Katarina - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Katarinavs LeBlanc

DAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Katarina vs LeBlanc is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Katarina wins with a 61.0% win rate (+22.0%) over LeBlanc based on 41 games. LeBlanc wins the early laning phase while Katarina scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup.

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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.

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Katarina - 61.0% win rate in this matchup
Katarina
61.0% WR
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LeBlanc vs Katarina matchup - 39.0% win rate
LeBlanc
39.0% WR

Who Wins the Katarina vs LeBlanc Matchup?

Katarina wins the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup
Winner
Katarina
Matches: 41
61.0%
Win Rate
39.0%
5.8
CS / min
5.7
980
DMG / min
991
12,831
Gold / game
12,241
218
Heal / min
120
606
DMG Mitigated / min
364
0.1
CC / min
0.5
43.8%
Early Game WR
56.3%
72.0%
Late Game WR
28.0%

Katarina vs LeBlanc Matchup Summary

The Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Katarina wins with a 61.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 39.0%, giving Katarina a 22.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: LeBlanc controls the early laning stage, but Katarina outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — LeBlanc needs to press advantages before Katarina reaches their power spikes, while Katarina should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where LeBlanc leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Katarina players can confidently pick into LeBlanc and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone LeBlanc away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Katarina vs LeBlanc Laning Phase Breakdown

Katarina wins the laning phase against LeBlanc in League of Legends

Katarina is favored during the laning phase against LeBlanc, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Katarina holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Katarina
5.7LeBlanc
Katarina and LeBlanc farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
980Katarina
991LeBlanc
Damage output is virtually even between Katarina and LeBlanc, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,831Katarina
12,241LeBlanc
Katarina earns 590 more gold per game than LeBlanc, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Katarina slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Katarina
0.5LeBlanc
LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
824Katarina
483LeBlanc
Katarina vastly out-sustains LeBlanc, healing and mitigating 341 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while LeBlanc is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for LeBlanc, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Katarina Build Against LeBlanc

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against LeBlanc, providing the mobility and stats Katarina needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Katarina against LeBlanc are Kraken Slayer, Terminus and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Katarina an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against LeBlanc. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
LeBlanc
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Katarina early game win rateKatarina43.8%
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc56.3%
Late Game
Katarina
72.0%
+44.0% advantage
Katarina late game win rateKatarina72.0%
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc28.0%

LeBlanc dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Katarina. This lopsided early game means LeBlanc can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Katarina is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 72.0% win rate — 44.0 points above LeBlanc. Extended games heavily favor Katarina, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: LeBlanc must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Katarina reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Katarina 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 LeBlanc

