Katarina, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
3.0%
Ban Rate
6.3%

Katarina ARAM Build & Stats

Katarina C TierAssassinMage
Patch
26.20
Games
6,048
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 18, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Katarina ARAM stats show Katarina with a 45.6% win rate and ranking #145 in ARAM mode. Discover Katarina's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Katarina ARAM Performance

Katarina F Tier
45.6%Win Rate
0.4%Pick Rate
#145Win Rank
217Matches

Combat Stats

13.1Kills
12.3Deaths
18.7Assists

Damage Stats

31,412Dealt
32,094Taken
13,457Gold

Utility Stats

4,458Healing
1Shielding
Katarina is a competitive champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 45.6% win rate and a 0.4% pick rate. Katarina ranks #145 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Katarina excels at dealing damage.
Small sampleBased on 217 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

📊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 14%

Katarina is an elite damage dealer, outperforming 86% of ARAM champions in damage output.

🛡️Tank / FrontlineTop 38%

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

💚Healer / SupportBottom 33%

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

💀KDA / SurvivalBottom 16%

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

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 217 ARAM matches, Katarina plays best as a damage carry. With elite-level stats in their primary role, Katarina is highly impactful when played correctly.

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 80.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 68.3% 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
A Tier80.0%+34.4%5
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
Experimental Hexplate - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildWit's End - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
C Tier75.0%+29.4%8
3
Kraken Slayer - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildTerminus - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Heartsteel - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildRavenous Hydra - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildWit's End - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Katarina ARAM build
C Tier50.0%+4.4%12
4
Stormsurge - Core item 1 for Katarina ARAM buildShadowflame - Core item 2 for Katarina ARAM buildZhonya's Hourglass - Core item 3 for Katarina ARAM build
Hextech Gunblade - 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
D Tier50.0%+4.4%8
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
Lich Bane - Situational item option for Katarina ARAM buildVoid 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
F Tier44.4%-1.2%9
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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
Nautilus - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaNautilus100.0%+54.4%
Lux - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaLux90.0%+44.4%
Dr. Mundo - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaDr. Mundo80.0%+34.4%
Singed - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaSinged80.0%+34.4%
Annie - Best ARAM ally for KatarinaAnnie75.0%+29.4%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Kennen - Katarina ARAM counterKennen0.0%-45.6%
Corki - Katarina ARAM counterCorki0.0%-45.6%
Nasus - Katarina ARAM counterNasus0.0%-45.6%
Volibear - Katarina ARAM counterVolibear0.0%-45.6%
Ashe - Katarina ARAM counterAshe8.3%-37.3%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Akali - Katarina beats in ARAMAkali87.5%+41.9%
Smolder - Katarina beats in ARAMSmolder87.5%+41.9%
Amumu - Katarina beats in ARAMAmumu83.3%+37.7%
Yunara - Katarina beats in ARAMYunara81.8%+36.2%
Ornn - Katarina beats in ARAMOrnn80.0%+34.4%

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.45.6% win rate Ranked #145 among all champions,Katarina faces some challenges in ARAM mode.

Katarina ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Katarina averages 13.1/12.3/18.7 KDA across 217 analyzed matches. This bruiser playstyle excels at dealing damage, ranking in the top 14.450000000000003% 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 Nautilus, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Lux (90.0% win rate) Dr. Mundo (80.0% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Katarina Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Kennen, who counters Katarina with a 0.0% win rate against them. Corki and Nasus 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.80.0% 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 Nautilus.

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Katarina's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 217 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 has only 217 analysed matches in ARAM on patch 16.20, which is not enough to place it against other champions yet. The observed win rate is 45.6% — treat that as a first look rather than a verdict.

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 80.0% 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 Nautilus, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Lux, Dr. Mundo. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Katarina in ARAM?

Kennen is the biggest counter to Katarina in ARAM, winning 0.0% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Corki, Nasus. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Katarina's ARAM win rate?

Katarina has a 45.6% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #145 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.4% across 217 analysed matches.

What tier is Katarina in ARAM?

Katarina does not have enough ARAM matches on patch 16.20 to be given a tier yet. The observed win rate is 45.6% across 217 analysed matches, which is too few games to rank it against other champions.

Katarina ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Katarina ARAM rune page starts with Conqueror: 30% of games, 50.8% win rate over 65 games.

Damage per minute
1,694
Gold per minute
726
Healing per minute
240
KDA
2.57

Most played rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteCoup de Grace
DominationSudden ImpactTreasure Hunter
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
50.8% · 65 games · 30%

Second rune page

Dark HarvestSudden ImpactGrisly MementosTreasure Hunter
PrecisionCoup de GraceTriumph
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
47.8% · 46 games · 21%

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