Who wins Yasuo vs Katarina Mid Lane in Patch 16.5?

In Patch 16.5 Emerald+ ranked games, Yasuo has a 48.7% win rate and Katarina has a 51.0% win rate in Mid Lane. Katarina has the statistical edge with a 2.3% win rate advantage.

How do I play the Yasuo vs Katarina matchup?

Use Meridian Zero's matchup analysis tool for detailed trading patterns, power spike windows, and win conditions for Yasuo vs Katarina in Mid Lane. Both champions' optimal builds, runes, and skill orders are shown on this page.

Yasuo vs Katarina Mid Lane

Q: What is the best build for Yasuo against Katarina?

The optimal Yasuo build starts with Doran's Blade and Health Potion. Core items are Blade of the Ruined King, Infinity Edge, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's Greaves. Run Lethal Tempo from Precision with Resolve secondary.

Q: What is the best build for Katarina against Yasuo?

The optimal Katarina build starts with Long Sword and Refillable Potion. Core items are Youmuu's Ghostblade, Opportunity, Serylda's Grudge with Boots of Lucidity. Run Electrocute from Domination with Precision secondary.

Patch 16.5 · Emerald+ Ranked · Meridian Zero Data

In the Yasuo vs Katarina Mid Lane matchup on Patch 16.5, Yasuo has a 48.7% win rate (A tier) while Katarina has a 51.0% win rate (S tier) in Emerald+ ranked games. Katarina has the statistical edge with a 2.3% win rate advantage. Below are the optimal builds, runes, and skill orders for both champions in this matchup, sourced from OP.GG Emerald+ data.

Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics

Yasuo

A Tier 48.7% WR

StartDoran's BladeHealth Potion

CoreBlade of the Ruined KingInfinity EdgeMortal Reminder

BootsBerserker's Greaves

SpellsFlashIgnite

SkillsQ > E > W

KeystoneLethal Tempo

PrimaryPrecision

SecondaryResolve

Katarina

S Tier 51.0% WR

StartLong SwordRefillable Potion

CoreYoumuu's GhostbladeOpportunitySerylda's Grudge

BootsBoots of Lucidity

SpellsFlashIgnite

SkillsQ > E > W

KeystoneElectrocute

PrimaryDomination

SecondaryPrecision

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Yasuo vs Katarina Mid Lane

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