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How to Play KatarinaMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Katarina Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#24of 56 Mid champions
Win rate51.9%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate6.2%9th most picked Mid
Ban rate10.6%

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Katarina Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (5.5% pick rate, 48.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

48.8% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Relentless Hunter
PrecisionSECONDARY
Triumph
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Bouncing BladeQShunpoEPreparationWMax Q first
Bouncing Blade14579
Preparation31415
Shunpo28101213
Death Lotus611

Item build

5.5% pick
StartingDark SealRefillable PotionDark Seal + Refillable Potion
Core buildDark SealDark SealLich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalLich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameDark SealDark SealZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassKraken SlayerKraken SlayerRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Katarina Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Katarina holds a 51.9% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 1.0 points above the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 24th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 6.2% pick rate (9th most played in the role) and a 10.6% ban rate, Katarina gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Katarina Mid slipped from A to B tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At B tier, Katarina works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Katarina Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Yasuo (38.4% win rate for Katarina) and Yone (46.4% win rate for Katarina): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Syndra (57.8%) and Zed (57.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Katarina wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Katarina matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Katarina good in Patch 26.21?

Katarina is B tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 51.9% win rate, 6.2% pick rate, and 10.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Katarina Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Katarina Mid?

The best Katarina Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses Dark Seal, Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Katarina Mid is B tier with 51.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Katarina?

Champions that counter Katarina in Patch 26.21 include Yasuo (38.4% Katarina win rate), Yone (46.4% Katarina win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Katarina?

To climb with Katarina Mid in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Using teleport. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.