Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Dravenvs Karthus

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Draven wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Karthus based on 11 games. Draven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Draven vs Karthus matchup.

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Draven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Draven 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.

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Draven - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Draven
72.7% WR
VS
Karthus vs Draven matchup - 27.3% win rate
Karthus
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Karthus Matchup?

Draven wins the Draven vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 11
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
7.1
CS / min
5.9
1,033
DMG / min
1,132
18,840
Gold / game
13,232
287
Heal / min
41
476
DMG Mitigated / min
370
0.3
CC / min
0.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Draven vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Karthus's 27.3%, giving Draven a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Draven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Karthus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven 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.

Draven vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

Draven is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Draven
5.9Karthus
Draven significantly out-farms Karthus by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Draven a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Karthus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,033Draven
1,132Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Draven by 99 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Draven should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Karthus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
18,840Draven
13,232Karthus
Draven generates a commanding 5,608 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karthus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Draven
0.6Karthus
Karthus provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Draven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Karthus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
763Draven
411Karthus
Draven vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 352 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Karthus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Karthus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven100.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus0.0%
Late Game
Draven
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven57.1%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus42.9%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Draven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Draven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Draven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Draven Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Draven primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Draven rune vs KarthusPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs KarthusLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs KarthusCut Down - best Draven rune vs Karthus
Inspiration rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs KarthusInspiration
Cash Back - best Draven rune vs KarthusTriple Tonic - best Draven rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Draven to press their advantage against Karthus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Draven'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 Draven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Draven matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.03%3396.890514,74153.8%48.6%
45.99%2876.794214,84750.0%43.1%
48.36%2756.586014,04053.8%43.4%
52.43%2676.693514,22856.6%48.5%
46.12%2456.288014,25447.8%44.6%
47.28%2396.889614,25050.8%43.5%
50.25%2016.892514,20247.5%53.0%
45.22%1156.592413,67736.2%58.7%
49.12%1146.999115,00658.8%41.3%
53.70%1086.895314,69253.1%54.2%
44.86%1076.689713,97751.8%37.3%
47.37%956.486513,16956.0%37.8%
39.08%876.690613,90639.0%39.1%
46.91%816.687113,66948.7%45.2%
40.26%776.595815,50540.6%40.0%
41.56%776.692913,50042.5%40.0%
56.76%746.581112,85557.1%56.3%
41.27%636.588613,25142.9%40.0%
41.67%606.894614,91247.1%34.6%
67.24%586.995013,60960.5%80.0%
43.64%556.983412,86950.0%36.0%
42.86%356.81,00615,19843.8%42.1%
35.29%346.684814,10238.9%31.3%
48.28%296.893515,09928.6%54.5%
50.00%246.487714,12861.5%36.4%
41.67%246.778311,95640.0%42.9%
63.64%227.079314,72687.5%50.0%
63.64%227.21,03114,22357.1%75.0%
33.33%215.994612,87927.3%40.0%
40.00%206.570613,50218.2%66.7%
45.00%206.977713,79133.3%54.5%
52.63%196.472313,31170.0%33.3%
66.67%186.01,07414,22660.0%75.0%
35.29%177.069812,18227.3%50.0%
46.67%156.488312,98437.5%57.1%
40.00%156.898014,14450.0%28.6%
42.86%146.990115,46350.0%40.0%
45.45%116.81,08812,90450.0%33.3%
72.73%117.11,03318,840100.0%57.1%
40.00%107.41,07014,06550.0%25.0%
33.33%96.777111,75428.6%50.0%
50.00%86.31,06414,981100.0%33.3%
62.50%87.397112,24960.0%66.7%
28.57%76.587715,47350.0%20.0%
42.86%75.866011,5590.0%75.0%
66.67%67.01,62217,75750.0%100.0%
33.33%66.273411,5500.0%50.0%
33.33%66.588412,98250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.561315,747100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.299516,624100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.76587,44633.3%50.0%
80.00%56.37308,964100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.66578,09725.0%0.0%
0.00%56.268013,6600.0%0.0%

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Draven vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Draven vs Karthus matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Karthus's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Draven do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Karthus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Draven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Draven do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Draven takes over the Draven vs Karthus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Karthus matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Karthus with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Karthus?

The best Draven build against Karthus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Draven runes against Karthus?

The best Draven runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Draven vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Draven counter Karthus?

Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 72.7% win rate. Draven strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Draven against Karthus?

When playing Draven against Karthus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.