Katarina - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.7%

KatarinaArena Stats

FAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.7 Katarina arena mode stats show Katarina with a 10.8% win rate and a 4.34 average placement in arena mode. Discover Katarina's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Katarina Arena Performance

D
10.8%Win Rate (1st)
25.1%Top 2 Rate
4.3Avg Placement
0.6%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

7.6Kills
7.3Deaths
5.0Assists
Katarina is a D tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 10.8% win rate (1st place) and a 25.1% top 2 rate. Katarina averages 4.3 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Lucian, Varus, Jhin.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Katarina in League of Legends Patch 16.7. The strongest augment choices include Marksmage, Thread the Needle, It's Killing Time, which provide significant advantages in 2v2v2v2 combat. Katarina has 1 S-tier augment that dramatically improve placement rates. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet. For Gold augments, Marksmage synergizes well with Katarina's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Katarina Arena games.

S
Clown College - Prismatic S-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
4.1%Pick Rate
Clown College

Gain Deceive Summoner Spell.Gain Backstab Passive.When you die, spawn an exploding box that deals a large amount of true damage and Fear nearby enemies.

B
Transmute: Prismatic - Gold B-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
6.0%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

B
From Beginning to End - Gold B-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
4.2%Pick Rate
From Beginning to End

Gain the First Strike and Dark Harvest Keystone Runes.

C
Marksmage - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
12.8%Pick Rate
Marksmage

Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 100% Ability Power.

C
Thread the Needle - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
12.8%Pick Rate
Thread the Needle

Gain 20% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.

C
It's Killing Time - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
11.9%Pick Rate
It's Killing Time

After casting your Ultimate, mark all enemy champions for death. While marked, store a percentage of damage dealt to them, and detonate the damage when the mark ends.

C
Jeweled Gauntlet - Prismatic C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
10.5%Pick Rate
Jeweled Gauntlet

Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain 25% Crit Chance.

C
Outlaw's Grit - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
7.7%Pick Rate
Outlaw's Grit

After using a dash, blink, or teleport you gain 12 Armor and Magic Resist up to ? at 5 stacks.

C
ADAPt - Silver C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
6.3%Pick Rate
ADAPt

Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 15% Ability Power.

C
Combo Master - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
5.8%Pick Rate
Combo Master

Gain the Electrocute and Phase Rush Keystone Runes.

C
Witchful Thinking - Silver C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
4.8%Pick Rate
Witchful Thinking

Gain 70 Ability Power.

C
Serve Beyond Death - Silver C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
4.8%Pick Rate
Serve Beyond Death

The first time you would die each round, instead return to full Health, decaying over 3 seconds. Taking down an enemy champion while your Health is decaying stops the decay and sets your Health to 20% max Health.

C
Vulnerability - Gold C-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
4.4%Pick Rate
Vulnerability

Your Item and damage over time effects can Critically Strike. Gain 25% Crit chance.

D
Goredrink - Silver D-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
6.5%Pick Rate
Goredrink

Gain 20% Omnivamp.

D
Phenomenal Evil - Gold D-tier augment for Katarina in Arena
6.4%Pick Rate
Phenomenal Evil

Permanently gain 1 Ability Power when you hit enemies with Abilities.If taken as your second Augment, starts with 40 Ability Power.

Find the best 2v2 partner champions to pair with Katarina in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Pantheon, achieving a 21.1% win rate and 3.4 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Malphite and Shyvana, both offering improved placement rates compared to Katarina's solo average of 4.3. 12 champions boost Katarina's win rate above their baseline 10.8%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Pantheon - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 21.1% win ratePantheonA21.1%+10.2%47.4%57.9%3.4+0.938
Malphite - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 5.9% win rateMalphiteD5.9%-5.0%29.4%82.3%3.5+0.934
Shyvana - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 27.3% win rateShyvanaA27.3%+16.4%40.9%59.1%3.5+0.844
Yuumi - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 31.3% win rateYuumiS31.3%+20.4%50.0%68.8%3.6+0.832
Morgana - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 11.1% win rateMorganaD11.1%+0.3%27.8%66.7%3.7+0.636
Cho'Gath - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 15.8% win rateCho'GathC15.8%+4.9%36.8%63.2%3.7+0.638
Sylas - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 13.3% win rateSylasC13.3%+2.5%26.7%73.3%3.9+0.530
Shen - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 20.0% win rateShenA20.0%+9.2%40.0%60.0%3.9+0.530
Amumu - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 13.0% win rateAmumuC13.0%+2.2%26.1%65.2%4.0+0.346
Blitzcrank - Arena duo partner for Katarina with 17.6% win rateBlitzcrankB17.6%+6.8%35.3%52.9%4.1+0.234

