Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 41Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:31 PM
Confidence: Medium+6.1% vs 50%41 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Evelynn edge
Evelynn can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Evelynn edge
Convert leads before Katarina scales or roams.
Level 6+
Evelynn edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Evelynn edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Evelynn is 56.1% in this matchup.
- Evelynn is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Evelynn into Katarina — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Evelynn page (Jungle): Electrocute Build · 57.1% WR · 42 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 53Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM