Amumuvs Karthus
Amumu vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Amumu wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Karthus based on 5 games. Karthus wins the early laning phase while Amumu scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Amumu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Amumu vs Karthus matchup.
Amumu Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Amumu performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Amumu vs Karthus Matchup?
Amumu vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Amumu vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Amumu wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 40.0%, giving Amumu a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karthus controls the early laning stage, but Amumu outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karthus needs to press advantages before Amumu reaches their power spikes, while Amumu should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Karthus leads by 883 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Amumu players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Amumu vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Amumu, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Amumu Build Against Karthus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Amumu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Amumu against Karthus are Abyssal Mask, Hollow Radiance and Liandry's Torment. This combination gives Amumu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karthus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Amumu vs Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Karthus100.0%Amumu75.0%Karthus25.0%Karthus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Amumu. This lopsided early game means Karthus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Amumu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Amumu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Karthus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Amumu reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Amumu survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Amumu Runes Against Karthus
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Amumu to press their advantage against Karthus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Amumu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Amumu's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Amumu build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.06% | 53 | 0.8 | 644 | 12,390 | 20.0% | 55.8% | |
| 65.38% | 52 | 0.8 | 611 | 10,943 | 54.5% | 73.3% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 0.9 | 536 | 12,469 | 58.3% | 48.6% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 0.8 | 526 | 10,469 | 63.2% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 0.8 | 604 | 10,812 | 68.8% | 56.5% | |
| 69.44% | 36 | 0.9 | 549 | 10,358 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 0.8 | 600 | 10,391 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 0.8 | 606 | 11,963 | 71.4% | 52.4% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.0 | 523 | 9,763 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 0.9 | 544 | 11,081 | 63.6% | 40.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 588 | 12,989 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 0.9 | 683 | 12,144 | 20.0% | 52.6% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 0.8 | 648 | 10,749 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.0 | 701 | 10,453 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.0 | 469 | 9,338 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.0 | 653 | 10,116 | 30.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 0.7 | 536 | 8,592 | 46.1% | 100.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 731 | 12,830 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.0 | 586 | 11,424 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.7 | 689 | 11,556 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 624 | 9,899 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 593 | 11,551 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 0.6 | 573 | 9,906 | 40.0% | 87.5% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 0.9 | 644 | 11,629 | 16.7% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.8 | 569 | 12,188 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.9 | 621 | 11,701 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 625 | 11,727 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 568 | 9,905 | 60.0% | 14.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 404 | 9,623 | 25.0% | 85.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 591 | 8,661 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 0.8 | 614 | 10,329 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.3 | 597 | 13,410 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 560 | 11,469 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 853 | 14,169 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 620 | 11,958 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 687 | 10,655 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 548 | 11,532 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 525 | 10,366 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 507 | 10,936 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 440 | 10,952 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 677 | 12,705 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 402 | 9,538 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 568 | 11,866 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 527 | 11,382 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 463 | 8,490 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 585 | 9,739 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 382 | 6,518 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 407 | 5,850 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 714 | 11,526 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 594 | 10,162 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 653 | 10,686 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 538 | 11,168 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 766 | 11,513 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 530 | 8,864 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 299 | 9,000 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 637 | 11,442 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.7 | 662 | 11,624 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 656 | 10,214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 423 | 11,187 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 820 | 12,094 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 496 | 12,415 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 665 | 13,044 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Amumu vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Amumu do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Amumu wins the Amumu vs Karthus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Amumu do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Amumu with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Karthus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Amumu do against Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Amumu takes over the Amumu vs Karthus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Amumu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Amumu vs Karthus matchup?
Amumu wins the matchup against Karthus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Amumu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Amumu build against Karthus?
The best Amumu build against Karthus includes Abyssal Mask, Hollow Radiance, Liandry's Torment with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Amumu runes against Karthus?
The best Amumu runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Amumu vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Amumu counter Karthus?
Yes, Amumu has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 60.0% win rate. Amumu strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Amumu against Karthus?
When playing Amumu against Karthus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Karthus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.