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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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    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.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    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
  • [object Object] W spell

    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
  • [object Object] E spell

    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
  • [object Object] R spell

    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
50.88%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:58(3.2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(2.74 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:0(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:0(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:672(108 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:7(0.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:28(4.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:335
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:125(125 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Katarina has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
  • Katarina has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Katarina has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.

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Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

ResolveResolve
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying
AftershockAftershock
GuardianGuardian
DemolishDemolish
Font of LifeFont of Life
Shield BashShield Bash
ConditioningConditioning
Second WindSecond Wind
Bone PlatingBone Plating
OvergrowthOvergrowth
RevitalizeRevitalize
UnflinchingUnflinching

Gameplay Tips

Playing Katarina

  • Picking up Daggers will significantly reduce Shunpo's cooldown.
  • Try waiting until the other team is distracted with fighting your team, and use Shunpo to teleport into the fray and unleash a devastating Death Lotus.
  • Using Shunpo on an allied Champion, Dagger, or minion can be a great escape tactic.

Playing Against Katarina

  • Katarina's abilities deal magic damage, so even if she's building Attack Damage items, get magic resistance to counter her.
  • Try to save a disable for when Katarina uses her Death Lotus.

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