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
Yasuo
vs

50.6%
Katarina win rate vs Yasuo
Skill matchup — could go either way
2,043
Games Analyzed
50.6%
Katarina WR
49.4%
Yasuo WR
+48
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Yasuo
Level 2
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Yasuo
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Yasuo
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
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Yasuo deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Katarina needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Yasuo's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Yasuo's Weakness
Yasuo's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before windwall, 0/10 powerspike is a meme. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
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 Yasuo's AD damage

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

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
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Yasuo's Worst Matchups
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