Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Karthusvs Udyr

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Udyr is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karthus wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Udyr based on 12 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 Udyr matchup.

Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord
Metabot Logo
MetaBot Desktop
Counter picks in champ select

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.

Compare against an opponent
Karthus - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
50.0% WR
VS
Udyr vs Karthus matchup - 50.0% win rate
Udyr
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Udyr Matchup?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Udyr matchup
Winner
Karthus
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.6
CS / min
1.8
1,101
DMG / min
589
11,974
Gold / game
11,767
272
Heal / min
559
470
DMG Mitigated / min
1,688
0.5
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Karthus vs Udyr Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Udyr matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Udyr's 50.0%, giving Karthus a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Karthus holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Udyr can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Udyr leads by 1,505 HP/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 Udyr'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 Udyr Laning Phase Breakdown

Udyr wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Karthus
1.8Udyr
Karthus and Udyr farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,101Karthus
589Udyr
Karthus heavily out-damages Udyr by 512 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Udyr 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
11,974Karthus
11,767Udyr
Karthus and Udyr generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 207 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Karthus
0.8Udyr
Udyr 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 Udyr coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
742Karthus
2,247Udyr
Udyr vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 1,505 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr 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 Udyr

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Udyr, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Udyr are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Udyr. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Udyr matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karthus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus50.0%
Udyr early game win rateUdyr50.0%
Late Game
Karthus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus50.0%
Udyr late game win rateUdyr50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karthus and Udyr, with Karthus holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Karthus nor Udyr has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Karthus Runes Against Udyr

Domination rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs UdyrDomination
Dark Harvest - best Karthus rune vs UdyrCheap Shot - best Karthus rune vs UdyrGrisly Mementos - best Karthus rune vs UdyrUltimate Hunter - best Karthus rune vs Udyr
Sorcery rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs UdyrSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Karthus rune vs UdyrGathering Storm - best Karthus rune vs Udyr
66.7% 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 Udyr.


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.

Karthus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%341.51,21014,46054.5%47.8%
53.85%261.71,10713,35375.0%44.4%
65.38%261.61,21314,12962.5%66.7%
42.86%211.61,27314,86962.5%30.8%
57.14%216.71,27214,85833.3%66.7%
66.67%216.91,36914,65075.0%61.5%
60.00%206.21,54715,16337.5%75.0%
47.37%192.31,29912,04137.5%54.5%
36.84%196.31,22212,59850.0%30.8%
63.16%191.31,18912,55066.7%61.5%
44.44%181.598412,23128.6%54.5%
41.18%171.31,17413,39350.0%36.4%
64.71%171.41,13313,53860.0%66.7%
58.82%176.11,29612,02328.6%80.0%
31.25%161.199810,23422.2%42.9%
37.50%161.21,03611,54922.2%57.1%
56.25%161.41,29115,82233.3%61.5%
53.33%153.81,15513,36371.4%37.5%
57.14%141.51,18916,77080.0%44.4%
71.43%141.11,31714,69160.0%77.8%
38.46%132.11,36416,13750.0%33.3%
69.23%131.71,10914,29450.0%77.8%
38.46%131.61,25013,79266.7%30.0%
38.46%131.91,01213,36340.0%37.5%
50.00%121.61,10111,97450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.31,07513,07060.0%42.9%
33.33%125.81,24213,03514.3%60.0%
36.36%111.21,17313,47040.0%33.3%
45.45%111.31,27013,00666.7%37.5%
45.45%111.41,19814,74550.0%44.4%
72.73%111.71,13312,27275.0%71.4%
40.00%106.41,24514,25550.0%37.5%
50.00%101.21,07211,23725.0%66.7%
60.00%103.81,32616,244100.0%55.6%
50.00%107.01,11913,92733.3%57.1%
50.00%106.11,27114,6470.0%62.5%
66.67%91.71,14715,247100.0%57.1%
77.78%96.61,16214,76466.7%83.3%
37.50%85.91,03911,3920.0%100.0%
87.50%84.11,12512,35175.0%100.0%
57.14%71.71,40716,43933.3%75.0%
57.14%76.81,18913,55850.0%60.0%
28.57%75.78099,61440.0%0.0%
71.43%75.31,42315,6410.0%83.3%
50.00%67.81,51610,97075.0%0.0%
16.67%66.81,0689,34925.0%0.0%
16.67%67.01,14313,26333.3%0.0%
66.67%65.71,15611,1440.0%100.0%
50.00%62.51,11011,40975.0%0.0%
66.67%67.51,51118,2240.0%80.0%
60.00%55.61,04712,658100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.41,36115,8020.0%75.0%
40.00%52.11,18610,48033.3%50.0%
60.00%52.31,12814,9440.0%75.0%
20.00%55.81,75514,34450.0%0.0%
40.00%57.01,62911,36466.7%0.0%
80.00%53.31,36913,229100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.21,67613,06650.0%33.3%
60.00%51.11,23114,7290.0%75.0%
100.00%21.51,21814,599100.0%100.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Karthus vs Udyr - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Udyr in League of Legends?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Udyr matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Udyr's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karthus do against Udyr in the early game?

In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Udyr with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Udyr in the late game?

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

Who wins the Karthus vs Udyr matchup?

Karthus wins the matchup against Udyr with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Karthus is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Udyr?

The best Karthus build against Udyr includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Udyr?

The best Karthus runes against Udyr use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Karthus vs Udyr matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karthus counter Udyr?

Yes, Karthus has a favorable matchup against Udyr with a 50.0% win rate. Karthus slightly edges out Udyr in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Karthus against Udyr?

When playing Karthus against Udyr, 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.