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Karina
Assassin·JungleTIER C · WEAKLIVE

Karina

Spell-vamp assassin who melts backlines after ult activation. Once Karina is snowballing, her ult reset mechanic makes her nearly unkillable in skirmishes.

Win Rate

46.3%

Pick Rate

0.6%

Ban Rate

2.2%

Pro Presence

0.0%

Recommended Builds

Jungle·Standard Jungle
Build

Items — buy order

Boots
Warrior BootsWarrior Boots
Early
Bloodlust AxeBloodlust Axe
Core
Hunter StrikeHunter StrikeBlade of DespairBlade of DespairEndless BattleEndless Battle
Situational
Malefic RoarMalefic RoarImmortalityImmortalityBlade of the HeptaseasBlade of the Heptaseas

Emblem

Assassin emblemAssassin
Bargain HunterWeapons MasterKilling Spree

Battle Spell

Retribution spellRetribution

Skill Leveling

Priority

S1 > S2 > Ultimate

Level order

1 → 2 → 1 → 3 → 1 → 1 (U at 4)

Key Combos

  • S1 mark → S2 dash → basic → Ult reset
  • Ult target → kill → Ult next target
  • Flicker + Ult execute for surprise engage

How to play Karina

  • 1Ult resets on kill — chain ults across teamfights.
  • 2Her S1 mark activates bonus damage — always lead with it.
  • 3Magic lifesteal scales her sustain; build Concentrated Energy.
  • 4Against burst mages (Lylia, Eudora), Winter Truncheon is mandatory.