Slayer · Mid · ADC

Katarina counters, build & runes

Katarina, the Sinister Blade, is a slayer mostly played in Mid and ADC. In Mid it has a 50.7% win rate in patch 16.22 and sits in tier A. It excels at mobility, burst damage and diving and is strongest in the mid game.

Patch 16.22 · SoloQ

Mid88%

ADC12%

ATier

50.7%Win rate

6.5%Pick rate

12.2%Ban rate

#5Rank · Mid

165,808Games

Katarina Mid most played build

Runes58% of games · 54.4% WR

Electrocute · Sudden Impact · Grisly Mementos · Relentless Hunter
Triumph · Coup de Grace

Summoner spells52.3% WR

Flash

Ignite

Skill order86% of games · 60.8% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items37% of games · 47.5% WR

Dark Seal

Refillable Potion

Core build21% of games · 45.6% WR

Lich Bane

Shadowflame

Zhonya's Hourglass

Boots76% of games · 52.8% WR

Sorcerer's Shoes

Katarina Mid counters

Katarina's win rate in the lane matchup

Struggles against

Vladimir44.5%3,330
Kassadin46.6%2,604
Yasuo47.0%5,537
Gragas47.3%909
Galio47.7%3,692
Annie47.9%1,686

Beats

Taliyah57.0%1,021
Syndra55.7%5,497
Orianna54.9%2,325
Zoe54.7%1,859
Xerath54.5%2,124
Locke54.0%4,854

CTier

51.4%Win rate

0.9%Pick rate

11.8%Ban rate

#32Rank · ADC

23,657Games

Katarina ADC most played build

Runes55% of games · 62.2% WR

Conqueror · Triumph · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Cash Back · Biscuit Delivery

Summoner spells64.0% WR

Flash

Barrier

Skill order88% of games · 68.2% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items43% of games · 61.5% WR

Doran's Helm

Health Potion

Core build29% of games · 63.6% WR

Stridebreaker

Kraken Slayer

Experimental Hexplate

Boots52% of games · 42.9% WR

Gluttonous Greaves

Katarina ADC counters

Katarina's win rate in the lane matchup

Struggles against

Xayah44.9%761
Nilah45.1%366
Karthus45.8%153
Vladimir46.2%234
Aurelion Sol47.6%252
Draven47.8%870

Beats

Ezreal57.3%1,110
Ashe57.0%914
Syndra55.4%477
Xerath54.2%299
Sivir53.6%690
Caitlyn53.5%1,143

Champion profile

Burst damage4
Sustained damage1
Durability0
Crowd control0
Mobility5
Engage0
Peel0
Poke1

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early

Mid

Late

Game plan

Diving

Excels at

Diving
Area damage
Roaming

Struggles against

hard crowd control
poke

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Katarina in Mid?

In patch 16.22, the hardest lane opponents for Katarina in Mid are Vladimir (44.5%), Kassadin (46.6%) and Yasuo (47.0%). In brackets, Katarina's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Katarina strong against?

In Mid, Katarina wins most often against Taliyah (57.0%), Syndra (55.7%) and Orianna (54.9%).

What is the best Katarina build in Mid?

The core Katarina build in Mid is Lich Bane, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. Keystone: Electrocute, with Precision as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Katarina good in patch 16.22?

It is tier A in Mid (rank 5), with a 50.7% win rate, 6.5% pick rate and 12.2% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.22. Updated November 4, 2026.