runes vs KatarinaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Azir rune vs KatarinaManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs KatarinaTranscendence - best Azir rune vs KatarinaScorch - best Azir rune vs Katarina
Precision rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs KatarinaPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs KatarinaCut Down - best Azir rune vs Katarina
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Azir maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Katarina.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%97.61,11910,53760.0%25.0%
33.33%96.479010,05733.3%33.3%
44.44%96.91,06413,31633.3%50.0%
50.00%87.376710,16350.0%50.0%
71.43%76.470811,71350.0%80.0%
50.00%67.597614,5710.0%60.0%
40.00%56.91,18413,79750.0%33.3%
40.00%57.61,08513,373100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.484710,78633.3%0.0%
60.00%56.76596,62366.7%50.0%
40.00%56.867310,37833.3%50.0%
25.00%48.297910,050100.0%0.0%
50.00%47.51,1089,73450.0%50.0%
0.00%36.06248,7960.0%0.0%
0.00%36.56549,3410.0%0.0%
100.00%27.31,01715,885100.0%100.0%
0.00%26.384212,5280.0%0.0%
0.00%26.765011,6430.0%0.0%
100.00%18.651710,913100.0%0.0%
0.00%15.63303,4830.0%0.0%
0.00%10.005020.0%0.0%
0.00%17.475813,3730.0%0.0%
100.00%11.7117550100.0%0.0%
100.00%18.51,75322,1350.0%100.0%
100.00%18.497813,305100.0%0.0%
0.00%18.41,10213,2000.0%0.0%

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Azir vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Katarina matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 4 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Azir do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Katarina in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Katarina matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Katarina matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 4 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Katarina?

The best Azir build against Katarina includes Liandry's Torment, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth 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 Azir runes against Katarina?

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

Does Azir counter Katarina?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate. Azir slightly edges out Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Azir against Katarina?

When playing Azir 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.