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
Syndra
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

43.0%
Syndra win rate vs Katarina
Katarina hard counters Syndra
923
Games Analyzed
43.0%
Syndra WR
57.0%
Katarina WR
-559
Avg Gold Diff @15
Syndra
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Syndra
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Syndra
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Syndra
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
Syndra deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. 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.
Range Advantage
Syndra has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Syndra uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Syndra's Weakness
Syndra's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Syndra Win Condition
Poke with Q, stun with E, delete with R multi-sphere
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Syndra

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