Katarina
Mid Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9
S Tier
Win Rate 54.6%
Pick Rate 3.5%
Ban Rate 13.9%
Role Mid
Games 304
Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
RUNES
Items
Starting Items
Build Order
Completed Items
Situational Items
Ability Max Order
Q > E > W
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Q
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Worst Matchups
Best Synergy
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Overview
Katarina is a reset-based assassin who thrives in chaotic fights. Her ability resets allow her to chain kills and quickly wipe out enemy teams.
Strengths
- Massive teamfight potential
- Resets allow snowballing
- High burst damage
- Strong roaming
- No mana costs
Weaknesses
- Weak early laning
- Easily stopped by crowd control
- Requires good mechanics
- Needs good positioning
- Hard to play when behind
Early Game
Farm safely and wait for roam opportunities.
Mid Game
Roam frequently and look for skirmishes.
Late Game
Wait for the right moment to enter fights and chain resets.
Tips & Tricks
- Pick up daggers for maximum damage.
- Wait for enemy CC to be used.
- Flank in fights.
- Roam early.
- Reset fights quickly.