Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.2%
Pick Rate
5.6%

Ezrealvs Karthus

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ezreal wins with a 61.8% win rate (+23.5%) over Karthus based on 34 games. Ezreal holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Karthus matchup.

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Ezreal Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Ezreal - 61.8% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
61.8% WR
VS
Karthus vs Ezreal matchup - 38.2% win rate
Karthus
38.2% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Karthus Matchup?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Ezreal
Matches: 34
61.8%
Win Rate
38.2%
7.0
CS / min
7.0
1,110
DMG / min
1,247
14,404
Gold / game
13,842
285
Heal / min
76
462
DMG Mitigated / min
449
0.1
CC / min
0.6
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Ezreal vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 61.8% win rate compared to Karthus's 38.2%, giving Ezreal a 23.5 percentage point advantage. Ezreal 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ezreal 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.

Ezreal vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Ezreal wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Ezreal
7.0Karthus
Ezreal and Karthus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,110Ezreal
1,247Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Ezreal by 137 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ezreal 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
14,404Ezreal
13,842Karthus
Ezreal earns 562 more gold per game than Karthus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ezreal slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Ezreal
0.6Karthus
Karthus provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ezreal, 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
747Ezreal
524Karthus
Ezreal vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 223 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ezreal 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
Ezreal
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal66.7%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus33.3%
Late Game
Ezreal
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal57.9%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus42.1%

Ezreal dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Ezreal can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ezreal is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Ezreal, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ezreal 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 Ezreal Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Ezreal rune vs KarthusPresence of Mind - best Ezreal rune vs KarthusLegend: Bloodline - best Ezreal rune vs KarthusCoup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Karthus
Inspiration rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs KarthusInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ezreal rune vs KarthusMagical Footwear - best Ezreal rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


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

Ezreal 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
45.54%9646.796212,87350.2%41.9%
47.20%7146.794213,05748.3%46.4%
44.74%6376.693213,06647.9%42.5%
48.18%5486.797212,85151.5%45.1%
45.34%5366.492612,69847.1%44.0%
41.54%4676.797013,13750.3%36.3%
45.68%4056.899513,46046.6%45.0%
47.02%2856.697413,25053.8%41.2%
47.60%2506.896512,71448.3%46.9%
40.69%2316.398812,68041.8%39.7%
51.57%2236.693313,02254.7%48.7%
43.69%2226.597112,94747.3%40.2%
45.71%2106.487412,98452.9%40.8%
49.75%2016.798412,68352.5%47.0%
47.49%1796.795413,31645.3%49.0%
48.84%1726.91,00113,55453.3%45.3%
45.40%1636.795213,52144.4%46.0%
49.07%1616.896413,22456.3%43.3%
44.94%1587.098513,56446.0%44.2%
47.30%1486.898713,23550.0%45.4%
47.15%1237.21,03114,06350.9%44.3%
49.38%816.796213,44454.8%46.0%
50.00%806.391312,50650.0%50.0%
43.75%806.694513,86650.0%40.7%
34.78%696.190512,29837.9%32.5%
41.79%676.792312,77035.5%47.2%
55.74%616.697713,02752.2%57.9%
52.54%596.71,01413,50045.8%57.1%
39.66%585.689012,25548.1%32.3%
49.09%556.691013,07640.9%54.5%
50.00%547.094011,31961.8%30.0%
40.00%506.394812,21852.2%29.6%
57.14%496.61,04114,11961.1%54.8%
38.46%396.91,02313,52835.3%40.9%
44.74%386.584112,29631.3%54.5%
40.54%377.094413,19846.7%36.4%
45.95%376.779811,94750.0%42.1%
61.76%347.01,11014,40466.7%57.9%
34.38%326.888312,36030.8%36.8%
35.71%286.297113,69237.5%35.0%
45.83%246.71,00711,31843.8%50.0%
45.83%246.71,00310,51853.3%33.3%
56.52%236.31,19313,74060.0%53.9%
27.27%226.080510,38515.4%44.4%
26.32%196.683112,47622.2%30.0%
42.11%196.41,15611,93750.0%28.6%
36.84%196.386011,27125.0%57.1%
47.37%196.995715,30857.1%41.7%
52.94%177.31,04313,97860.0%42.9%
41.18%175.785812,37160.0%33.3%
50.00%165.682812,86960.0%45.5%
20.00%156.71,00010,28620.0%20.0%
33.33%155.691511,61340.0%30.0%
50.00%146.91,36114,91833.3%62.5%
30.77%135.689911,95850.0%22.2%
46.15%136.990712,38050.0%44.4%
50.00%122.180010,41750.0%50.0%
50.00%125.582111,95750.0%50.0%
50.00%126.599013,08260.0%42.9%
18.18%116.293712,83216.7%20.0%
50.00%105.41,05513,95450.0%50.0%
30.00%105.987111,71620.0%40.0%
44.44%96.798912,45333.3%66.7%
33.33%95.984813,5980.0%42.9%
33.33%95.586910,82520.0%50.0%
37.50%86.08378,86633.3%50.0%
37.50%86.31,23413,62733.3%40.0%
25.00%86.68769,99528.6%0.0%
50.00%85.895712,21650.0%50.0%
14.29%75.11,00512,3250.0%20.0%
42.86%74.18079,94750.0%33.3%
57.14%77.47779,51650.0%66.7%
71.43%76.692511,378100.0%60.0%
71.43%72.11,15515,16050.0%80.0%
57.14%76.584210,84866.7%50.0%
66.67%66.594412,28750.0%75.0%
66.67%65.71,14414,42950.0%75.0%
66.67%62.35938,44766.7%66.7%
83.33%62.61,01511,975100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.885612,75950.0%25.0%
16.67%64.61,21614,196100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.01,1479,13360.0%100.0%
33.33%66.51,07512,3890.0%100.0%
33.33%66.892412,39333.3%33.3%
60.00%56.67418,94850.0%100.0%
60.00%54.776811,93350.0%66.7%
40.00%55.71,22113,5100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.41,11313,9360.0%50.0%
40.00%55.783611,310100.0%25.0%

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Ezreal vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ezreal do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Karthus matchup with a 61.8% win rate compared to Karthus's 38.2%, a 23.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ezreal do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Karthus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ezreal players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ezreal do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Ezreal takes over the Ezreal vs Karthus matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Karthus matchup?

Ezreal wins the matchup against Karthus with a 61.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 23.5 percentage point advantage means Ezreal is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Karthus?

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

What are the best Ezreal runes against Karthus?

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

Does Ezreal counter Karthus?

Yes, Ezreal has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 61.8% win rate. Ezreal strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ezreal against Karthus?

When playing Ezreal 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.