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How to Play KatarinaMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Katarina Mid build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeA#23of 57 Mid champions
Win rate52.3%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate7.2%7th most picked Mid
Ban rate11.8%

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Katarina Mid Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (7.1% pick rate, 50.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.5% 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

7.1% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildKraken SlayerKraken SlayerBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingTerminusTerminus
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalLich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameKraken SlayerKraken SlayerDark SealDark SealZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassTerminusTerminus

Katarina Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Katarina holds a 52.3% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.17, 0.7 points above the Mid role average of 51.6%. That is the 23rd highest win rate of 57 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 7.2% pick rate (7th most played in the role) and a 11.8% ban rate, Katarina gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Katarina Mid held steady at A tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At A tier, Katarina is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Katarina Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Lissandra (47.7% win rate for Katarina) and Yasuo (49.3% win rate for Katarina): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yone (55.1%) and Locke (54.4%) 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 26.17:

Katarina matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Katarina good in Patch 26.17?

Katarina is A tier Mid in Patch 26.17 with a 52.3% win rate, 7.2% pick rate, and 11.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Katarina Mid after Patch 26.17 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 26.17 uses Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Terminus with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Katarina Mid is A tier with 52.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Katarina?

Champions that counter Katarina in Patch 26.17 include Lissandra (47.7% Katarina win rate), Yasuo (49.3% Katarina win rate), Viktor (49.3% 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 26.17, 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.