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
Lux
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

47.8%
Lux win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
952
Games Analyzed
47.8%
Lux WR
52.2%
Katarina WR
-178
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lux
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Lux
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Lux
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Lux
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
Lux deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Lux has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Lux uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Lux's Weakness
Lux's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, Q is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Lux Win Condition
Land Q, full combo one-shot, zone with E
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Lux

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
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 Lux's AP damage and CC
Lux's Worst Matchups
Katarina's Worst Matchups
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