Katarina - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Katarinavs Dr. Mundo

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Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Katarina vs Dr. Mundo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Dr. Mundo wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Katarina based on 7 games. Katarina wins the early laning phase while Dr. Mundo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup.

Katarina Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Katarina 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
Dr. Mundo - 42.9% win rateDr. Mundo(42.9%)
Katarina - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Katarina
42.9% WR
VS
Dr. Mundo vs Katarina matchup - 57.1% win rate
Dr. Mundo
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo Matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup
Winner
Dr. Mundo
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.2
CS / min
6.8
1,112
DMG / min
1,074
11,552
Gold / game
12,751
224
Heal / min
458
617
DMG Mitigated / min
1,869
0.1
CC / min
0.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Katarina vs Dr. Mundo Matchup Summary

The Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Dr. Mundo wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Katarina's 42.9%, giving Dr. Mundo a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Katarina controls the early laning stage, but Dr. Mundo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Katarina needs to press advantages before Dr. Mundo reaches their power spikes, while Dr. Mundo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Dr. Mundo leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Dr. Mundo has a strong advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Dr. Mundo overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Katarina vs Dr. Mundo Laning Phase Breakdown

Dr. Mundo wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

Dr. Mundo is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Dr. Mundo holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.2Katarina
6.8Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo significantly out-farms Katarina by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Dr. Mundo 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
1,112Katarina
1,074Dr. Mundo
Katarina deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Dr. Mundo. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Dr. Mundo choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Katarina's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,552Katarina
12,751Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo generates a commanding 1,199 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Dr. Mundo 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
0.1Katarina
0.5Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Katarina, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Dr. Mundo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
841Katarina
2,327Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo vastly out-sustains Katarina, healing and mitigating 1,486 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Dr. Mundo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Katarina is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Katarina, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Katarina Build Against Dr. Mundo

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Dr. Mundo, providing the mobility and stats Katarina needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Katarina against Dr. Mundo are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Katarina an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Katarina
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Katarina early game win rateKatarina66.7%
Dr. Mundo early game win rateDr. Mundo33.3%
Late Game
Dr. Mundo
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Katarina late game win rateKatarina25.0%
Dr. Mundo late game win rateDr. Mundo75.0%

Katarina dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Dr. Mundo. This lopsided early game means Katarina can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Dr. Mundo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Dr. Mundo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Katarina must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Dr. Mundo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Dr. Mundo survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Katarina Runes Against Dr. Mundo

