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
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

48.3%
Caitlyn win rate vs Katarina
Skill matchup — could go either way
331
Games Analyzed
48.3%
Caitlyn WR
51.7%
Katarina WR
-132
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Katarina peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Caitlyn has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Caitlyn uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Caitlyn

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
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