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
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Qiyana
vs

54.0%
Katarina win rate vs Qiyana
Katarina has the edge
759
Games Analyzed
54.0%
Katarina WR
46.0%
Qiyana WR
+321
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Qiyana
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Qiyana
1 item
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
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Qiyana deals AD. 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.
Exploit Qiyana's Weakness
Qiyana's main weakness: Tanks, falling behind, no elements in base. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Qiyana Win Condition
Element combos, R river/wall stun, roam assassin
Recommended Items
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 Qiyana's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Qiyana

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
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Qiyana's Worst Matchups
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