Katarina the Sinister Blade
Decisive in judgment and lethal in combat, Katarina is a Noxian assassin of the highest caliber. Eldest daughter to the legendary General Du Couteau, she made her talents known with swift kills against unsuspecting enemies. Her fiery ambition has driven her to pursue heavily-guarded targets, even at the risk of endangering her allies—but no matter the mission, Katarina will not hesitate to execute her duty amid a whirlwind of serrated daggers.
Voracity
Whenever an enemy champion dies that Katarina has damaged recently, her remaining ability cooldowns are dramatically reduced.
If Katarina picks up a Dagger, she uses it to slash through all nearby enemies, dealing magic damage.
Bouncing Blade
Katarina throws a Dagger at the target that then bounces to nearby enemies before ricocheting onto the ground.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 11/
- 10/
- 9/
- 8/
- 7
Range:- 625
Preparation
Katarina gains a burst of Move Speed, tossing a Dagger into the air directly above herself.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 15/
- 14/
- 13/
- 12/
- 11
Range:- 25000
Shunpo
Katarina blinks to the target, striking it if its an enemy, or striking the nearest enemy otherwise.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 12/
- 11/
- 10/
- 9/
- 8
Range:- 725
Death Lotus
Katarina becomes a flurry of blades, dealing massive magic damage while she channels to the 3 nearest enemy champions.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 75/
- 60/
- 45
Range:- 550
- Assassin,
- Mage
Patch 26.1 Katarina Changes
Quick overview of Katarina's optimal setup in League of Legends. Katarina's top build includes Crimson Lucidity, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Katarina performs well against Hwei, Leblanc, Orianna but struggles against Yasuo, Naafiri, Sylas.
- Katarina's Top Build
- Katarina's Best Runes
- Katarina's Top Matchups
- Katarina's Counters
Katarina's base statistics in League of Legends. Katarina has 672 base health, 58 attack damage, 32 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Katarina's stats is crucial for maximizing Katarina's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Katarina's stats against other champions to see how Katarina ranks.
AP:0
AD:58(3.2 per level)
AS:0(2.74 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:0(0 per level)
Mana Regen:0(0 per level)
Health:672(108 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.7 per level)
Armor:32(4.7 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Katarina Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Katarina Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.91% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 43.53% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Katarina Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Katarina's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 50.0%, Late Game: 12.8%, Objective Control: 43.2%, Supportive Strength: 28.5%, Creep Farming: 64.5%, Damage: 83.1%. These percentile rankings show how Katarina compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Katarina include Naafiri, Neeko, Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Katarina in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Katarina, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Katarina maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (48.7%) to Diamond (48.2%). This stability, with only a 0.5% variance, indicates that Katarina has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Katarina's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (48.7%), Bronze (50.6%), Silver (48.0%), Gold (47.6%), Platinum (47.6%)) shows that Katarina provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Katarina a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Katarina's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Katarina knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Katarina
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Hwei and LeBlanc
- Optimal rune setup achieves 72.4% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Yasuo (40.4% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Katarina into favorable matchups like Hwei where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Domination rune setup for a $72.4% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Katarina Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Katarina in League of Legends?
Katarina is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Katarina ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Katarina's win rate?
Katarina has a 48.53% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Katarina's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Katarina?
Champions similar to Katarina include Naafiri, Neeko, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Katarina in League of Legends.
How does Katarina perform during different match durations?
Katarina's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Katarina's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Katarina's performance at different game lengths.