Katarina Mid has an advantage against Veigar (51.8% win rate) based on 875 games. The matchup leans toward Katarina.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Katarina Mid vs Veigar 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.
Katarina dominates the meta (9th most popular, 5.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Veigar (3.9% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Triumph (62.5% win rate, 6.4% 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 Veigar.
Win through macro: Katarina takes the matchup (51.77%) despite falling behind in CS (6.01 vs 7.14/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Katarina dominates both win rate (51.8%) and damage output (947 vs 740/min, 2nd among Mid). The 207 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.30) with 51.8% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 51.8% | Matchup Winrate | 48.2% |
| 49.38% | Role Winrate | 50.30% |
| #44 | Winrate Rank | #35 |
| 5.8% | Pickrate | 3.9% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 436 | Gold per Minute | 404 |
| 6.01 | CS/Min | 7.14 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 947 | Damage per Minute | 740 |
While statistically Katarina is slightly stronger than Veigar 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, Veigar deals primarily magic damage (92.08%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Veigar, ranking 18th (versus 52nd for Katarina) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
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 Veigar, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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