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Primary build for maximum damage output and sustained hybrid scaling. Best into team compositions where you need both magic and physical damage, or when enemies are building purely magic resist.
Pick rate: 18.9%
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Matchup Database
Viktor struggles with Katarina's all-in burst at close range.
Ahri has superior mobility with her dashes, but you win in a direct all-in.
Sylas can steal your ultimate with his E2, turning team fights in his favor.
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Win Conditions
Early Game
Levels 3-5 when you unlock your full combo: E (blink) + Q (dagger reset) + W (movespeed + dagger). First item completion (around 10-12 minutes) gives you the burst to pick off isolated enemies.
Mid Game
Once you complete your first core item and reach level 6, your Death Lotus ultimate becomes a 3-target shredding tool. Mid-game team fights and skirmishes are where Katarina shines—use your mobility to engage cleanly and reset on kills.
Late Game
Full build Katarina becomes an unkillable damage threat in team fights if played correctly. Your ultimate channels for massive magic damage to the 3 nearest enemies, and your passive resets make you nearly impossible to stop once kills start rolling.
Power Spike Timeline
Early Game
Levels 3-5 when you unlock your full combo: E (blink) + Q (dagger reset) + W (movespeed + dagger). First item completion (around 10-12 minutes) gives you the burst to pick off isolated enemies.
Mid Game
Once you complete your first core item and reach level 6, your Death Lotus ultimate becomes a 3-target shredding tool. Mid-game team fights and skirmishes are where Katarina shines—use your mobility to engage cleanly and reset on kills.
Late Game
Full build Katarina becomes an unkillable damage threat in team fights if played correctly. Your ultimate channels for massive magic damage to the 3 nearest enemies, and your passive resets make you nearly impossible to stop once kills start rolling.
Early Game
Levels 3-5 when you unlock your full combo: E (blink) + Q (dagger reset) + W (movespeed + dagger). First item completion (around 10-12 minutes) gives you the burst to pick off isolated enemies.
Mid Game
Once you complete your first core item and reach level 6, your Death Lotus ultimate becomes a 3-target shredding tool. Mid-game team fights and skirmishes are where Katarina shines—use your mobility to engage cleanly and reset on kills.
Late Game
Full build Katarina becomes an unkillable damage threat in team fights if played correctly. Your ultimate channels for massive magic damage to the 3 nearest enemies, and your passive resets make you nearly impossible to stop once kills start rolling.
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