Mid Matchup

Katarina vs Ekko

Patch: 15.24 (25.24)
League: Platinum+
Katarina

Katarina

the Sinister Blade
Mid
Katarina Mid Overall Win Rate
49.85%

Matchup Win Rate

51.2%
Katarina vs Ekko Wins
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48.8%
Ekko vs Katarina Wins
Ekko

Ekko

the Boy Who Shattered Time
Mid
Ekko Mid Overall Win Rate
50.62%

Katarina vs Ekko - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.24 (25.24)

Katarina Mid vs Ekko Mid - Who is stronger?

Katarina Mid has a slight edge over Ekko (51.2% win rate) based on 659 games. The matchup slightly favors Katarina.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Katarina Mid vs Ekko Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Katarina dominates the meta (4th most popular, 6.9% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Ekko (3.1% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Katarina's superior tier rating (A vs B+) translates into a solid 51.2% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Katarina ranks 34th in win rate among Mid champions. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Sudden Impact (60.3% win rate, 1.1% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Lich Bane > Mejai's Soulstealer > Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 70%+ win rate against Ekko.

Win through macro: Katarina takes the matchup (51.16%) despite falling behind in CS (6.46 vs 6.84/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Katarina dominates both win rate (51.2%) and damage output (836 vs 818/min, 2nd among Mid). The 18 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Katarina leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.20) - complete superiority across all metrics.

Katarina vs Ekko - Mid Stats Comparison

Katarina Mid
Katarina Mid		Versus
Ekko Mid
Ekko Mid
ATierB+
51.2%Matchup Winrate48.8%
49.85%Role Winrate50.62%
#34Winrate Rank#29
6.9%Pickrate3.1%
2.4Average KDA2.2
429Gold per Minute430
6.46CS/Min6.84
0.32Wards per Minute0.26
836Damage per Minute818

How to Beat Ekko as Katarina (Mid)

While statistically Katarina is slightly stronger than Ekko in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.

The magic damage that Katarina deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Ekko deals primarily magic damage (78.99%), additional magic resistance may be required.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ekko, ranking 23rd (versus 35th for Katarina) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.

Key aspects of the Katarina Mid versus Ekko Mid matchup

Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Katarina player to maintain constant pressure on Ekko, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.

Katarina vs Ekko: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
49.2% Win Rate80.3% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Barrier
Barrier Gain a brief Shield.
59.9% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate

Katarina vs Ekko: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Relentless Hunter
Relentless Hunter Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Relentless Hunter

Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…

Secondary Path
Precision
Triumph
Triumph Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.


'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner

Triumph

Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…

Coup de Grace
Coup de Grace Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Coup de Grace

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

50.1% Win Rate58.7% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Relentless Hunter
Relentless Hunter Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Relentless Hunter

Gain 8 Move Speed out of combat per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks a…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Absolute Focus
Absolute Focus While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 Ability Power (based on level).

Grants 1.8 Attack Damage or 3 Ability Power at level 1.

Absolute Focus

While above 70% health, gain an adaptive bonus of up to 18 Attack Damage or 30 …

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.

10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD
20 min: + 24 AP or 14 AD
30 min: + 48 AP or 29 AD
40 min: + 80 AP or 48 AD
50 min: + 120 AP or 72 AD
60 min: + 168 AP or 101 AD
etc...

Gathering Storm

Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

60.3% Win Rate1.1% Pick Rate

Katarina vs Ekko: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Dark Seal
Dark Seal (350 gold) 15 Ability Power
50 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 10. 5 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 4 Ability Power per Glory.
Refillable Potion
Refillable Potion (150 gold) Active (2 charges)
Restores 100 Health over 12 seconds.
Refills upon visiting the shop.
52.6% Win Rate46.9% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.8% Win Rate75.3% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
49.8% Win Rate11.6% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
52.0% Win Rate3.5% Pick Rate
Core Build
Blasting Wand
Blasting Wand (850 gold) 45 Ability Power
->
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
53.7% Win Rate14.6% Pick Rate
Final Build
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
40.7% Win Rate18.5% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Long Sword
Long Sword (350 gold) 10 Attack Damage
Refillable Potion
Refillable Potion (150 gold) Active (2 charges)
Restores 100 Health over 12 seconds.
Refills upon visiting the shop.
78.5% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
52.0% Win Rate3.5% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
50.8% Win Rate75.3% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
49.8% Win Rate11.6% Pick Rate
Core Build
Blasting Wand
Blasting Wand (850 gold) 45 Ability Power
->
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 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.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
86.4% Win Rate5.0% Pick Rate
Final Build
Terminus
Terminus (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
35% Attack Speed
Shadow
Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damageOn-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.
    • 99.1% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
    Magical Opus
    Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
    67.0% Win Rate16.7% Pick Rate
    Mejai's Soulstealer
    Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 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.
    75.9% Win Rate14.4% Pick Rate
    Banshee's Veil
    Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
    40 Magic Resist
    Annul
    Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
    40.2% Win Rate5.6% Pick Rate
    Stormsurge
    Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
    15 Magic Penetration
    4% Move Speed
    Stormraider
    Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
    Squall
    After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
    0.0% Win Rate5.5% Pick Rate
    Terminus
    Terminus (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
    35% Attack Speed
    Shadow
    Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damageOn-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.
    • 99.1% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate
    Death's Dance
    Death's Dance (3300 gold) 60 Attack Damage
    15 Ability Haste
    50 Armor
    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.
    49.9% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate

