Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.1%

Jhinvs Karthus

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jhin wins with a 63.2% win rate (+26.3%) over Karthus based on 19 games. Jhin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Karthus matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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
Karthus - 63.2% win rateKarthus(63.2%)
Jhin - 63.2% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
63.2% WR
VS
Karthus vs Jhin matchup - 36.8% win rate
Karthus
36.8% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Karthus Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 19
63.2%
Win Rate
36.8%
6.5
CS / min
6.5
1,007
DMG / min
1,280
15,995
Gold / game
14,545
188
Heal / min
68
347
DMG Mitigated / min
411
1.0
CC / min
0.6
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Jhin vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 63.2% win rate compared to Karthus's 36.8%, giving Jhin a 26.3 percentage point advantage. Jhin 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 Jhin leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Jhin
6.5Karthus
Jhin and Karthus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,007Jhin
1,280Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Jhin by 273 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin 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
15,995Jhin
14,545Karthus
Jhin generates a commanding 1,450 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin 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
1.0Jhin
0.6Karthus
Jhin provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karthus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
535Jhin
479Karthus
Jhin heals and mitigates 55 more damage per minute than Karthus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Jhin to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Karthus.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin83.3%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus16.7%
Late Game
Jhin
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin53.9%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus46.1%

Jhin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Jhin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Karthus

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs KarthusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs KarthusTaste of Blood - best Jhin rune vs KarthusSixth Sense - best Jhin rune vs KarthusTreasure Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Karthus
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs KarthusSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs KarthusManaflow Band - best Jhin rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.70%8626.681713,70853.4%48.4%
50.37%6756.582714,01252.0%49.3%
48.10%6326.380113,78148.4%47.9%
46.47%5536.681713,81447.7%45.6%
54.88%4416.785313,73252.5%57.0%
49.08%4366.888814,47451.8%47.4%
52.13%3286.687014,23250.7%53.2%
49.64%2806.888714,64552.7%47.6%
47.06%2726.586713,67147.2%46.9%
47.80%2056.378313,42253.7%43.9%
48.04%1796.382714,03450.8%46.4%
58.52%1766.482313,76760.3%57.3%
49.12%1716.483213,42847.4%50.5%
40.85%1646.680512,87634.7%45.6%
35.95%1536.681714,11938.7%34.1%
50.67%1506.283113,36146.5%54.4%
62.40%1256.682114,01457.1%66.7%
52.21%1136.784313,83364.4%44.1%
56.60%1066.591414,21162.5%51.7%
46.43%846.883412,70341.7%52.8%
49.32%736.579813,27450.0%48.8%
49.30%716.686613,89555.6%42.9%
50.00%686.779513,96248.1%51.2%
46.15%656.482612,49141.4%50.0%
46.88%646.582613,91142.9%50.0%
39.34%616.782312,45827.8%56.0%
40.00%606.471312,25832.4%50.0%
51.92%526.590514,37862.5%47.2%
57.14%496.490915,00758.8%56.3%
39.58%486.480313,51044.4%36.7%
57.14%426.475113,05041.7%77.8%
35.71%286.595714,32226.7%46.1%
54.55%226.894615,57242.9%60.0%
45.00%206.167211,64733.3%62.5%
45.00%206.771612,72233.3%62.5%
63.16%196.51,00715,99583.3%53.9%
50.00%186.794913,22233.3%58.3%
61.11%186.783913,16175.0%50.0%
68.75%166.586014,90633.3%90.0%
46.15%136.268511,07157.1%33.3%
38.46%137.199214,63333.3%42.9%
63.64%115.664513,43360.0%66.7%
63.64%116.787814,832100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.678411,41225.0%66.7%
50.00%106.491814,59225.0%66.7%
30.00%106.41,18918,4010.0%37.5%
44.44%96.01,25914,0820.0%80.0%
75.00%86.478414,02075.0%75.0%
50.00%85.976911,80860.0%33.3%
42.86%77.284913,66550.0%33.3%
14.29%75.290612,5710.0%20.0%
66.67%65.01,13613,61150.0%75.0%
50.00%66.397911,64233.3%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03717,845100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.274312,02150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.083312,5880.0%66.7%
40.00%55.874513,56150.0%33.3%
80.00%54.077515,0040.0%80.0%
60.00%57.91,21816,4270.0%75.0%
60.00%55.672714,502100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.397315,9790.0%100.0%
40.00%57.271914,0130.0%50.0%
60.00%56.496515,545100.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Karthus matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to Karthus's 36.8%, a 26.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Karthus with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Jhin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Karthus matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Karthus matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Karthus with a 63.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 26.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Karthus?

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

What are the best Jhin runes against Karthus?

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

Does Jhin counter Karthus?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 63.2% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Jhin against Karthus?

When playing Jhin 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.