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Katarina Runes

The top Katarina runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Deep Ward, Relentless Hunter for Katarina's primary runes. Katarina's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Second Wind and Unflinching. These Katarina rune choices provide the best Katarina rune build for ranked.

  • Katarina passive ability - Voracity - League of Legends
    Voracity

    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.

  • Katarina Q ability - Bouncing Blade - League of Legends
    Bouncing Blade

    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
  • Katarina W ability - Preparation - League of Legends
    Preparation

    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
  • Katarina E ability - Shunpo - League of Legends
    Shunpo

    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
  • Katarina R ultimate ability - Death Lotus - League of Legends
    Death Lotus

    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
Classes:
  • Assassin,
  • Mage
48.35%Win Rate
Katarina F tier

Katarina performs best with Electrocute as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Katarina include Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Deep Ward. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Katarina games.

This alternative Katarina rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Katarina and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Katarina Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Katarina runes?

The best Katarina runes in patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Deep Ward, and Relentless Hunter for the primary tree, and Second Wind and Unflinching for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Katarina.

What keystone should I use on Katarina?

Electrocute is the best keystone rune for Katarina. This keystone synergizes well with Katarina's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Katarina's secondary runes?

Katarina's best secondary runes are Second Wind and Unflinching. These secondary runes complement Katarina's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Katarina?

Yes, Katarina can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Electrocute is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.