Vi & Katarina Synergy

Vi Jungle and Katarina Mid win 48.9% of 2,287 Low Elo games together, +0.4 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Vi's Cease and Desist(R) forces a target into a controlled fight, giving Katarina time to reach the skirmish and channel Death Lotus(R). Katarina players specifically name Vi as a strong 2v2 partner and say that engage and crowd control let Katarina commit her combo.

Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 2.2pp more often than expected over 1,007 games.

Playing the duo

Vi's Cease and Desist(R) runs down a target and knocks them airborne, while Katarina's Death Lotus(R) channels damage around her; Katarina players identify Vi as a useful 2v2 partner and value engage that pins targets down for her combo.

How to play as Vi

Start the skirmish with Cease and Desist(R) on a target Katarina can reach so she can follow your engage; Katarina mains specifically call Vi a good 2v2 partner and value crowd control that lets her finish her combo.

How to play as Katarina

Follow Vi's engage once she commits Cease and Desist(R), then join the fight while her target is controlled; Katarina players recommend Vi for 2v2s and favor junglers who hold targets for her combo.

Sources

These notes come from r/KatarinaMains, checked against the champions' abilities.