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Katarina Build Guide by

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Runes:

Precision

Conqueror

Triumph

Legend: Tenacity

Coup de Grace

Sorcery

Transcendence

Gathering Storm

Bonus:

+8 Ability Haste
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+6 Armor

Spells:

Flash

Teleport

Items

Start

Start #1

Start #2

Start #3

Boots

Core

To get to full build

Alternatives

Ability Order

Katarina Passive Ability

Champion Build Guide

AD kata is just for fun. Not viable in ranked!(but it does work decently in normal)

Build

The build is centered around utilizing the Transcendance rune.

Why ad?

Going ad kata against bruisers is stronger than going ap kata against bruisers. Ap kata would be better against champions like ryze, but if you're up against a jax or renekton, ad is better. Ad Kata is less about burst dmg and more about longer fights and using the early cdr to outplay your lane opponent. It's not even nearly as good in teamfights as going ap but it is better in longer 1 v 1 fights. It's not viable in ranked since your numbers are weak and you're dependant on outplays. (it does work if you're better than your rank)

Weaknesses

* It's really, really hard to comeback (like, super(duper) hard)
* Weak numbers
* No burst
* Hard to play
* Weak late game

Strengths

* Better laning against bruisers
* Better outplay potential (because of the cdr)
* Harder flex