Katarina build
Tier
Emerald+
Opponent vs: Any
- Any opponent
Aatrox
Ahri
Akali
Akshan
Alistar
Ambessa
Amumu
Anivia
Annie
Aphelios
Ashe
Aurelion Sol
Aurora
Azir
Bard
Bel'Veth
Blitzcrank
Brand
Braum
Briar
Caitlyn
Camille
Cassiopeia
Cho'Gath
Corki
Darius
Diana
Dr. Mundo
Draven
Ekko
Elise
Evelynn
Ezreal
Fiddlesticks
Fiora
Fizz
Galio
Gangplank
Garen
Gnar
Gragas
Graves
Gwen
Hecarim
Heimerdinger
Hwei
Illaoi
Irelia
Ivern
Janna
Jarvan IV
Jax
Jayce
Jhin
Jinx
K'Sante
Kai'Sa
Kalista
Karma
Karthus
Kassadin
Kayle
Kayn
Kennen
Kha'Zix
Kindred
Kled
Kog'Maw
LeBlanc
Lee Sin
Leona
Lillia
Lissandra
Locke
Lucian
Lulu
Lux
Malphite
Malzahar
Maokai
Master Yi
Mel
Milio
Miss Fortune
Mordekaiser
Morgana
Naafiri
Nami
Nasus
Nautilus
Neeko
Nidalee
Nilah
Nocturne
Nunu & Willump
Olaf
Orianna
Ornn
Pantheon
Poppy
Pyke
Qiyana
Quinn
Rakan
Rammus
Rek'Sai
Rell
Renata Glasc
Renekton
Rengar
Riven
Rumble
Ryze
Samira
Sejuani
Senna
Seraphine
Sett
Shaco
Shen
Shyvana
Singed
Sion
Sivir
Skarner
Smolder
Sona
Soraka
Swain
Sylas
Syndra
Tahm Kench
Taliyah
Talon
Taric
Teemo
Thresh
Tristana
Trundle
Tryndamere
Twisted Fate
Twitch
Udyr
Urgot
Varus
Vayne
Veigar
Vel'Koz
Vex
Vi
Viego
Viktor
Vladimir
Volibear
Warwick
Wukong
Xayah
Xerath
Xin Zhao
Yasuo
Yone
Yorick
Yunara
Yuumi
Zaahen
Zac
Zed
Zeri
Ziggs
Zilean
Zoe
Zyra
Runes
Domination
Precision
Stat shards
Precision
Domination
Stat shards
Items
Starter Items
- 51.6%36.0% pick17,194 games
- 51.2%12.3% pick6,353 games
- 51.1%26.2% pick14,022 games
Boots
- 52.2%12.6% pick5,698 games
- 52.2%65.8% pick30,593 games
- 51.0%6.7% pick3,530 games
Core Build
Lich Bane100 Ability Power
6% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Mejai's Soulstealer20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
Shadowflame110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
77.2%3.5% pick1,088 games
Lich Bane100 Ability Power
6% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Shadowflame110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Mejai's Soulstealer20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
75.7%4.4% pick1,269 games
Kraken Slayer45 Attack Damage
40% Attack Speed
4% Move Speed
Bring It Down
Every third Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit, increased based on their missing Health.
Terminus30 Attack Damage
35% Attack Speed
Shadow
Attacks deal bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Juxtaposition
Alternate between Light and Dark Attacks against champions: Light Attacks grant Armor and Magic Resist for 5s. Dark Attacks grant 10% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration for 5s.
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.
61.3%6.2% pick2,565 games
Kraken Slayer45 Attack Damage
40% Attack Speed
4% Move Speed
Bring It Down
Every third Attack deals bonus physical damage On-Hit, increased based on their missing Health.
Blade of The Ruined King40 Attack Damage
25% Attack Speed
10% Life Steal
Mist's Edge
Attacks deal a percentage of enemy's current Health as bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Clawing Shadows
Attacking a champion 3 times Slows them by 30% for 1 second.
Terminus30 Attack Damage
35% Attack Speed
Shadow
Attacks deal bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Juxtaposition
Alternate between Light and Dark Attacks against champions: Light Attacks grant Armor and Magic Resist for 5s. Dark Attacks grant 10% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration for 5s.
57.7%12.3% pick3,751 games
Lich Bane100 Ability Power
6% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Shadowflame110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Rabadon's Deathcap130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
55.5%12.9% pick4,169 games
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Skills
Skill Priority
QQ: Bouncing BladeKatarina throws a Dagger at the target that then bounces to nearby enemies before ricocheting onto the ground.
EE: ShunpoKatarina blinks to the target, striking it if its an enemy, or striking the nearest enemy otherwise.
WW: PreparationKatarina gains a burst of Move Speed, tossing a Dagger into the air directly above herself.
50.9% WR 44,919 Matches
Skill Path
51.8%38,975 games| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | Q | Q | Q | Q | ||||||||||||||
| W | W | W | W | W | ||||||||||||||
| E | E | E | E | E | ||||||||||||||
| R | R | R |
From games Recommended: levels 12-18 follow the priority order
Summoner Spells
- 50.9%46,267 games Mainstream
- 47.9%1,607 games Situational
Computed from 49,543 ranked Solo/Duo games collected through the Riot API · patch 26.21.









