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
Veigar
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

42.8%
Veigar win rate vs Katarina
Katarina hard counters Veigar
925
Games Analyzed
42.8%
Veigar WR
57.2%
Katarina WR
-575
Avg Gold Diff @15
Veigar
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Veigar
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Veigar
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Veigar
Infinite AP
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Veigar is strongest late game while Katarina peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Veigar 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
Veigar has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Veigar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Veigar's Weakness
Veigar's main weakness: Mobile assassins, early aggression, cage is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Veigar Win Condition
Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Veigar

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