Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aurora
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

46.6%
Aurora win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
1,954
Games Analyzed
46.6%
Aurora WR
53.4%
Katarina WR
-270
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Aurora
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Aurora
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Aurora deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Aurora has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Aurora uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Aurora's Weakness
Aurora's main weakness: Hard CC, tanky targets, missing R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Aurora's AP damage and CC
Aurora's Worst Matchups
Katarina's Worst Matchups
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