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
Ziggs
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

46.1%
Ziggs win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
195
Games Analyzed
46.1%
Ziggs WR
53.9%
Katarina WR
-308
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ziggs
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
Ziggs
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Ziggs
1 item
Katarina
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
Ziggs deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. 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.
Ziggs Win Condition
Poke with Q, W tower execute, R cross-map snipe
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
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
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's Worst Matchups
Katarina's Worst Matchups
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