Optimize your Katarina Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.7. The top-performing build features Runecarver, Riftmaker, Hextech Gunblade as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate and 4.0 average placement. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 4.2% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Katarina's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Runecarver - Core item 1 for Katarina Arena buildRiftmaker - Core item 2 for Katarina Arena buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 3 for Katarina Arena build
Dusk and Dawn - Situational item option for Katarina Arena buildSpirit Visage - Situational item option for Katarina Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Katarina Arena build
F0.0%-10.8%20.0%60.0%4.05
2
Runecarver - Core item 1 for Katarina Arena buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 2 for Katarina Arena buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 3 for Katarina Arena build
Rabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Katarina Arena buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Katarina Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina Arena build
B12.5%+1.7%25.0%50.0%4.48
3
Runecarver - Core item 1 for Katarina Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 2 for Katarina Arena buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 3 for Katarina Arena build
Perplexity - Situational item option for Katarina Arena buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Katarina Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina Arena build
C0.0%-10.8%0.0%50.0%4.56
4
Runecarver - Core item 1 for Katarina Arena buildZhonya's Hourglass - Core item 2 for Katarina Arena buildHextech Gunblade - Core item 3 for Katarina Arena build
Rite Of Ruin - Situational item option for Katarina Arena buildStatikk Shiv - Situational item option for Katarina Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Katarina Arena build
F0.0%-10.8%0.0%60.0%4.85

Is Katarina Good in Arena Mode?

Katarina is currently rated as an D-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.7, making them a challenging pick in the 2v2v2v2 format. With a 10.8% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 53.5% top 4 rate, Katarina faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Katarina Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 2v2v2v2 format, Katarina averages a 4.3 placement across 1,577 analyzed matches. This aggressive damage dealer playstyle allows Katarina to deal significant damage, ranking in the top 29.069999999999993% of all Arena champions for damage output.

The 25.1% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and duo synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Katarina

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Katarina synergizes exceptionally well with Pantheon, achieving a combined 21.1% win rate and 3.4 average placement. This pairing improves Katarina's baseline performance by +10.2%.

Other strong duo partners include Malphite (5.9% win rate) and Shyvana (27.3% win rate). Katarina has excellent duo flexibility with 12+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Katarina Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Katarina, the highest-performing augment is Marksmage, which players select in 12.8% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet for maximum impact. Gold augments like Marksmage provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Katarina Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Katarina in Arena features Runecarver, Riftmaker, Hextech Gunblade as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Katarina in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Katarina's weaknesses. Consider a tanky partner to create space for your damage.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Katarina's 53.5% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Leverage Katarina's high damage output to eliminate threats quickly. Focus priority targets while your partner provides support.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Katarina in Arena?

Katarina faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong duo synergy with partners like Pantheon, and mastery of Katarina's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.7. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Katarina's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 1,577 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Katarina Arena FAQ - Patch 16.7

Is Katarina good in Arena mode?

Katarina is currently a D-tier champion in Arena mode with a 10.8% win rate and 53.5% top 4 rate. While Katarina faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.

What is the best duo partner for Katarina in Arena?

The best duo partner for Katarina in Arena is Pantheon, achieving a 21.1% win rate and 3.4 average placement together. Other strong partners include Malphite and Shyvana.

What are the best augments for Katarina in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Katarina is Marksmage with a 12.8% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Katarina's kit.

What is the best build for Katarina in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Katarina in Arena includes Runecarver, Riftmaker, Hextech Gunblade as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Katarina's win rate in Arena?

Katarina has a 10.8% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.7. The top 2 rate is 25.1% and top 4 rate is 53.5%, with an average placement of 4.3 across 1,577 analyzed matches.

What tier is Katarina in Arena?

Katarina is rated as D-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.7. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good duo synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Katarina in Arena?

To play Katarina effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Pantheon for best results. 2) Prioritize Marksmage when offered. 3) Build Runecarver early for power spikes. 4) Focus on dealing damage to priority targets while your partner provides support.

What are Katarina's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Katarina's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Pantheon improves win rate to 21.1%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Katarina's high damage output and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.