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
Ziggs
vs

52.4%
Katarina win rate vs Ziggs
Katarina has the edge
187
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Katarina WR
47.6%
Ziggs WR
+192
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Ziggs
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Ziggs
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Ziggs
1 item
Ziggs
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 Ziggs deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Ziggs has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Ziggs uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Ziggs's Weakness
Ziggs's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Ziggs Win Condition
Poke with Q, W tower execute, R cross-map snipe
Recommended Items
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 Ziggs's AP damage and CC
Ziggs

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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