    Katarina vs Ekko: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

    Most Frequent Skill Order

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    Q
    Q
    Bouncing Blade Katarina throws a Dagger at the target that then bounces to nearby enemies before ricocheting onto the ground.
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    W
    W
    Preparation Katarina gains a burst of Move Speed, tossing a Dagger into the air directly above herself.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    E
    E
    Shunpo Katarina blinks to the target, striking it if its an enemy, or striking the nearest enemy otherwise.
    E
    E
    E
    E
    E
    R
    R
    Death Lotus Katarina becomes a flurry of blades, dealing massive magic damage while she channels to the 3 nearest enemy champions.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: Q > E > W
    49.3% Win Rate75.9% Pick Rate

    Highest Win % Skill Order

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    R
    Q
    Bouncing Blade Katarina throws a Dagger at the target that then bounces to nearby enemies before ricocheting onto the ground.
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    Q
    R
    W
    Preparation Katarina gains a burst of Move Speed, tossing a Dagger into the air directly above herself.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    R
    E
    Shunpo Katarina blinks to the target, striking it if its an enemy, or striking the nearest enemy otherwise.
    E
    E
    E
    E
    E
    R
    R
    Death Lotus Katarina becomes a flurry of blades, dealing massive magic damage while she channels to the 3 nearest enemy champions.
    R
    R
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    Max Order: Q > E > W
    73.3% Win Rate2.4% Pick Rate

    Katarina tips:

    • Picking up Daggers will significantly reduce Shunpo's cooldown.
    • Try waiting until the other team is distracted with fighting your team, and use Shunpo to teleport into the fray and unleash a devastating Death Lotus.
    • Using Shunpo on an allied Champion, Dagger, or minion can be a great escape tactic.

    Playing Against Ekko

    • Ekko is significantly weaker when his ultimate is down. Watch for the trail he leaves behind to determine if Chronobreak is available.
    • Ekko's stun zone takes 3 seconds to arm. Watch for the image he creates on cast and try to guess where the zone was placed.
    • The second hit of Timewinder does more damage than the first; try to avoid it.

    Katarina Mid other Matchups

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    Yone

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    Katarina
    +5.4%
    Aurora

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    Katarina
    +4.0%
    Ahri

    Katarina vs Ahri

    Katarina
    +3.8%
    Xerath

    Katarina vs Xerath

    Katarina
    +3.4%
    Syndra

    Katarina vs Syndra

    Katarina
    +3.0%
    Orianna

    Katarina vs Orianna

    Katarina
    +2.6%
    Azir

    Katarina vs Azir

    Katarina
    +2.4%
    Sylas

    Katarina vs Sylas

    Katarina
    +2.2%
    Annie

    Katarina vs Annie

    Katarina
    +2.1%
    Hwei

    Katarina vs Hwei

    Katarina
    +2.0%
    Twisted Fate

    Katarina vs Twisted Fate

    Katarina
    +1.9%
    Aurelion Sol

    Katarina vs Aurelion Sol

    Katarina
    +1.8%
    Viktor

    Katarina vs Viktor

    Katarina
    +1.7%
    Kassadin

    Katarina vs Kassadin

    Katarina
    +1.7%
    Ryze

    Katarina vs Ryze

    Katarina
    +1.6%
    Zed

    Katarina vs Zed

    Katarina
    +1.6%
    Veigar

    Katarina vs Veigar

    Katarina
    +1.5%
    Mel

    Katarina vs Mel

    Katarina
    +1.5%
    Talon

    Katarina vs Talon

    Katarina
    +1.3%
    Lux

    Katarina vs Lux

    Katarina
    -1.0%
    Akali

    Katarina vs Akali

    Katarina
    -1.2%
    Galio

    Katarina vs Galio

    Katarina
    -1.3%
    Akshan

    Katarina vs Akshan

    Katarina
    -1.4%
    Zoe

    Katarina vs Zoe

    Katarina
    -1.6%
    Qiyana

    Katarina vs Qiyana

    Katarina
    -1.6%
    Lissandra

    Katarina vs Lissandra

    Katarina
    -1.8%
    Fizz

    Katarina vs Fizz

    Katarina
    -1.8%
    Malzahar

    Katarina vs Malzahar

    Katarina
    -1.9%
    LeBlanc

    Katarina vs LeBlanc

    Katarina
    -2.1%
    Yasuo

    Katarina vs Yasuo

    Katarina
    -3.3%
    Vladimir

    Katarina vs Vladimir

    Katarina
    -3.8%
    Vex

    Katarina vs Vex

    Katarina
    -4.0%
    Irelia

    Katarina vs Irelia

    Katarina
    -4.6%
    Diana

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