Karthusvs Jhin
Karthus vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Karthus wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Jhin based on 6 games. Karthus 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 Jhin 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 Jhin Matchup?
Karthus vs Jhin Matchup Summary
The Karthus vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Jhin's 16.7%, giving Karthus a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Karthus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jhin 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus players can confidently pick into Jhin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jhin away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Karthus vs Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown
Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karthus holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karthus100.0%
Jhin0.0%Karthus66.7%Jhin33.3%Karthus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Karthus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Karthus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Karthus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Karthus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jhin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Karthus Runes Against Jhin
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Karthus to press their advantage against Jhin, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.0 | 1,308 | 14,300 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 1,140 | 13,750 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.4 | 1,172 | 15,639 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.2 | 714 | 9,463 | 30.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.6 | 1,157 | 14,830 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.6 | 1,307 | 16,733 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 1,216 | 12,923 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 1,228 | 13,832 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.6 | 1,227 | 14,587 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 1,200 | 14,022 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 1,395 | 15,835 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 1,251 | 14,462 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 1,469 | 15,919 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 1,089 | 9,895 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 1,080 | 13,795 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,683 | 17,983 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,562 | 17,834 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.7 | 1,531 | 15,145 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 1,217 | 13,214 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 1,143 | 11,972 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.8 | 1,011 | 12,474 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 995 | 12,791 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,566 | 14,489 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,550 | 16,358 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 1,346 | 10,633 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,297 | 15,647 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 851 | 12,629 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,148 | 12,158 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 1,326 | 12,446 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,016 | 12,393 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 902 | 12,784 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,245 | 13,531 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 992 | 11,702 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 1,769 | 20,221 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,353 | 14,285 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.7 | 1,095 | 14,894 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 2 | 1.5 | 1,218 | 14,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 1.2 | 587 | 6,068 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Karthus vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karthus do against Jhin in League of Legends?
Karthus wins the Karthus vs Jhin matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Jhin's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Karthus do against Jhin in the early game?
In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Jhin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Karthus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Karthus do against Jhin in the late game?
In the late game, Karthus takes over the Karthus vs Jhin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Karthus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Karthus vs Jhin matchup?
Karthus wins the matchup against Jhin with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Karthus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Karthus build against Jhin?
The best Karthus build against Jhin includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Karthus runes against Jhin?
The best Karthus runes against Jhin use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Karthus vs Jhin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karthus counter Jhin?
Yes, Karthus has a favorable matchup against Jhin with a 83.3% win rate. Karthus strongly counters Jhin in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Karthus against Jhin?
When playing Karthus against Jhin, 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.