Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Karthusvs Seraphine

BMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Seraphine is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Karthus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Seraphine based on 8 games. Seraphine wins the early laning phase while Karthus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Seraphine 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.

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Seraphine - 50.0% win rateSeraphine(50.0%)
Karthus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
50.0% WR
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Seraphine vs Karthus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Seraphine
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Seraphine Matchup?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Seraphine matchup
Winner
Karthus
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.7
CS / min
4.1
1,247
DMG / min
627
15,161
Gold / game
13,263
102
Heal / min
524
431
DMG Mitigated / min
377
0.7
CC / min
1.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Karthus vs Seraphine Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Seraphine matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Seraphine's 50.0%, giving Karthus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Seraphine controls the early laning stage, but Karthus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Seraphine needs to press advantages before Karthus reaches their power spikes, while Karthus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Karthus leads by 620 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Seraphine's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Karthus vs Seraphine Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against Seraphine in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.7Karthus
4.1Seraphine
Karthus edges out Seraphine by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Karthus.
Damage
1,247Karthus
627Seraphine
Karthus heavily out-damages Seraphine by 620 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Seraphine 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
15,161Karthus
13,263Seraphine
Karthus generates a commanding 1,898 more gold per game than Seraphine. This substantial economic advantage means Karthus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Seraphine should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Karthus
1.0Seraphine
Seraphine provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karthus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Seraphine coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
534Karthus
901Seraphine
Seraphine vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 368 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Seraphine 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.

Best Karthus Build Against Seraphine

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Seraphine, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Seraphine are Liandry's Torment, Void Staff 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 Seraphine. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Seraphine matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Seraphine
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus25.0%
Seraphine early game win rateSeraphine75.0%
Late Game
Karthus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus75.0%
Seraphine late game win rateSeraphine25.0%

Seraphine dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Seraphine 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Seraphine. Extended games heavily favor Karthus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Seraphine must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Karthus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Karthus survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Karthus Runes Against Seraphine

Domination rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs SeraphineDomination
Dark Harvest - best Karthus rune vs SeraphineCheap Shot - best Karthus rune vs SeraphineGrisly Mementos - best Karthus rune vs SeraphineUltimate Hunter - best Karthus rune vs Seraphine
Sorcery rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs SeraphineSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Karthus rune vs SeraphineGathering Storm - best Karthus rune vs Seraphine
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Karthus maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Seraphine.


Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.

