Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.9%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Karthusvs Yorick

SMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Yorick wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Karthus based on 6 games. Yorick 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 Yorick 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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Yorick - 33.3% win rateYorick(33.3%)
Karthus - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
33.3% WR
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Yorick vs Karthus matchup - 66.7% win rate
Yorick
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Yorick Matchup?

Yorick wins the Karthus vs Yorick matchup
Winner
Yorick
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.9
CS / min
7.5
947
DMG / min
995
12,884
Gold / game
15,635
153
Heal / min
407
484
DMG Mitigated / min
965
0.6
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Karthus vs Yorick Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Yorick wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karthus's 33.3%, giving Yorick a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Yorick 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 sustain, where Yorick leads by 736 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yorick 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 Yorick 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 Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown

Yorick wins the laning phase against Karthus in League of Legends

Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yorick holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Karthus
7.5Yorick
Yorick edges out Karthus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yorick.
Damage
947Karthus
995Yorick
Yorick deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Karthus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Karthus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yorick's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,884Karthus
15,635Yorick
Yorick generates a commanding 2,751 more gold per game than Karthus. This substantial economic advantage means Yorick 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
0.6Karthus
0.4Yorick
Both Karthus and Yorick provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
636Karthus
1,372Yorick
Yorick vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 736 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yorick 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 Yorick

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Yorick are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Yorick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yorick
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus0.0%
Yorick early game win rateYorick100.0%
Late Game
Yorick
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus40.0%
Yorick late game win rateYorick60.0%

Yorick 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 Yorick can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yorick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Yorick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Yorick 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 Yorick

Sorcery rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs YorickSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Karthus rune vs YorickAxiom Arcanist - best Karthus rune vs YorickTranscendence - best Karthus rune vs YorickGathering Storm - best Karthus rune vs Yorick
Precision rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs YorickPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Karthus rune vs YorickPresence of Mind - best Karthus rune vs Yorick
100.0% WR

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


Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.70%546.71,33414,54150.0%55.9%
51.16%431.21,04811,95850.0%52.2%
58.14%436.71,20812,83173.7%45.8%
40.48%426.51,29613,12741.2%40.0%
57.50%401.51,23315,07857.1%57.7%
38.46%391.31,19712,44826.3%50.0%
60.53%386.51,26714,33071.4%54.2%
50.00%361.41,14913,02452.9%47.4%
55.56%366.71,46014,98658.3%54.2%
45.71%351.51,09713,80160.0%40.0%
34.29%351.41,05512,46233.3%35.0%
58.82%341.31,14314,80861.5%57.1%
40.63%321.294712,75242.9%38.9%
46.88%326.61,37414,56245.5%47.6%
41.38%291.91,25715,09814.3%50.0%
53.57%286.51,37014,14469.2%40.0%
50.00%241.51,25915,57783.3%38.9%
75.00%241.21,01112,78677.8%73.3%
34.78%231.51,11612,54430.0%38.5%
47.83%232.41,09311,86856.3%28.6%
40.91%221.61,18512,56430.0%50.0%
42.86%211.31,17914,31028.6%50.0%
71.43%216.61,47816,88675.0%69.2%
60.00%201.11,18613,65637.5%75.0%
45.00%201.61,08311,55250.0%40.0%
35.00%201.31,04511,40125.0%50.0%
50.00%204.11,21112,62155.6%45.5%
47.37%196.51,24415,44760.0%42.9%
42.11%191.41,34614,53825.0%54.5%
42.11%191.51,24213,66828.6%50.0%
52.63%192.21,18114,28171.4%41.7%
50.00%181.51,08712,34350.0%50.0%
50.00%181.31,23014,05750.0%50.0%
77.78%181.31,08712,114100.0%42.9%
55.56%184.21,24014,43560.0%53.9%
43.75%166.31,12114,28540.0%45.5%
53.33%154.11,36816,83250.0%54.5%
80.00%152.099411,18690.0%60.0%
26.67%151.31,17912,85120.0%30.0%
60.00%151.51,10812,62683.3%44.4%
35.71%146.31,31813,13233.3%40.0%
57.14%142.31,15715,2470.0%66.7%
38.46%132.01,23814,09433.3%40.0%
76.92%132.11,28513,53085.7%66.7%
66.67%121.81,18713,32480.0%57.1%
58.33%121.31,39613,14560.0%57.1%
50.00%127.01,30213,89766.7%33.3%
58.33%126.61,38813,32750.0%62.5%
41.67%126.41,23513,14220.0%57.1%
45.45%115.895413,05333.3%50.0%
81.82%111.71,19414,61275.0%85.7%
54.55%111.31,27914,66160.0%50.0%
45.45%117.11,08011,40140.0%50.0%
36.36%111.81,02013,23414.3%75.0%
70.00%106.41,03611,954100.0%57.1%
50.00%102.41,34313,76025.0%66.7%
30.00%101.21,12712,91820.0%40.0%
70.00%105.71,17712,26566.7%71.4%
22.22%92.11,34614,6000.0%50.0%
22.22%92.21,13015,204100.0%12.5%
66.67%96.91,10014,97766.7%66.7%
33.33%96.81,13311,31225.0%40.0%
55.56%97.21,13411,62680.0%25.0%
22.22%96.71,29415,7530.0%28.6%
37.50%84.61,30111,12625.0%50.0%
50.00%85.01,42213,05933.3%60.0%
12.50%85.91,33515,2420.0%12.5%
62.50%85.11,26013,70733.3%80.0%
50.00%86.61,18114,0030.0%57.1%
62.50%85.91,18113,999100.0%57.1%
75.00%84.11,11110,85375.0%75.0%
37.50%85.31,11610,64020.0%66.7%
25.00%86.61,55912,58120.0%33.3%
50.00%82.21,10812,44733.3%60.0%
62.50%82.01,14212,80160.0%66.7%
42.86%74.01,14113,40733.3%50.0%
42.86%76.51,69212,8790.0%50.0%
28.57%76.31,35314,4450.0%40.0%
57.14%72.11,27616,60750.0%60.0%
71.43%76.91,63117,19733.3%100.0%
33.33%66.41,32513,92733.3%33.3%
33.33%66.994712,8840.0%40.0%
50.00%61.91,17712,94250.0%50.0%
66.67%62.31,10912,99950.0%75.0%
33.33%66.91,15611,25120.0%100.0%
83.33%62.31,07613,88766.7%100.0%
80.00%53.41,15614,20650.0%100.0%
60.00%53.41,49814,27150.0%66.7%
40.00%52.593710,52733.3%50.0%
40.00%53.91,51715,5010.0%50.0%
40.00%51.11,09413,00350.0%33.3%
60.00%52.71,40516,0870.0%100.0%
20.00%56.31,45211,5710.0%33.3%
60.00%56.91,14410,50466.7%50.0%

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Karthus vs Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Yorick in League of Legends?

Yorick wins the Karthus vs Yorick 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 26.10.

How does Karthus do against Yorick in the early game?

In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Karthus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Yorick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karthus do against Yorick in the late game?

In the late game, Yorick takes over the Karthus vs Yorick matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Yorick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karthus vs Yorick matchup?

Yorick wins the matchup against Karthus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Yorick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Yorick?

The best Karthus build against Yorick includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karthus runes against Yorick?

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

Does Karthus counter Yorick?

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

How do I play Karthus against Yorick?

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