Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Karthusvs Veigar

FMage
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Karthus based on 6 games. Karthus wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Veigar matchup.

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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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Karthus - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
33.3% WR
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Veigar vs Karthus matchup - 66.7% win rate
Veigar
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Veigar Matchup?

Veigar wins the Karthus vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.6
CS / min
6.9
1,566
DMG / min
1,573
14,489
Gold / game
17,417
54
Heal / min
176
379
DMG Mitigated / min
451
0.4
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Karthus vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karthus's 33.3%, giving Veigar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karthus controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karthus needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Veigar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Karthus
6.9Veigar
Karthus and Veigar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,566Karthus
1,573Veigar
Damage output is virtually even between Karthus and Veigar, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,489Karthus
17,417Veigar
Veigar generates a commanding 2,928 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Veigar 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
0.4Karthus
1.0Veigar
Veigar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karthus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
433Karthus
627Veigar
Veigar vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 194 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Veigar 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 Veigar

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Veigar are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Karthus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karthus
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus50.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar50.0%
Late Game
Veigar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus25.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karthus and Veigar, 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.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karthus has the edge early, but Veigar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Karthus Runes Against Veigar

Domination rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs VeigarDomination
Dark Harvest - best Karthus rune vs VeigarCheap Shot - best Karthus rune vs VeigarGrisly Mementos - best Karthus rune vs VeigarUltimate Hunter - best Karthus rune vs Veigar
Sorcery rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Karthus rune vs VeigarGathering Storm - best Karthus rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Karthus the best tools to compete against Veigar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Karthus matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.06%171.01,30814,30060.0%41.7%
60.00%151.51,14013,75075.0%42.9%
50.00%141.41,17215,63920.0%66.7%
46.15%131.27149,46330.0%100.0%
53.85%136.61,15714,83060.0%50.0%
50.00%121.61,30716,73333.3%55.6%
41.67%121.61,21612,92350.0%33.3%
50.00%121.11,22813,83233.3%55.6%
45.45%111.61,22714,58725.0%57.1%
40.00%101.31,20014,022100.0%0.0%
50.00%103.71,39515,835100.0%37.5%
20.00%101.21,25114,4620.0%25.0%
30.00%102.21,46915,9190.0%37.5%
30.00%106.91,0899,89550.0%0.0%
66.67%91.21,08013,79550.0%80.0%
75.00%87.01,68317,98350.0%83.3%
57.14%76.31,56217,8340.0%57.1%
42.86%74.71,53115,14550.0%40.0%
42.86%71.41,21713,214100.0%33.3%
71.43%71.11,14311,97250.0%100.0%
57.14%72.81,01112,47466.7%0.0%
16.67%61.199512,7910.0%33.3%
33.33%66.61,56614,48950.0%25.0%
33.33%66.61,55016,35850.0%25.0%
50.00%62.11,34610,63333.3%66.7%
33.33%66.21,29715,64750.0%25.0%
83.33%63.385112,629100.0%75.0%
83.33%66.41,14812,158100.0%66.7%
50.00%61.21,32612,44650.0%50.0%
40.00%51.21,01612,3930.0%66.7%
60.00%51.090212,784100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.71,24513,5310.0%0.0%
20.00%51.899211,70250.0%0.0%
60.00%51.81,76920,2210.0%60.0%
80.00%55.81,35314,285100.0%66.7%
50.00%41.71,09514,8940.0%50.0%
100.00%21.51,21814,599100.0%100.0%
0.00%11.25876,0680.0%0.0%

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Karthus vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Karthus vs Veigar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karthus's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Karthus do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Veigar 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 Veigar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Karthus vs Veigar matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Karthus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Veigar?

The best Karthus build against Veigar includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karthus runes against Veigar?

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

Does Karthus counter Veigar?

No, Karthus struggles against Veigar with only a 33.3% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.

How do I play Karthus against Veigar?

When playing Karthus against Veigar, play cautiously and avoid Veigar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Veigar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.