Karthusvs Evelynn
Karthus vs Evelynn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Evelynn wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Karthus based on 4 games. Evelynn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup.
Karthus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Karthus 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 Karthus vs Evelynn Matchup?
Karthus vs Evelynn Matchup Summary
The Karthus vs Evelynn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 4 recent matches analyzed, Evelynn wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, giving Evelynn a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Evelynn 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 1.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Evelynn has a strong advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Evelynn overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Karthus vs Evelynn Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Evelynn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Karthus Build Against Evelynn
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Evelynn, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Evelynn are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Karthus 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 Evelynn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karthus0.0%
Evelynn100.0%Karthus33.3%Evelynn66.7%Evelynn 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 Evelynn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Evelynn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Evelynn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Evelynn 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 Karthus Runes Against Evelynn
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Karthus the best tools to compete against Evelynn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Karthus'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 Karthus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.6 | 1,307 | 14,667 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.4 | 1,268 | 16,483 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.7 | 1,137 | 14,455 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.2 | 890 | 10,329 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,138 | 12,772 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,060 | 13,526 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 1,223 | 15,650 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 932 | 12,478 | 20.0% | 83.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 1,252 | 16,587 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 1,058 | 11,509 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.9 | 1,580 | 16,289 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.1 | 1,465 | 16,151 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 1,364 | 13,215 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 1,294 | 11,389 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 1,195 | 14,494 | 0.0% | 85.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 1,032 | 11,643 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 915 | 9,770 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 1,146 | 11,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,210 | 11,767 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.8 | 1,200 | 14,235 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 1,151 | 15,151 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,054 | 14,893 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,013 | 11,523 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,187 | 14,675 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 1,140 | 13,258 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,264 | 10,417 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 1,006 | 13,487 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 934 | 11,786 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,379 | 16,148 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 979 | 3,165 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 1,046 | 14,377 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 1.4 | 1,384 | 13,821 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 2.3 | 1,121 | 13,886 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 2 | 1.5 | 1,218 | 14,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Karthus vs Evelynn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karthus do against Evelynn in League of Legends?
Evelynn wins the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 4 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Karthus do against Evelynn in the early game?
In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Karthus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Karthus do against Evelynn in the late game?
In the late game, Evelynn takes over the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Evelynn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup?
Evelynn wins the matchup against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Evelynn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 4 games analyzed.
What is the best Karthus build against Evelynn?
The best Karthus build against Evelynn includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Karthus runes against Evelynn?
The best Karthus runes against Evelynn use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Karthus vs Evelynn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karthus counter Evelynn?
No, Karthus struggles against Evelynn with only a 25.0% win rate. Evelynn has the advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Evelynn's lead.
How do I play Karthus against Evelynn?
When playing Karthus against Evelynn, play cautiously and avoid Evelynn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Evelynn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.