Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Karthusvs Yunara

DMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus vs Yunara is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karthus wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Yunara based on 11 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 Yunara 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.

Compare against an opponent
Yunara - 63.6% win rateYunara(63.6%)
Karthus - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Karthus
63.6% WR
VS
Yunara vs Karthus matchup - 36.4% win rate
Yunara
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Karthus vs Yunara Matchup?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Karthus
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.8
CS / min
7.1
1,405
DMG / min
954
15,260
Gold / game
14,705
92
Heal / min
172
438
DMG Mitigated / min
432
0.6
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Karthus vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Karthus vs Yunara matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Yunara's 36.4%, giving Karthus a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Karthus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yunara 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 Karthus leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus players can confidently pick into Yunara and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yunara 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 Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Karthus
7.1Yunara
Karthus and Yunara 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
1,405Karthus
954Yunara
Karthus heavily out-damages Yunara by 450 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yunara 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
15,260Karthus
14,705Yunara
Karthus earns 555 more gold per game than Yunara, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Karthus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.6Karthus
0.4Yunara
Both Karthus and Yunara 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
530Karthus
603Yunara
Yunara heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Karthus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Yunara to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Karthus.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karthus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Karthus early game win rateKarthus60.0%
Yunara early game win rateYunara40.0%
Late Game
Karthus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karthus late game win rateKarthus66.7%
Yunara late game win rateYunara33.3%

Karthus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Yunara. 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 Yunara. 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. Yunara players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karthus Runes Against Yunara

Domination rune tree - Karthus primary runes vs YunaraDomination
Dark Harvest - best Karthus rune vs YunaraCheap Shot - best Karthus rune vs YunaraGrisly Mementos - best Karthus rune vs YunaraUltimate Hunter - best Karthus rune vs Yunara
Precision rune tree - Karthus secondary runes vs YunaraPrecision
Triumph - best Karthus rune vs YunaraLast Stand - best Karthus rune vs Yunara
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Karthus to press their advantage against Yunara, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.78%411.51,24613,63464.7%37.5%
45.00%401.71,19914,67650.0%41.7%
37.84%371.81,20313,45342.9%34.8%
59.46%376.81,20414,13361.1%57.9%
58.33%361.41,18514,86346.1%65.2%
42.86%351.61,14713,92340.0%45.0%
44.12%341.41,12214,48658.3%36.4%
65.63%326.31,26613,64771.4%61.1%
50.00%281.61,25415,99971.4%42.9%
44.44%276.11,21913,94641.7%46.7%
59.26%276.01,24814,69160.0%58.8%
60.00%251.51,20814,13545.5%71.4%
63.64%222.01,41215,52085.7%53.3%
63.64%226.01,33115,66162.5%64.3%
57.89%191.21,11113,72737.5%72.7%
36.84%196.51,28014,54516.7%46.1%
42.11%191.51,29515,86340.0%42.9%
57.89%191.41,15014,33071.4%50.0%
47.06%176.41,29415,52850.0%46.1%
76.47%171.21,06613,39466.7%87.5%
47.06%171.81,19814,51350.0%46.1%
75.00%161.41,29814,71466.7%80.0%
56.25%161.51,14013,02250.0%62.5%
26.67%151.31,03412,14627.3%25.0%
33.33%152.11,14213,21320.0%40.0%
35.71%141.11,12013,85225.0%50.0%
38.46%131.21,08313,38916.7%57.1%
38.46%131.41,18614,42740.0%37.5%
23.08%132.21,01010,85522.2%25.0%
46.15%136.01,24613,80450.0%44.4%
53.85%137.11,16413,19242.9%66.7%
50.00%123.71,31914,92180.0%28.6%
50.00%121.21,22814,55325.0%62.5%
25.00%126.51,36414,04133.3%16.7%
83.33%121.41,23815,11766.7%88.9%
25.00%121.61,12615,19325.0%25.0%
66.67%127.31,53918,810100.0%60.0%
25.00%121.21,07613,8870.0%60.0%
50.00%121.31,03811,95450.0%50.0%
63.64%116.81,40515,26060.0%66.7%
63.64%112.91,09213,99266.7%62.5%
27.27%111.31,12512,25020.0%33.3%
18.18%111.51,18312,73025.0%14.3%
45.45%116.71,23014,91440.0%50.0%
70.00%105.91,26912,68760.0%80.0%
60.00%107.01,16813,68960.0%60.0%
60.00%101.41,38813,38660.0%60.0%
70.00%107.11,33314,53075.0%66.7%
33.33%97.31,21213,57820.0%50.0%
44.44%93.899013,717100.0%28.6%
22.22%96.81,08812,89120.0%25.0%
66.67%91.61,56915,98675.0%60.0%
66.67%91.81,22714,33780.0%50.0%
33.33%94.81,07213,64425.0%40.0%
50.00%86.71,22114,59460.0%33.3%
37.50%81.81,33816,668100.0%28.6%
42.86%72.11,10612,56733.3%50.0%
42.86%72.21,17211,38060.0%0.0%
42.86%72.01,37413,47750.0%33.3%
42.86%77.21,12512,97033.3%50.0%
71.43%75.71,05413,5520.0%100.0%
71.43%71.21,49615,8850.0%83.3%
14.29%72.91,23213,7160.0%33.3%
57.14%72.01,19112,95466.7%50.0%
42.86%72.11,19315,03550.0%40.0%
85.71%71.61,34617,646100.0%80.0%
57.14%72.81,23515,411100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.91,27912,34425.0%100.0%
66.67%61.31,38414,20166.7%66.7%
66.67%61.396311,486100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.41,55214,5320.0%33.3%
33.33%62.481311,29650.0%0.0%
66.67%64.01,15114,6630.0%80.0%
16.67%61.41,19215,1100.0%20.0%
50.00%61.61,26817,2400.0%60.0%
60.00%55.91,19113,24966.7%50.0%
40.00%51.61,10312,8790.0%66.7%
40.00%56.81,00311,9160.0%50.0%
60.00%55.11,47719,353100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.81,10312,98150.0%0.0%
60.00%53.17289,38375.0%0.0%
60.00%57.11,03414,8450.0%75.0%
20.00%58.21,15513,53650.0%0.0%
60.00%52.382213,48466.7%50.0%

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Karthus vs Yunara - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karthus do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Karthus wins the Karthus vs Yunara matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Yunara's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karthus do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Yunara with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Karthus takes over the Karthus vs Yunara 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 Yunara matchup?

Karthus wins the matchup against Yunara with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Karthus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Karthus build against Yunara?

The best Karthus build against Yunara includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karthus runes against Yunara?

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

Does Karthus counter Yunara?

Yes, Karthus has a favorable matchup against Yunara with a 63.6% win rate. Karthus strongly counters Yunara in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karthus against Yunara?

When playing Karthus against Yunara, 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.