Karthus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.47%431.51,21114,74546.7%67.9%
59.52%421.41,14614,12047.6%71.4%
43.59%391.31,14213,12747.1%40.9%
63.89%366.61,28514,80341.7%75.0%
45.45%331.51,23015,24561.5%35.0%
61.29%311.61,18415,08750.0%66.7%
35.48%311.41,30212,72033.3%37.5%
40.00%301.91,23113,75450.0%33.3%
58.62%291.31,15214,88977.8%50.0%
55.17%297.01,46114,73946.1%62.5%
55.17%296.81,36014,77653.9%56.3%
64.29%286.81,50015,24670.0%61.1%
57.69%261.41,39516,57285.7%47.4%
48.00%251.31,25314,19450.0%47.1%
44.00%256.71,35112,58366.7%23.1%
52.00%257.11,23013,93158.3%46.1%
29.17%241.61,30715,28516.7%33.3%
68.18%226.21,39316,20160.0%75.0%
52.38%212.499313,08937.5%61.5%
38.10%211.61,03913,12540.0%36.4%
66.67%217.31,39113,87180.0%54.5%
70.00%201.41,19014,75962.5%75.0%
42.11%192.61,06712,40655.6%30.0%
36.84%196.21,23012,04245.5%25.0%
73.68%195.21,13412,16276.9%66.7%
50.00%182.21,19412,68225.0%70.0%
41.18%171.61,23013,52933.3%45.5%
41.18%172.51,18814,84260.0%33.3%
47.06%171.91,26214,04650.0%45.5%
50.00%161.41,35715,18757.1%44.4%
62.50%166.51,38415,94771.4%55.6%
50.00%161.61,04112,14580.0%36.4%
60.00%151.61,37813,28057.1%62.5%
60.00%152.01,30416,40150.0%63.6%
60.00%151.21,15514,70750.0%66.7%
64.29%141.51,28914,83560.0%66.7%
35.71%141.51,16811,78937.5%33.3%
46.15%131.21,21513,64050.0%42.9%
23.08%132.71,10713,7260.0%30.0%
41.67%121.91,13413,65120.0%57.1%
41.67%121.31,43215,34240.0%42.9%
50.00%121.61,37216,603100.0%33.3%
45.45%113.41,00014,20233.3%50.0%
70.00%107.41,30813,51985.7%33.3%
70.00%106.31,14413,81975.0%66.7%
50.00%101.51,09414,69540.0%60.0%
66.67%95.31,27511,16780.0%50.0%
77.78%96.91,54314,94183.3%66.7%
77.78%96.41,42617,292100.0%75.0%
55.56%92.01,05513,61450.0%60.0%
55.56%96.71,32010,34750.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,42015,8710.0%83.3%
87.50%86.01,20913,52866.7%100.0%
62.50%81.591411,68960.0%66.7%
75.00%83.31,18115,18766.7%80.0%
37.50%81.61,32512,29233.3%50.0%
25.00%81.01,1779,88240.0%0.0%
37.50%85.91,29413,4380.0%42.9%
87.50%81.193011,739100.0%66.7%
37.50%85.196910,8330.0%75.0%
50.00%84.71,24715,16125.0%75.0%
37.50%82.11,24813,00025.0%50.0%
12.50%84.596911,57216.7%0.0%
75.00%81.41,01211,30975.0%75.0%
37.50%83.41,28413,665100.0%16.7%
42.86%74.81,05911,2810.0%75.0%
71.43%77.31,47814,622100.0%66.7%
42.86%72.61,21313,76540.0%50.0%
85.71%71.31,06312,33480.0%100.0%
71.43%71.71,2489,768100.0%50.0%
85.71%76.81,1058,88485.7%0.0%
85.71%71.31,63616,296100.0%83.3%
42.86%76.61,34314,33650.0%33.3%
57.14%77.61,4799,02660.0%50.0%
42.86%76.11,30214,16475.0%0.0%
33.33%62.81,36614,33150.0%25.0%
16.67%67.31,71116,7850.0%20.0%
66.67%66.71,18712,81350.0%75.0%
83.33%62.71,18713,78266.7%100.0%
33.33%67.31,22311,6740.0%66.7%
33.33%67.01,50812,64533.3%33.3%
0.00%57.11,77818,0110.0%0.0%
40.00%56.71,0339,56725.0%100.0%
60.00%52.09609,78750.0%100.0%
20.00%56.31,37615,1170.0%33.3%
80.00%52.91,24614,608100.0%0.0%
80.00%51.31,27114,68650.0%100.0%
40.00%51.31,06613,764100.0%25.0%
80.00%57.41,06214,08175.0%100.0%

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Karthus vs Seraphine - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Seraphine in League of Legends?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Seraphine matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Seraphine's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Karthus do against Seraphine in the early game?

In the early game, Seraphine has the advantage against Karthus with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Seraphine players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karthus do against Seraphine in the late game?

In the late game, Karthus takes over the Karthus vs Seraphine matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Karthus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karthus vs Seraphine matchup?

Karthus wins the matchup against Seraphine with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Karthus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Seraphine?

The best Karthus build against Seraphine includes Liandry's Torment, Void Staff, 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 Seraphine?

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

Does Karthus counter Seraphine?

Yes, Karthus has a favorable matchup against Seraphine with a 50.0% win rate. Karthus slightly edges out Seraphine in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Karthus against Seraphine?

When playing Karthus against Seraphine, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Seraphine. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.