Katarina Mid has trouble against Sylas (48.3% win rate) based on 1944 games. This is a tough matchup for Katarina players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Katarina Mid vs Sylas 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.
Current meta showdown: Katarina (6.1% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 57 Mid champions) versus Sylas (8.8%, 2nd place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Surprising upset: Despite Katarina's higher tier rating, Sylas wins 51.7% of encounters. This suggests Sylas's kit specifically counters Katarina's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (54.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Lich Bane, Mejai's Soulstealer, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.3% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Katarina's superior farming (6.08 vs 5.13/min, 45th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.95 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Katarina outputs more damage (861 vs 831/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Katarina maintains better KDA (2.30, 28th place vs 43rd for Sylas), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 48.3% | Matchup Winrate | 51.7% |
| 49.68% | Role Winrate | 49.51% |
| #38 | Winrate Rank | #42 |
| 6.1% | Pickrate | 8.8% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 447 | Gold per Minute | 414 |
| 6.08 | CS/Min | 5.13 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 861 | Damage per Minute | 831 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Katarina versus Sylas 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, Sylas deals primarily magic damage (90.79%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Katarina is higher farming statistics (ranked 45th among role champions) (versus 57th for Sylas), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Katarina player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Sylas 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.
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