Mid Matchup

Katarina vs Lux

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Katarina

Katarina

the Sinister Blade
Mid
Katarina Mid Overall Win Rate
49.68%

Matchup Win Rate

51.3%
Katarina vs Lux Wins
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48.7%
Lux vs Katarina Wins
Lux

Lux

the Lady of Luminosity
Mid
Lux Mid Overall Win Rate
51.06%

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

Katarina Mid vs Lux Mid - Who is stronger?

Katarina Mid has a slight edge over Lux (51.3% win rate) based on 1165 games. The matchup slightly favors Katarina.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Katarina Mid vs Lux 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 Lux (4.4%, 18th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Sudden Impact (73.8% win rate, 1.7% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Lich Bane > Shadowflame > Mejai's Soulstealer with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 70%+ win rate against Lux.

Win through macro: Katarina takes the matchup (51.34%) despite falling behind in CS (6.08 vs 6.26/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Katarina dominates both win rate (51.3%) and damage output (861 vs 795/min, 2nd among Mid). The 66 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Katarina wins the matchup (51.3%) despite a lower KDA (2.30 vs 2.80). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.

Katarina vs Lux - Mid Stats Comparison

Katarina Mid
Katarina Mid		Versus
Lux Mid
Lux Mid
B+TierA+
51.3%Matchup Winrate48.7%
49.68%Role Winrate51.06%
#38Winrate Rank#21
6.1%Pickrate4.4%
2.3Average KDA2.8
447Gold per Minute384
6.08CS/Min6.26
0.32Wards per Minute0.33
861Damage per Minute795

How to Beat Lux as Katarina (Mid)

While statistically Katarina is slightly stronger than Lux 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, Lux deals primarily magic damage (89.84%), additional magic resistance may be required.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Lux, ranking 42nd (versus 45th for Katarina) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Katarina Mid versus Lux 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 Lux, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.

Katarina vs Lux: 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.
50.8% Win Rate83.0% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
54.1% Win Rate10.9% Pick Rate

Katarina vs Lux: 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

51.3% Win Rate68.2% 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

73.8% Win Rate1.7% Pick Rate

Katarina vs Lux: 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.
57.6% Win Rate50.6% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
53.4% Win Rate75.5% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
45.4% Win Rate17.3% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
45.6% Win Rate1.4% 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.
47.2% Win Rate13.6% Pick Rate
Final Build
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
69.8% Win Rate19.8% 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.
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.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
64.7% Win Rate5.3% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Berserker's Greaves
Berserker's Greaves (1100 gold) 25% Attack Speed
45 Move Speed
99.4% Win Rate0.4% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
53.4% Win Rate75.5% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
45.6% Win Rate1.4% 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.
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.
83.7% Win Rate2.2% 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.
    • 82.6% Win Rate3.3% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
    Magical Opus
    Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
    69.8% Win Rate17.9% 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.
    36.9% Win Rate8.8% 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.
    49.3% Win Rate8.6% 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.
    73.7% Win Rate4.3% 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.
    25.0% Win Rate4.3% 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.
    • 82.6% Win Rate3.3% Pick Rate
    Liandry's Torment
    Liandry's Torment (3000 gold) 70 Ability Power
    300 Health
    Torment
    Damaging Abilities burn enemies for 2% max Health magic damage per second for 3 seconds.
    Suffering
    For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 6%.
    67.1% Win Rate1.6% Pick Rate

    Katarina vs Lux: 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
    50.1% Win Rate82.3% 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.
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    Q
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    Q
    Q
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    W
    Preparation Katarina gains a burst of Move Speed, tossing a Dagger into the air directly above herself.
    W
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    W
    W
    R
    E
    Shunpo Katarina blinks to the target, striking it if its an enemy, or striking the nearest enemy otherwise.
    E
    E
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    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
    67.4% Win Rate0.9% 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 Lux

    • Lux has powerful zone control abilities. Try to spread out and attack from different directions so she cannot lock down a specific area.
    • When retreating with low health, be prepared to dodge Lux's Final Spark, a red targeting beam fires prior to the main beam, so try to move to the side if possible.

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    Orianna

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    Ahri

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    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
    +1.2%
    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
    -1.1%
    LeBlanc

    Katarina vs LeBlanc

    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