Domination rune tree - Katarina primary runes vs Dr. MundoDomination
Electrocute - best Katarina rune vs Dr. MundoSudden Impact - best Katarina rune vs Dr. MundoGrisly Mementos - best Katarina rune vs Dr. MundoRelentless Hunter - best Katarina rune vs Dr. Mundo
Precision rune tree - Katarina secondary runes vs Dr. MundoPrecision
Triumph - best Katarina rune vs Dr. MundoCoup de Grace - best Katarina rune vs Dr. Mundo
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Katarina the best tools to compete against Dr. Mundo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Katarina matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Katarina'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 Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Katarina matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.37%2066.294712,80157.9%51.4%
46.20%1586.085712,29348.5%44.6%
48.05%1545.891313,03242.6%51.6%
43.24%1485.780911,02737.7%49.3%
43.66%1425.788911,79447.0%40.8%
51.77%1415.789911,32343.5%59.7%
49.23%1306.196212,43152.2%45.9%
46.34%1235.988712,26544.1%48.4%
48.74%1196.195312,74551.1%47.3%
41.88%1176.081611,01638.0%44.8%
53.92%1025.690211,86651.2%55.9%
56.57%995.784212,27067.5%49.1%
58.16%985.993913,36162.2%55.7%
49.45%915.789311,32648.0%51.2%
50.59%855.81,02912,55442.5%57.8%
50.00%805.983312,00560.0%44.0%
54.43%795.787512,35151.5%56.5%
47.37%765.71,01911,93850.0%45.2%
54.05%745.71,02712,27753.1%54.8%
48.53%685.784811,79248.4%48.6%
43.28%675.992012,04138.7%47.2%
46.27%676.01,00912,11546.9%45.7%
53.97%635.585811,86856.7%51.5%
54.24%595.894311,85565.5%43.3%
36.21%585.892412,64931.8%38.9%
63.16%576.393713,03469.0%57.1%
40.74%546.291312,36547.6%36.4%
45.28%535.698213,47444.4%45.7%
50.98%516.292611,62747.6%53.3%
64.71%516.197212,60980.0%50.0%
47.92%485.792312,11745.0%50.0%
57.45%476.090211,31653.6%63.2%
54.35%465.91,08313,38050.0%56.7%
46.34%415.888412,50652.9%41.7%
52.50%405.992812,11952.6%52.4%
46.15%396.290612,88350.0%43.5%
44.74%385.797713,15353.9%40.0%
40.54%376.11,00513,25742.9%39.1%
25.00%285.584111,15410.0%33.3%
35.71%285.989412,24150.0%25.0%
55.56%276.391112,11860.0%50.0%
56.00%255.882211,59176.9%33.3%
52.00%256.288412,15062.5%47.1%
36.00%255.895311,15463.6%14.3%
54.17%245.61,08914,21140.0%57.9%
39.13%235.788811,79944.4%35.7%
56.52%236.288913,90555.6%57.1%
42.86%215.469211,40844.4%41.7%
47.37%195.692311,89858.3%28.6%
58.82%175.71,25815,68760.0%58.3%
41.18%176.397411,21542.9%40.0%
52.94%175.61,01711,56550.0%57.1%
29.41%176.197713,30675.0%15.4%
47.06%175.692012,37942.9%50.0%
50.00%165.882913,693100.0%38.5%
81.25%165.91,14014,516100.0%72.7%
60.00%155.81,00312,55444.4%83.3%
73.33%156.41,06014,05472.7%75.0%
57.14%146.189714,04540.0%66.7%
69.23%136.21,10114,529100.0%50.0%
38.46%135.586411,13444.4%25.0%
41.67%125.487514,389100.0%30.0%
50.00%126.182910,95950.0%50.0%
41.67%126.290913,34240.0%42.9%
9.09%115.151110,9880.0%12.5%
30.00%105.683813,46950.0%16.7%
60.00%105.71,03412,10280.0%40.0%
60.00%106.182512,05860.0%60.0%
60.00%105.994712,90550.0%75.0%
70.00%106.096812,81960.0%80.0%
50.00%85.889111,04150.0%50.0%
37.50%86.21,22611,13033.3%40.0%
50.00%86.580411,21940.0%66.7%
50.00%86.292410,24340.0%66.7%
14.29%76.397510,2610.0%33.3%
71.43%75.187612,713100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.192111,25550.0%66.7%
57.14%75.596514,2010.0%80.0%
57.14%75.881611,34950.0%100.0%
14.29%75.067910,33625.0%0.0%
42.86%75.21,11211,55266.7%25.0%
50.00%66.189013,6020.0%60.0%
50.00%65.91,13117,2100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.06495,93050.0%0.0%
33.33%65.576013,06650.0%25.0%
66.67%65.51,25013,20366.7%66.7%
100.00%66.592112,066100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.997911,45350.0%100.0%
80.00%56.31,27211,48475.0%100.0%
40.00%55.989710,67840.0%0.0%
60.00%55.78707,65166.7%50.0%
20.00%54.974213,0530.0%25.0%
60.00%55.084611,861100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.691113,46450.0%33.3%
60.00%57.387113,51366.7%50.0%
60.00%54.18119,25475.0%0.0%
60.00%56.394012,4550.0%100.0%

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Katarina vs Dr. Mundo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Katarina do against Dr. Mundo in League of Legends?

Dr. Mundo wins the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Katarina's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Katarina do against Dr. Mundo in the early game?

In the early game, Katarina has the advantage against Dr. Mundo with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Katarina players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Katarina do against Dr. Mundo in the late game?

In the late game, Dr. Mundo takes over the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Dr. Mundo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Katarina vs Dr. Mundo matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the matchup against Katarina with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Dr. Mundo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Katarina build against Dr. Mundo?

The best Katarina build against Dr. Mundo includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Katarina runes against Dr. Mundo?

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

Does Katarina counter Dr. Mundo?

No, Katarina struggles against Dr. Mundo with only a 42.9% win rate. Dr. Mundo has the advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Dr. Mundo's lead.

How do I play Katarina against Dr. Mundo?

When playing Katarina against Dr. Mundo, play cautiously and avoid Dr. Mundo's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Dr. Mundo has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.