Mid Matchup

Katarina vs LeBlanc

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Katarina

Katarina

the Sinister Blade
Mid
Katarina Mid Overall Win Rate
49.68%

Matchup Win Rate

48.9%
Katarina vs LeBlanc Wins
⚔
51.1%
LeBlanc vs Katarina Wins
LeBlanc

LeBlanc

the Deceiver
Mid
LeBlanc Mid Overall Win Rate
50.23%

Katarina vs LeBlanc - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Katarina Mid vs LeBlanc Mid - Who is stronger?

Katarina Mid struggles against LeBlanc (48.9% win rate) based on 1170 games. This matchup can be tricky for Katarina players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Katarina Mid vs LeBlanc Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), 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

Current meta showdown: Katarina (6.1% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 57 Mid champions) versus LeBlanc (4.7%, 16th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B+-tier ratings, Katarina struggles with only 48.9% win rate. LeBlanc's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (72.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.9% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.

Farm your way back: Katarina's superior farming (6.08 vs 5.81/min, 45th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.27 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Katarina outputs more damage (861 vs 780/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by LeBlanc: leads in both matchup win rate (51.1%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.30, 3rd vs 28th place). Katarina players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Katarina vs LeBlanc - Mid Stats Comparison

Katarina Mid
Katarina Mid		Versus
LeBlanc Mid
LeBlanc Mid
B+TierB+
48.9%Matchup Winrate51.1%
49.68%Role Winrate50.23%
#38Winrate Rank#35
6.1%Pickrate4.7%
2.3Average KDA2.8
447Gold per Minute402
6.08CS/Min5.81
0.32Wards per Minute0.30
861Damage per Minute780

How to Beat LeBlanc as Katarina (Mid)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Katarina versus LeBlanc matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. 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, LeBlanc deals primarily magic damage (84.80%), additional magic resistance may be required.

An important advantage of Katarina is higher farming statistics (ranked 45th among role champions) (versus 50th for LeBlanc), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Katarina Mid versus LeBlanc Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Katarina player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the LeBlanc player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Katarina vs LeBlanc: 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.
51.6% Win Rate83.2% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Barrier
Barrier Gain a brief Shield.
66.3% Win Rate0.3% Pick Rate

Katarina vs LeBlanc: 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

49.9% Win Rate62.9% 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 …

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

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

72.7% Win Rate2.1% Pick Rate

Katarina vs LeBlanc: 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.
Doran's Shield
Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
50.4% Win Rate41.5% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
51.5% Win Rate79.4% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.5% Win Rate10.8% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
58.2% Win Rate2.5% 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.
64.6% Win Rate13.7% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
58.0% Win Rate23.3% 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
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
66.5% Win Rate0.7% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Symbiotic Soles
Symbiotic Soles (900 gold) 40 Move Speed
Voidborn
Gain Empowered Recall.
Symbiosis
After traveling 150000 units of distance, transform into Synchronized Souls.
98.5% Win Rate0.1% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
58.2% Win Rate2.5% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.5% Win Rate10.8% Pick Rate
Core Build
Blasting Wand
Blasting Wand (850 gold) 45 Ability Power
->
Nashor's Tooth
Nashor's Tooth (3000 gold) 80 Ability Power
50% Attack Speed
15 Ability Haste
Icathian Bite
Attacks deal 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.
88.8% Win Rate2.0% Pick Rate
Final Build
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Jak'Sho, The Protean (3200 gold) 350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.
99.3% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate
Other Items
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
51.7% Win Rate15.9% 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.
65.6% Win Rate9.0% 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.
75.1% Win Rate6.0% Pick Rate
Nashor's Tooth
Nashor's Tooth (3000 gold) 80 Ability Power
50% Attack Speed
15 Ability Haste
Icathian Bite
Attacks deal bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
66.4% Win Rate4.6% 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.
49.7% Win Rate4.6% Pick Rate
Randuin's Omen
Randuin's Omen (2700 gold) 350 Health
75 Armor
Resilience
Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
Humility
Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.
32.9% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Jak'Sho, The Protean (3200 gold) 350 Health
45 Armor
45 Magic Resist
Voidborn Resilience
After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.
99.3% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate

Katarina vs LeBlanc: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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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
51.6% Win Rate78.1% 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
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
75.7% Win Rate0.8% 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 LeBlanc

  • LeBlanc's ultimate can create fake LeBlancs during her spellcast or, rarely, at a distant position.
  • The fake LeBlanc created at a distance will always run at the nearest Champion, cast a harmless spell, then immediately disappear.
  • Attacking LeBlanc first avoids most of her tricks, especially if she's recently used her dash, Distortion.
  • Stunning or silencing LeBlanc will prevent her from activating the return part of Distortion.

Katarina Mid other Matchups

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+9.6%
Yone

Katarina vs Yone

Katarina
+4.4%
Orianna

Katarina vs Orianna

Katarina
+3.5%
Ahri

Katarina vs Ahri

Katarina
+3.5%
Hwei

Katarina vs Hwei

Katarina
+3.2%
Aurora

Katarina vs Aurora

Katarina
+3.2%
Zoe

Katarina vs Zoe

Katarina
+3.1%
Syndra

Katarina vs Syndra

Katarina
+2.9%
Mel

Katarina vs Mel

Katarina
+2.8%
Viktor

Katarina vs Viktor

Katarina
+2.7%
Veigar

Katarina vs Veigar

Katarina
+2.2%
Xerath

Katarina vs Xerath

Katarina
+2.0%
Taliyah

Katarina vs Taliyah

Katarina
+1.8%
Aurelion Sol

Katarina vs Aurelion Sol

Katarina
+1.7%
Twisted Fate

Katarina vs Twisted Fate

Katarina
+1.3%
Lux

Katarina vs Lux

Katarina
+1.2%
Zed

Katarina vs Zed

Katarina
+1.1%
Talon

Katarina vs Talon

Katarina
+1.0%
Irelia

Katarina vs Irelia

Katarina
-1.0%
Annie

Katarina vs Annie

Katarina
-1.6%
Fizz

Katarina vs Fizz

Katarina
-1.7%
Sylas

Katarina vs Sylas

Katarina
-1.9%
Akshan

Katarina vs Akshan

Katarina
-2.2%
Malzahar

Katarina vs Malzahar

Katarina
-2.2%
Akali

Katarina vs Akali

Katarina
-2.3%
Lissandra

Katarina vs Lissandra

Katarina
-2.4%
Ryze

Katarina vs Ryze

Katarina
-2.5%
Ekko

Katarina vs Ekko

Katarina
-2.6%
Azir

Katarina vs Azir

Katarina
-2.6%
Kassadin

Katarina vs Kassadin

Katarina
-2.7%
Yasuo

Katarina vs Yasuo

Katarina
-2.8%
Qiyana

Katarina vs Qiyana

Katarina
-3.0%
Diana

Katarina vs Diana

Katarina
-3.2%
Galio

Katarina vs Galio

Katarina
-3.4%
Vex

Katarina vs Vex

Katarina
-4.6%
Vladimir

Katarina vs Vladimir