Katarina - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Katarinavs Yunara

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Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Katarina vs Yunara is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Yunara wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Katarina based on 6 games. Yunara 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 Yunara 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.

Compare against an opponent
Katarina - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Katarina
33.3% WR
VS
Yunara vs Katarina matchup - 66.7% win rate
Yunara
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Katarina vs Yunara Matchup?

Yunara wins the Katarina vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Yunara
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.1
CS / min
6.8
646
DMG / min
941
11,963
Gold / game
13,630
211
Heal / min
225
688
DMG Mitigated / min
488
0.0
CC / min
0.2
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Katarina vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Katarina vs Yunara matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Yunara wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, giving Yunara a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yunara controls the early laning stage, but Katarina outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yunara 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 Yunara leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yunara 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 Yunara 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 Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Yunara wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Katarina
6.8Yunara
Yunara edges out Katarina by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yunara.
Damage
646Katarina
941Yunara
Yunara heavily out-damages Katarina by 295 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Katarina should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Yunara's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,963Katarina
13,630Yunara
Yunara generates a commanding 1,667 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Yunara 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
0.0Katarina
0.2Yunara
Both Katarina and Yunara provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
899Katarina
712Yunara
Katarina vastly out-sustains Yunara, healing and mitigating 186 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yunara is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yunara, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Katarina early game win rateKatarina25.0%
Yunara early game win rateYunara75.0%
Late Game
Katarina
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Katarina late game win rateKatarina50.0%
Yunara late game win rateYunara50.0%

Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Katarina. This lopsided early game means Yunara can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Katarina at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Yunara. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yunara has the edge early, but Katarina gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Katarina Runes Against Yunara

Precision rune tree - Katarina primary runes vs YunaraPrecision
Conqueror - best Katarina rune vs YunaraTriumph - best Katarina rune vs YunaraLegend: Alacrity - best Katarina rune vs YunaraLast Stand - best Katarina rune vs Yunara
Domination rune tree - Katarina secondary runes vs YunaraDomination
Sudden Impact - best Katarina rune vs YunaraRelentless Hunter - best Katarina rune vs Yunara
100.0% WR

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


Katarina matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.21%1695.91,00712,88062.5%51.5%
52.11%716.291912,67345.5%57.9%
44.26%616.391412,75737.0%50.0%
44.44%546.195412,57530.4%54.8%
50.00%505.692911,52350.0%50.0%
50.00%465.71,04412,34454.2%45.5%
51.11%455.61,00012,97537.5%58.6%
44.19%435.594413,43230.8%50.0%
47.50%405.690510,21160.0%35.0%
47.37%385.793613,23135.7%54.2%
45.95%376.184711,76338.9%52.6%
55.56%365.886211,86980.0%25.0%
60.00%355.991713,74438.5%72.7%
62.86%355.992312,04052.6%75.0%
42.42%336.095112,77640.0%44.4%
42.86%285.690412,87658.3%31.3%
64.29%286.194713,84772.7%58.8%
38.46%266.098010,43246.1%30.8%
56.00%256.11,09013,01680.0%40.0%
50.00%246.294611,78257.1%40.0%
58.33%246.41,01112,12569.2%45.5%
52.17%235.584011,68353.9%50.0%
27.27%225.81,02713,95333.3%23.1%
40.00%205.91,01713,43250.0%33.3%
47.37%195.279211,06866.7%30.0%
64.71%175.887212,49166.7%62.5%
35.29%176.181210,86040.0%28.6%
56.25%166.085512,44644.4%71.4%
66.67%155.588612,76166.7%66.7%
73.33%155.895911,73271.4%75.0%
71.43%145.682712,03466.7%75.0%
42.86%146.01,06515,06750.0%40.0%
64.29%145.91,10911,74260.0%75.0%
71.43%145.494315,107100.0%50.0%
38.46%136.791812,82728.6%50.0%
50.00%125.680511,25257.1%40.0%
41.67%126.077013,940100.0%36.4%
66.67%126.41,10913,06360.0%71.4%
54.55%115.687413,26450.0%55.6%
54.55%115.692112,54457.1%50.0%
54.55%115.293511,71325.0%71.4%
30.00%105.080911,64340.0%20.0%
44.44%96.01,15812,7080.0%100.0%
77.78%96.11,01414,12580.0%75.0%
66.67%96.484213,276100.0%50.0%
62.50%86.51,23914,65366.7%60.0%
62.50%85.086411,88733.3%80.0%
25.00%85.163710,63925.0%25.0%
50.00%86.41,05814,64050.0%50.0%
42.86%75.881711,55150.0%33.3%
71.43%76.21,10013,99450.0%100.0%
71.43%75.81,26715,571100.0%50.0%
71.43%76.31,05412,93675.0%66.7%
42.86%76.267110,66560.0%0.0%
50.00%65.71,26212,80875.0%0.0%
50.00%65.71,07314,7780.0%50.0%
33.33%66.164611,96325.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,22914,16850.0%50.0%
40.00%55.21,14414,4520.0%50.0%
40.00%56.077410,31650.0%0.0%
40.00%54.894514,9200.0%50.0%
20.00%56.59519,8090.0%100.0%
40.00%56.288713,63666.7%0.0%
80.00%56.08646,57075.0%100.0%
60.00%56.87449,21766.7%50.0%
80.00%56.81,30611,661100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.294715,16050.0%0.0%
20.00%55.780411,7960.0%50.0%

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Katarina vs Yunara - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Katarina do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Yunara wins the Katarina vs Yunara matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Katarina's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Katarina do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Katarina with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Katarina do against Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Katarina takes over the Katarina vs Yunara matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Katarina scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Katarina vs Yunara matchup?

Yunara wins the matchup against Katarina with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Yunara is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Katarina build against Yunara?

The best Katarina build against Yunara includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Katarina runes against Yunara?

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

Does Katarina counter Yunara?

No, Katarina struggles against Yunara with only a 33.3% win rate. Yunara has the advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yunara's lead.

How do I play Katarina against Yunara?

When playing Katarina against Yunara, play cautiously and avoid Yunara's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yunara in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.