Katarina, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.6%
Ban Rate
6.2%

Katarina ARAM Build & Stats

Katarina B TierAssassinMage
Patch
26.20
Games
5,161
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 25, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Katarina ARAM stats show Katarina with a 41.2% win rate and ranking #169 in ARAM mode. Discover Katarina's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Katarina ARAM Performance

Katarina F Tier
41.2%Win Rate
0.4%Pick Rate
#169Win Rank
532Matches

Combat Stats

12.7Kills
12.2Deaths
17.9Assists

Damage Stats

30,009Dealt
31,860Taken
13,353Gold

Utility Stats

4,290Healing
0Shielding
Katarina is a F tier champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 41.2% win rate and a 0.4% pick rate. Katarina ranks #169 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Katarina excels at dealing damage.
Fair sampleBased on 532 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

📊Katarina ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile

See how Katarina compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.

⚔️Damage DealerTop 28%

Katarina deals above-average damage, ranking in the top half of all ARAM champions.

🛡️Tank / FrontlineTop 39%

Katarina can hold the frontline when needed, with above-average durability.

💚Healer / SupportBottom 32%

Katarina relies on teammates for healing and sustain in extended fights.

💀KDA / SurvivalBottom 10%

Katarina tends to trade aggressively, accepting deaths for team value.

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 532 ARAM matches, Katarina plays best as a damage carry. Katarina offers solid value and can swing team fights with proper positioning.

To optimize Katarina's ARAM build for Patch 16.20, prioritize the highest win-rate items. The top-performing build features Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff as core items, achieving a 83.3% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 69.2% win rate. Keep adjusting your build to the enemy team as each game develops.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Matches
1
Shadowflame - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildZhonya's Hourglass - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildVoid Staff - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Rabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildBanshee's Veil - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildLich Bane - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
S Tier83.3%+42.2%6
2
Kraken Slayer - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildDeath's Dance - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildTerminus - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Wit's End - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildBlade of The Ruined King - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Gluttonous Greaves - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
A Tier64.3%+23.1%14
3
Shadowflame - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildVoid Staff - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Lich Bane - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildHeartsteel - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
A Tier60.0%+18.8%5
4
Shadowflame - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildRabadon's Deathcap - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
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Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
B Tier60.0%+18.8%5
5
Shadowflame - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildZhonya's Hourglass - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Void Staff - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildRabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
C Tier52.9%+11.8%17
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Champions that synergize best with Katarina in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.

Champion
Win Rate
WR Diff
Nunu & Willump - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaNunu & Willump85.7%+44.5%
Vi - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaVi80.0%+38.8%
Leona - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaLeona75.0%+33.8%
Shaco - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaShaco69.2%+28.1%
Jax - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaJax69.2%+28.1%

Champions that counter Katarina in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Master Yi - Katarina ARAM counterMaster Yi5.3%-35.9%
Azir - Katarina ARAM counterAzir10.0%-31.2%
Poppy - Katarina ARAM counterPoppy14.3%-26.9%
Xin Zhao - Katarina ARAM counterXin Zhao16.7%-24.5%
Elise - Katarina ARAM counterElise20.0%-21.2%

Champions that Katarina performs best against in ARAM. Target these matchups for higher win rates.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Alistar - Katarina beats in ARAMAlistar83.3%+42.2%
Shyvana - Katarina beats in ARAMShyvana75.0%+33.8%
Yunara - Katarina beats in ARAMYunara73.7%+32.5%
Akali - Katarina beats in ARAMAkali71.4%+30.3%
Amumu - Katarina beats in ARAMAmumu71.4%+30.3%

Is Katarina Good in ARAM?

Katarina is currently a F-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a difficult champion to succeed with.41.2% win rate Ranked #169 among all champions,Katarina faces some challenges in ARAM mode.

Katarina ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Katarina averages 12.7/12.2/17.9 KDA across 532 analyzed matches. This bruiser playstyle excels at dealing damage, ranking in the top 27.75% of ARAM damage dealers while also absorbing significant damage for the team.

With a 0.4% pick rate, Katarina sees more specialized usage. Focus on the optimal builds below to maximize Katarina's potential.

Best Champions to Play With Katarina

Team composition matters in ARAM. Katarina performs exceptionally well alongside Nunu & Willump, achieving a combined 85.7% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Vi (80.0% win rate) Leona (75.0% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Katarina Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Master Yi, who counters Katarina with a 5.3% win rate against them. Azir and Poppy also pose challenges.

Adjust your positioning and itemization when facing these threats.

Optimal Katarina ARAM Build Path

The highest win rate build for Katarina features Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff as core items.83.3% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is recommended for mobility.

Since ARAM is a single-lane constant teamfight mode, prioritize items that enhance your combat effectiveness immediately.

Tips for Playing Katarina in ARAM

🎯
Team Fight Positioning

As a tank, position in front to absorb skillshots and initiate fights. Use the brush strategically.

💰
Item Priority

Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Shadowflame for your first major power spike.

❄️
ARAM-Specific Strategy

Look for poke opportunities between waves. Use the health relics wisely and commit when enemies are low.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Katarina in ARAM?

Katarina faces challenges in ARAM but can still succeed when paired with Nunu & Willump.

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Katarina's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 532 matches.

Similar Middle Champions in ARAM

These champions play the same lane as Katarina in Summoner's Rift and perform well in ARAM. If you enjoy playing Katarina, you might also excel with these picks on the Howling Abyss.

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Katarina ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Katarina good in ARAM?

Katarina is a F tier champion in ARAM with a 41.2% win rate and ranks #169 among all champions. Katarina has a harder time on the Howling Abyss, though dedicated players still find success with an optimal build.

What is the best ARAM build for Katarina?

The highest win rate ARAM build for Katarina runs Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff as core items, at a 83.3% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice. ARAM is one continuous fight, so items with immediate combat value come before greedy scaling.

Which champions pair well with Katarina in ARAM?

The best teammate for Katarina in ARAM is Nunu & Willump, at a 85.7% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Vi, Leona. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Katarina in ARAM?

Master Yi is the biggest counter to Katarina in ARAM, winning 5.3% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Azir, Poppy. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Katarina's ARAM win rate?

Katarina has a 41.2% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #169 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.4% across 532 analysed matches.

What tier is Katarina in ARAM?

Katarina is rated F tier in ARAM on patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions have a harder time, but still win games in the hands of a specialist. Tiers come from win rate and pick rate together with how many matches sit behind them.

Katarina ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Katarina ARAM rune page starts with Conqueror: 30% of games, 43.9% win rate over 157 games.

Damage per minute
1,616
Gold per minute
719
Healing per minute
231
KDA
2.50

Most played rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteCoup de Grace
DominationSudden ImpactTreasure Hunter
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
43.9% · 157 games · 30%

Second rune page

Dark HarvestSudden ImpactGrisly MementosTreasure Hunter
PrecisionCoup de GraceTriumph
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
37.6% · 125 games · 23%

ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.