Domination rune tree - Katarina primary runes vs LeBlancDomination
Electrocute - best Katarina rune vs LeBlancSudden Impact - best Katarina rune vs LeBlancGrisly Mementos - best Katarina rune vs LeBlancRelentless Hunter - best Katarina rune vs LeBlanc
Precision rune tree - Katarina secondary runes vs LeBlancPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Katarina rune vs LeBlancTriumph - best Katarina rune vs LeBlanc
70.6% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Katarina to press their advantage against LeBlanc, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Katarina matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.39%1525.887011,89344.1%46.4%
45.59%1365.892811,02636.4%54.3%
47.11%1215.795511,88254.9%41.4%
55.75%1135.81,05413,51859.0%54.0%
42.55%945.788112,93036.7%45.3%
51.65%915.890412,65951.3%51.9%
46.51%865.794912,84745.5%47.2%
51.19%845.596911,98258.3%45.8%
49.37%795.891211,52442.4%54.4%
57.89%766.01,01812,28857.9%57.9%
47.30%745.888211,94351.6%44.2%
52.05%735.791010,82760.6%45.0%
40.58%695.888311,61338.7%42.1%
52.38%636.093013,20770.0%44.2%
59.62%526.092212,46368.0%51.9%
53.85%525.91,01311,61950.0%57.1%
56.00%505.91,07112,04563.2%51.6%
50.00%505.494111,84350.0%50.0%
55.32%476.099812,97960.0%51.9%
47.83%466.11,01712,83645.0%50.0%
37.78%455.383012,14840.0%36.7%
34.09%445.586511,31050.0%23.1%
44.19%435.494512,46131.6%54.2%
62.79%436.094111,38063.6%61.9%
60.98%415.898012,83143.8%72.0%
56.10%415.91,07111,30757.1%55.0%
48.57%355.890112,82945.5%50.0%
38.24%345.778311,36450.0%31.8%
40.00%305.487812,56054.5%31.6%
37.93%296.084010,52735.7%40.0%
41.38%295.884211,02440.0%42.9%
42.86%286.085411,30446.7%38.5%
48.00%255.585912,14657.1%44.4%
45.83%245.890911,20446.7%44.4%
40.91%225.778910,22646.7%28.6%
54.55%225.71,14510,38953.9%55.6%
63.64%226.198710,64781.8%45.5%
57.14%216.080611,55762.5%53.9%
55.00%205.592211,88537.5%66.7%
68.42%195.391612,328100.0%53.9%
52.63%195.71,10513,69044.4%60.0%
44.44%185.682511,16822.2%66.7%
70.59%176.01,01915,434100.0%58.3%
52.94%175.886112,75250.0%54.5%
40.00%156.080411,91320.0%50.0%
42.86%145.61,08812,2710.0%75.0%
64.29%146.01,07315,58060.0%66.7%
30.77%136.41,10013,07460.0%12.5%
53.85%136.11,09015,327100.0%40.0%
46.15%136.31,1339,34044.4%50.0%
41.67%125.588514,02350.0%37.5%
33.33%126.587511,68460.0%14.3%
33.33%125.492014,6240.0%44.4%
25.00%125.61,03713,69440.0%14.3%
63.64%116.085911,48566.7%60.0%
60.00%105.682911,11160.0%60.0%
50.00%105.69909,77957.1%33.3%
30.00%105.988710,42840.0%20.0%
80.00%106.31,33912,446100.0%60.0%
66.67%96.396011,66866.7%66.7%
66.67%95.589213,02975.0%60.0%
50.00%85.985713,038100.0%20.0%
62.50%85.076211,99960.0%66.7%
62.50%86.71,12615,05766.7%60.0%
75.00%85.878711,66260.0%100.0%
57.14%75.81,06913,48850.0%66.7%
71.43%75.71,18316,362100.0%60.0%
14.29%75.66479,80233.3%0.0%
28.57%75.58128,82725.0%33.3%
16.67%64.46797,84125.0%0.0%
50.00%65.675711,17966.7%33.3%
33.33%65.78408,57250.0%0.0%
33.33%65.31,04612,79525.0%50.0%
50.00%66.180712,06650.0%50.0%
83.33%65.91,32312,970100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.193911,12150.0%100.0%
60.00%55.583511,643100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.31,02813,250100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.31,02015,2020.0%50.0%
40.00%55.578112,4910.0%50.0%
40.00%56.690410,48050.0%0.0%
40.00%55.978312,79833.3%50.0%
40.00%55.786011,4750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.61,03010,37133.3%50.0%
40.00%56.41,06015,0920.0%66.7%
60.00%56.11,02012,228100.0%0.0%
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Katarina vs LeBlanc - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Katarina do against LeBlanc in League of Legends?

Katarina wins the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup with a 61.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 39.0%, a 22.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Katarina do against LeBlanc in the early game?

In the early game, LeBlanc has the advantage against Katarina with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. LeBlanc players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Katarina do against LeBlanc in the late game?

In the late game, Katarina takes over the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup with a 72.0% win rate compared to 28.0%. Katarina scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup?

Katarina wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 61.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 22.0 percentage point advantage means Katarina is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Katarina build against LeBlanc?

The best Katarina build against LeBlanc includes Kraken Slayer, Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King with Immortal Path. 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 Katarina runes against LeBlanc?

The best Katarina runes against LeBlanc use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.6% win rate in the Katarina vs LeBlanc matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Katarina counter LeBlanc?

Yes, Katarina has a favorable matchup against LeBlanc with a 61.0% win rate. Katarina strongly counters LeBlanc in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Katarina against LeBlanc?

When playing Katarina against LeBlanc, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform LeBlanc. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.