Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Ziggsvs Katarina

BMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ziggs wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Katarina based on 32 games. Ziggs holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup.

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Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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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Ziggs - 68.8% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
68.8% WR
VS
Katarina vs Ziggs matchup - 31.3% win rate
Katarina
31.3% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Katarina Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 32
68.8%
Win Rate
31.3%
7.0
CS / min
6.1
1,064
DMG / min
910
11,581
Gold / game
11,813
72
Heal / min
244
319
DMG Mitigated / min
717
0.5
CC / min
0.1
73.7%
Early Game WR
26.3%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Ziggs vs Katarina Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Katarina's 31.3%, giving Ziggs a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Ziggs dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ziggs leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs players can confidently pick into Katarina and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Katarina away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ziggs vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

Ziggs is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ziggs holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Ziggs
6.1Katarina
Ziggs significantly out-farms Katarina by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ziggs a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Katarina players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,064Ziggs
910Katarina
Ziggs heavily out-damages Katarina by 154 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,581Ziggs
11,813Katarina
Ziggs and Katarina generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 233 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Ziggs
0.1Katarina
Ziggs provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Katarina, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ziggs coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
391Ziggs
961Katarina
Katarina vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 570 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Katarina can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ziggs Build Against Katarina

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Katarina are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Ziggs an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Ziggs vs Katarina matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
73.7%
+47.4% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs73.7%
Katarina early game win rateKatarina26.3%
Late Game
Ziggs
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs61.5%
Katarina late game win rateKatarina38.5%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.7% win rate — a 47.4 percentage point lead over Katarina. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ziggs is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Ziggs, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ziggs holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Katarina players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ziggs Runes Against Katarina

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs KatarinaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Ziggs rune vs KatarinaManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs KatarinaTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs KatarinaScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Katarina
Precision rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs KatarinaPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Ziggs rune vs KatarinaPresence of Mind - best Ziggs rune vs Katarina
80.0% WR

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


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.00%2006.51,03313,08460.5%47.9%
50.79%1266.591612,01561.1%43.1%
54.03%1246.497611,76566.7%44.3%
51.82%1106.61,08613,75848.8%53.6%
52.73%1106.899213,46552.2%53.1%
51.65%917.01,04313,27768.6%41.1%
56.25%806.81,06213,72850.0%59.3%
41.94%626.51,09413,97019.1%53.7%
60.00%605.298112,39633.3%74.4%
57.63%597.199813,79777.3%46.0%
54.90%516.81,08712,73460.0%52.8%
43.14%516.61,02712,27540.0%45.2%
65.96%476.694412,17163.2%67.9%
56.52%466.51,01612,93566.7%50.0%
38.64%446.582810,32538.5%38.9%
55.81%436.51,08012,37450.0%58.6%
47.50%406.71,09613,55762.5%43.8%
46.15%396.896511,63450.0%43.5%
51.35%376.51,02812,66166.7%40.9%
61.11%366.193911,89442.9%72.7%
40.00%356.51,09412,95550.0%33.3%
48.57%356.41,03611,17950.0%47.6%
57.14%357.11,14913,95156.3%57.9%
40.00%357.11,03513,13025.0%44.4%
55.88%345.988010,72458.8%52.9%
39.39%334.71,00412,45944.4%37.5%
51.52%336.084512,24362.5%41.2%
45.45%336.296812,70650.0%42.9%
68.75%327.01,06411,58173.7%61.5%
74.19%316.71,03011,82073.3%75.0%
53.33%307.296112,68650.0%55.6%
34.48%296.41,05712,10825.0%41.2%
57.14%286.51,01112,04955.6%57.9%
37.04%276.61,20813,77562.5%26.3%
65.38%267.093010,63558.8%77.8%
48.00%257.11,06713,69060.0%40.0%
58.33%246.51,11113,99855.6%60.0%
58.33%246.31,04912,92766.7%55.6%
56.52%236.01,01913,00655.6%57.1%
50.00%226.194511,87644.4%53.9%
68.18%226.283812,12380.0%58.3%
59.09%227.21,09514,73233.3%68.8%
28.57%216.91,09514,49611.1%41.7%
66.67%217.21,21813,42055.6%75.0%
40.00%206.21,07311,48322.2%54.5%
40.00%206.61,09611,76933.3%45.5%
65.00%205.61,03212,30157.1%69.2%
40.00%207.094711,48633.3%45.5%
52.63%197.11,06011,33750.0%55.6%
42.11%196.81,17314,08142.9%41.7%
50.00%186.61,10914,34725.0%57.1%
70.59%176.61,10113,00971.4%70.0%
68.75%166.11,0859,750100.0%37.5%
38.46%136.91,12112,74033.3%40.0%
50.00%126.51,11713,67960.0%42.9%
58.33%126.31,11512,84366.7%50.0%
33.33%123.686610,5510.0%44.4%
58.33%126.392813,46180.0%42.9%
54.55%113.496810,94066.7%40.0%
81.82%114.188912,59566.7%87.5%
54.55%116.81,23815,77575.0%42.9%
36.36%117.01,01015,3110.0%36.4%
27.27%111.97868,62250.0%0.0%
63.64%117.11,06612,84583.3%40.0%
40.00%106.792510,78640.0%40.0%
50.00%106.396912,55850.0%50.0%
20.00%106.37409,44620.0%20.0%
50.00%105.28999,41660.0%40.0%
77.78%95.66798,55880.0%75.0%
77.78%96.51,10412,31780.0%75.0%
55.56%93.084611,80066.7%50.0%
55.56%97.087511,19450.0%60.0%
77.78%97.21,40515,356100.0%71.4%
66.67%97.094513,729100.0%50.0%
12.50%86.41,03112,82250.0%0.0%
42.86%76.887111,33066.7%25.0%
57.14%72.58259,01350.0%66.7%
50.00%65.485013,3990.0%50.0%
33.33%67.01,03413,3360.0%50.0%
40.00%53.190511,837100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.788912,1200.0%75.0%
40.00%56.41,0479,9070.0%50.0%
20.00%57.11,16211,8760.0%25.0%
40.00%56.81,26813,0760.0%50.0%
60.00%52.67329,998100.0%33.3%

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Ziggs vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Katarina in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to Katarina's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ziggs do against Katarina in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Katarina with a 73.7% win rate versus 26.3%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Katarina in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Katarina with a 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Katarina?

The best Ziggs build against Katarina includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ziggs runes against Katarina?

The best Ziggs runes against Katarina use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Ziggs vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ziggs counter Katarina?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 68.8% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Katarina?

When playing Ziggs against Katarina, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.