Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Ivernvs Karthus

FSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ivern wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Karthus based on 8 games. Ivern holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Karthus matchup.

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Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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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Ivern - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
62.5% WR
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Karthus vs Ivern matchup - 37.5% win rate
Karthus
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Karthus Matchup?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.6
CS / min
1.7
373
DMG / min
996
11,640
Gold / game
13,524
243
Heal / min
278
450
DMG Mitigated / min
504
1.4
CC / min
0.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ivern vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Karthus's 37.5%, giving Ivern a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Ivern 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 CS, where Karthus leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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.

Ivern vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.6Ivern
1.7Karthus
Karthus significantly out-farms Ivern by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Karthus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
373Ivern
996Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Ivern by 623 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern 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
11,640Ivern
13,524Karthus
Karthus generates a commanding 1,885 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Karthus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Ivern
0.7Karthus
Ivern provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karthus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
693Ivern
781Karthus
Karthus heals and mitigates 89 more damage per minute than Ivern, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Karthus to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ivern.

Best Ivern Build Against Karthus

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Karthus are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Ivern an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Ivern vs Karthus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern100.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus0.0%
Late Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern50.0%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus50.0%

Ivern 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 Ivern can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ivern at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Karthus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Ivern 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 Ivern Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Ivern rune vs KarthusTriumph - best Ivern rune vs KarthusLegend: Haste - best Ivern rune vs KarthusCut Down - best Ivern rune vs Karthus
Domination rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs KarthusDomination
Cheap Shot - best Ivern rune vs KarthusRelentless Hunter - best Ivern rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


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

Ivern 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
51.06%470.646811,58452.6%50.0%
56.52%460.638610,99763.6%50.0%
52.17%460.740310,56255.0%50.0%
37.78%450.540811,11838.9%37.0%
54.55%440.544710,99859.1%50.0%
47.50%400.53909,01345.5%50.0%
47.22%360.531811,15440.0%52.4%
41.18%340.743711,63036.4%43.5%
39.39%330.537210,70135.3%43.8%
43.33%300.744912,54540.0%45.0%
59.26%270.542112,03275.0%52.6%
44.44%270.644011,76527.3%56.3%
52.17%230.743712,64166.7%47.1%
54.55%220.646912,19944.4%61.5%
52.38%210.337311,19960.0%45.5%
40.00%201.052311,50733.3%45.5%
35.00%201.03017,83855.6%18.2%
40.00%200.737710,06941.7%37.5%
16.67%180.540910,02022.2%11.1%
50.00%181.238610,54145.5%57.1%
61.11%180.644811,14755.6%66.7%
35.29%170.540510,96725.0%44.4%
64.71%170.540911,60350.0%77.8%
47.06%170.532910,75162.5%33.3%
31.25%160.752811,24814.3%44.4%
50.00%160.543511,00871.4%33.3%
31.25%160.539811,1460.0%50.0%
73.33%151.03019,56862.5%85.7%
33.33%150.444011,4610.0%45.5%
40.00%150.645911,07837.5%42.9%
53.33%150.93188,18960.0%40.0%
40.00%150.756511,79450.0%33.3%
38.46%131.13597,61237.5%40.0%
23.08%130.43599,65942.9%0.0%
38.46%130.93239,07640.0%37.5%
61.54%130.636210,47277.8%25.0%
58.33%120.536211,08675.0%50.0%
33.33%120.855112,05350.0%30.0%
27.27%110.435710,60350.0%0.0%
54.55%111.044411,910100.0%37.5%
40.00%100.646311,08233.3%50.0%
20.00%101.12756,41212.5%50.0%
50.00%101.03229,11366.7%42.9%
40.00%101.445412,31150.0%37.5%
40.00%100.746210,72650.0%25.0%
30.00%101.13228,23033.3%25.0%
60.00%101.13988,24742.9%100.0%
60.00%103.967110,16060.0%60.0%
55.56%91.246912,90450.0%57.1%
44.44%91.73188,81250.0%42.9%
62.50%80.637311,640100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.345812,58350.0%66.7%
50.00%82.57289,67750.0%50.0%
71.43%70.82779,94566.7%75.0%
16.67%61.24329,0740.0%25.0%
50.00%62.561012,5980.0%50.0%
66.67%61.144611,17433.3%100.0%
50.00%61.02649,17350.0%50.0%
83.33%60.641110,927100.0%66.7%
50.00%61.12066,98050.0%50.0%
66.67%63.969811,17750.0%75.0%
66.67%64.06399,33975.0%50.0%
16.67%62.650711,5530.0%20.0%
100.00%61.059112,010100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.436310,614100.0%40.0%
33.33%61.03497,34450.0%25.0%
16.67%60.537912,6300.0%20.0%
20.00%53.38059,4310.0%33.3%
40.00%52.051911,5550.0%66.7%
60.00%52.350612,5660.0%75.0%
60.00%50.742310,66666.7%50.0%
40.00%51.93268,48850.0%0.0%
40.00%51.23109,0790.0%66.7%
40.00%50.83369,78450.0%33.3%
60.00%51.658811,784100.0%33.3%
0.00%54.86708,8330.0%0.0%
40.00%50.92887,29433.3%50.0%
40.00%50.645510,4820.0%100.0%
40.00%52.851912,0740.0%50.0%

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Ivern vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Ivern vs Karthus matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Karthus's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ivern do against Karthus in the early game?

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

How does Ivern do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Ivern vs Karthus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Karthus matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Karthus with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Karthus?

The best Ivern build against Karthus includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Ivern runes against Karthus?

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

Does Ivern counter Karthus?

Yes, Ivern has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 62.5% win rate. Ivern strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ivern against Karthus?

When playing Ivern 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.