
Sorakavs Katarina
Soraka vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Katarina wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Soraka based on 6 games. Soraka wins the early laning phase while Katarina scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Katarina matchup.
Soraka Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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.
Who Wins the Soraka vs Katarina Matchup?

Soraka vs Katarina Matchup Summary
The Soraka vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Katarina wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Soraka's 33.3%, giving Katarina a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Soraka controls the early laning stage, but Katarina outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Soraka 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 Soraka leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Katarina has a strong advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Katarina 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.
Soraka vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown
Katarina is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Katarina holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Soraka Build Against Katarina
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Katarina are Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer and Mikael's Blessing. This combination gives Soraka an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Soraka vs Katarina matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Soraka and Katarina, with Soraka holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Katarina is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Soraka. Extended games heavily favor Katarina, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Soraka 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 Soraka Runes Against Katarina
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Soraka the best tools to compete against Katarina in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Soraka'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 Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.91% | 395 | 0.9 | 193 | 8,022 | 51.6% | 54.1% | |
| 47.62% | 315 | 0.9 | 195 | 7,663 | 46.8% | 48.5% | |
| 56.38% | 282 | 0.9 | 181 | 8,418 | 48.6% | 61.0% | |
| 55.85% | 265 | 0.9 | 201 | 8,183 | 48.6% | 60.9% | |
| 52.67% | 243 | 0.8 | 206 | 7,944 | 52.0% | 53.4% | |
| 47.83% | 184 | 0.9 | 203 | 7,835 | 51.1% | 44.6% | |
| 52.94% | 170 | 0.9 | 213 | 7,930 | 50.6% | 55.1% | |
| 41.67% | 168 | 0.9 | 205 | 7,932 | 42.5% | 41.0% | |
| 53.05% | 164 | 0.9 | 191 | 8,446 | 55.6% | 51.5% | |
| 44.94% | 158 | 0.9 | 208 | 8,139 | 44.1% | 45.6% | |
| 49.32% | 146 | 0.9 | 195 | 7,937 | 44.9% | 53.3% | |
| 55.30% | 132 | 0.9 | 171 | 8,273 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.83% | 120 | 0.9 | 259 | 8,039 | 42.6% | 48.5% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 0.8 | 187 | 8,296 | 40.5% | 52.0% | |
| 57.14% | 119 | 0.9 | 190 | 8,190 | 64.6% | 52.1% | |
| 49.14% | 116 | 0.8 | 176 | 8,025 | 52.8% | 46.0% | |
| 56.14% | 114 | 0.9 | 211 | 8,169 | 54.5% | 57.6% | |
| 52.34% | 107 | 0.9 | 208 | 8,892 | 40.5% | 58.6% | |
| 51.43% | 105 | 0.8 | 180 | 7,649 | 47.1% | 55.6% | |
| 54.08% | 98 | 1.0 | 226 | 8,369 | 56.1% | 52.6% | |
| 53.33% | 90 | 0.9 | 226 | 7,793 | 51.2% | 55.3% | |
| 57.14% | 84 | 1.0 | 232 | 8,367 | 48.4% | 62.3% | |
| 47.56% | 82 | 0.9 | 193 | 8,626 | 34.5% | 54.7% | |
| 51.90% | 79 | 1.0 | 185 | 8,502 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 0.8 | 189 | 8,538 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.61% | 66 | 1.0 | 204 | 8,083 | 68.8% | 52.9% | |
| 43.75% | 64 | 0.8 | 203 | 8,312 | 44.8% | 42.9% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 0.9 | 197 | 7,873 | 40.0% | 58.1% | |
| 43.33% | 60 | 0.8 | 219 | 7,856 | 55.9% | 26.9% | |
| 62.07% | 58 | 0.9 | 180 | 7,921 | 72.4% | 51.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 1.0 | 215 | 8,852 | 50.0% | 59.5% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 1.5 | 230 | 9,166 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 0.8 | 210 | 8,088 | 43.5% | 70.8% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 0.9 | 232 | 8,367 | 52.9% | 47.4% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 0.8 | 212 | 7,773 | 73.3% | 58.8% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.6 | 210 | 7,670 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 208 | 8,455 | 55.6% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.8 | 222 | 9,055 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 1.1 | 202 | 8,480 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.5 | 252 | 7,725 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.9 | 183 | 8,148 | 40.0% | 64.7% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 239 | 8,566 | 28.6% | 38.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 235 | 8,591 | 30.0% | 60.0% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 0.8 | 180 | 9,430 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 198 | 7,819 | 37.5% | 70.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.7 | 178 | 8,657 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.9 | 244 | 8,131 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.5 | 225 | 7,733 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.2 | 228 | 7,671 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 204 | 7,586 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.4 | 284 | 9,053 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 180 | 7,512 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 180 | 7,238 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 190 | 8,552 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 213 | 9,523 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.0 | 318 | 4,846 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 221 | 8,445 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.9 | 194 | 9,903 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,752 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 217 | 8,608 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 421 | 9,243 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 236 | 7,177 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 239 | 8,817 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 449 | 10,492 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 249 | 6,927 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 309 | 9,206 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 225 | 8,551 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 220 | 7,570 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 268 | 8,341 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 235 | 7,464 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 180 | 7,073 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 265 | 9,701 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 193 | 6,414 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Soraka vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Soraka do against Katarina in League of Legends?
Katarina wins the Soraka vs Katarina matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Soraka's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Soraka do against Katarina in the early game?
In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Katarina with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Soraka do against Katarina in the late game?
In the late game, Katarina takes over the Soraka vs Katarina matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Katarina scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Soraka vs Katarina matchup?
Katarina wins the matchup against Soraka with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Katarina is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Soraka build against Katarina?
The best Soraka build against Katarina includes Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer, Mikael's Blessing with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Soraka runes against Katarina?
The best Soraka runes against Katarina use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Soraka vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Soraka counter Katarina?
No, Soraka struggles against Katarina with only a 33.3% win rate. Katarina has the advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Katarina's lead.
How do I play Soraka against Katarina?
When playing Soraka against Katarina, play cautiously and avoid Katarina's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Katarina has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.