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Patch 26.20ARAM Mayhem · updated

Katarina ARAM Mayhem Build and Best Augments

Katarina, the Sinister Blade, is a melee assassin and mage champion. In fights Katarina is a fragile champion who deals mixed physical and magic damage in bursts. Here are the augments to take, the ones to skip and the items players finish with on patch 26.20.

Mayhem tier
Win rate (average 50.0%)
47.0%
Games analyzed
500
Pick rate in Mayhem
8.04%

Win rate and tier from 500 games on patch 26.20. See the full tier list

Quick answer for patch 26.20

  1. Slow And Steady augment

    Slow And Steady

    Gold
    Top pick
  2. Master of Duality augment

    Master of Duality

    Prismatic

    Your Attacks grant you stacking Ability Power and your Abilities that damage enemies grant you Attack Damage.

    taken in 5.41% of games

    Strong pick
  3. Vulnerability augment

    Vulnerability

    Gold

    Your Item and damage over time effects can Critically Strike. Gain Crit chance.

    Strong pick

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Skip

  • Lightning Strikes

Build

  1. Blade of The Ruined King, in 54.9% of games
  2. Kraken Slayer, in 48.7% of games
  3. Shadowflame, in 38.9% of games

From 499 Katarina games on patch 26.20 and the patch 26.20 augment data.

How to Play Katarina in ARAM Mayhem

You play Katarina as a cleanup diver: stay out of the first exchange, then Shunpo (E) in once enemies are low so takedowns trigger Voracity and reset your cooldowns. Throw Bouncing Blade (Q) and Shunpo to its Dagger to pick it up for extra damage, and channel Death Lotus (R) only after key crowd control is spent. Blade of The Ruined King and Kraken Slayer point to an on-hit build.

Best Augments for Katarina

Top picks

Take these whenever they are offered.

  • Slow And SteadyGold

Strong picks

Reliable choices for this champion.

  • Master of DualityPrismatic · 10.8% picked
  • VulnerabilityGold · 37.7% picked
  • Ethereal WeaponGold · 43.0% picked

Also good

Solid options when the cards above do not show up.

  • DeftSilver · 31.3% picked
  • Jeweled Gauntlet + VulnerabilityCombo of 2 augments
  • Triggered InfernoChanged in patch 26.20Prismatic · 14.3% picked
  • Protein Shake + Slow And SteadyCombo of 2 augments
  • Mystic PunchPrismatic · 27.8% picked
  • Void RiftPrismatic
  • Protein Shake + Slow And Steady + Ultimate Unstoppable + Spin To WinCombo of 4 augments
  • Void Rift + Phenomenal Evil + Shrink Engine + Double TapCombo of 4 augments
  • Slow And Steady + Void RiftCombo of 2 augments

Traps to avoid

Look tempting on this champion but underperform.

  • Lightning StrikesGold

What Katarina Players Actually Pick

How often each augment was taken in 499 Katarina games on patch 26.20. A pick rate shows what players choose when the card is offered, not what wins.

  1. 1Warlock Juicebox18.4%taken in 18.4% of games
  2. 2Spin To Win17.0%taken in 17.0% of games
  3. 3It's Killing Time14.6%taken in 14.6% of games
  4. 4Ultimate Unstoppable12.2%taken in 12.2% of games
  5. 5Ethereal Weapon11.8%taken in 11.8% of games
  6. 6Marksmage11.4%taken in 11.4% of games
  7. 7Fey Magic11.2%taken in 11.2% of games
  8. 8Transmute: Prismatic11.0%taken in 11.0% of games

Katarina ARAM Mayhem Build

The items Katarina players finished with most often, from 499 ARAM Mayhem games on patch 26.20. Augments change what is worth buying, and so does the enemy team.

  • Blade of The Ruined King, in 54.9% of games
  • Kraken Slayer, in 48.7% of games
  • Shadowflame, in 38.9% of games
  • Hextech Gunblade, in 38.7% of games
  • Terminus, in 36.7% of games
  • Rabadon's Deathcap, in 29.1% of games

FAQ

What are the best augments for Katarina in ARAM Mayhem?

On patch 26.20 the top picks for Katarina include Slow And Steady.

What should Katarina build in ARAM Mayhem?

The items Katarina players finish with most often are Blade of The Ruined King, Kraken Slayer, Shadowflame. Adapt the rest of the build to the enemy team.

More Assassins in ARAM Mayhem

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