LeBlanc - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%

LeBlancvs Karthus

FAssassinMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

LeBlanc vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Karthus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over LeBlanc based on 5 games. LeBlanc wins the early laning phase while Karthus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the LeBlanc vs Karthus matchup.

LeBlanc Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how LeBlanc 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 - 40.0% win rateKarthus(40.0%)
LeBlanc - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
LeBlanc
40.0% WR
VS
Karthus vs LeBlanc matchup - 60.0% win rate
Karthus
60.0% WR

Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Karthus Matchup?

Karthus wins the LeBlanc vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Karthus
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.1
CS / min
7.1
892
DMG / min
1,130
13,152
Gold / game
14,605
167
Heal / min
88
446
DMG Mitigated / min
334
0.5
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

LeBlanc vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The LeBlanc vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karthus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 40.0%, giving Karthus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: LeBlanc controls the early laning stage, but Karthus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — LeBlanc 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 sustain, where LeBlanc leads by 192 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karthus has a strong advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Karthus 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.

LeBlanc vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against LeBlanc in League of Legends

Karthus is favored during the laning phase against LeBlanc, 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
6.1LeBlanc
7.1Karthus
Karthus significantly out-farms LeBlanc by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Karthus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. LeBlanc players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
892LeBlanc
1,130Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages LeBlanc by 237 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. LeBlanc 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
13,152LeBlanc
14,605Karthus
Karthus generates a commanding 1,453 more gold per game than LeBlanc. This substantial economic advantage means Karthus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. LeBlanc should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5LeBlanc
0.4Karthus
Both LeBlanc and Karthus 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
613LeBlanc
422Karthus
LeBlanc vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 192 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc Build Against Karthus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats LeBlanc needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for LeBlanc against Karthus are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives LeBlanc an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Karthus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the LeBlanc vs Karthus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
LeBlanc
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc100.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus0.0%
Late Game
Karthus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc25.0%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus75.0%

LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc. 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: LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc Runes Against Karthus

Domination rune tree - LeBlanc primary runes vs KarthusDomination
Electrocute - best LeBlanc rune vs KarthusSudden Impact - best LeBlanc rune vs KarthusGrisly Mementos - best LeBlanc rune vs KarthusRelentless Hunter - best LeBlanc rune vs Karthus
Sorcery rune tree - LeBlanc secondary runes vs KarthusSorcery
Gathering Storm - best LeBlanc rune vs KarthusTranscendence - best LeBlanc rune vs Karthus
66.7% WR

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


LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows LeBlanc'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 LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

LeBlanc 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
46.02%1765.881511,21749.4%43.0%
47.59%1455.781810,82548.0%47.2%
57.60%1255.785512,06650.0%62.7%
42.86%1195.980011,61643.1%42.6%
45.69%1165.981311,08854.5%37.7%
51.43%1055.885811,71464.3%42.9%
47.57%1035.488212,62348.4%47.2%
54.08%985.690911,30946.7%60.4%
47.96%985.277811,42044.2%50.9%
53.76%936.281211,70858.3%50.9%
50.54%935.986610,78549.0%52.3%
47.67%865.576910,96440.5%53.1%
60.00%855.694312,87775.0%55.4%
50.60%835.673610,60052.6%48.9%
45.45%775.773611,06936.4%52.3%
44.44%725.380411,08541.4%46.5%
47.89%715.991011,02642.4%52.6%
40.58%696.181211,37651.9%33.3%
37.50%645.595611,68533.3%40.5%
51.67%604.590011,77868.2%42.1%
34.48%585.678111,25237.5%32.4%
50.91%556.083011,77543.5%56.3%
53.70%546.290911,16850.0%56.7%
38.89%545.585811,51069.6%16.1%
39.62%535.487812,29625.0%48.5%
44.90%496.282611,11354.2%36.0%
50.00%485.886211,99961.1%43.3%
54.35%465.895011,50450.0%57.1%
45.45%445.786511,38240.0%50.0%
46.51%435.577711,27461.9%31.8%
59.52%426.192311,98852.9%64.0%
36.11%366.51,00412,04343.8%30.0%
54.29%355.990210,90947.1%61.1%
41.18%345.486711,63841.7%40.9%
54.55%335.280010,37750.0%60.0%
54.55%335.886612,26077.8%45.8%
44.83%296.082910,93253.3%35.7%
67.86%284.788112,22157.1%78.6%
60.71%284.784111,14650.0%66.7%
48.15%275.684111,76045.5%50.0%
57.69%264.274610,12853.3%63.6%
48.00%255.91,02413,13250.0%47.1%
66.67%246.493011,62681.8%53.9%
43.48%232.77509,88740.0%46.1%
60.87%231.473610,94775.0%45.5%
27.27%225.674510,99914.3%33.3%
23.81%214.677011,98128.6%21.4%
60.00%205.286112,31250.0%66.7%
38.89%182.068910,57842.9%36.4%
41.18%176.084210,44933.3%50.0%
52.94%176.179910,75650.0%57.1%
31.25%165.172710,87540.0%27.3%
40.00%151.468611,18720.0%50.0%
57.14%146.789812,30460.0%55.6%
57.14%145.51,13411,15840.0%66.7%
50.00%145.71,11213,6260.0%63.6%
46.15%133.584812,02460.0%37.5%
69.23%133.387310,05083.3%57.1%
53.85%132.172211,37060.0%50.0%
76.92%131.57699,70257.1%100.0%
61.54%136.486512,54671.4%50.0%
76.92%132.679110,58380.0%75.0%
53.85%136.298912,84925.0%66.7%
50.00%125.977410,06355.6%33.3%
27.27%112.382311,5080.0%37.5%
27.27%116.086611,91540.0%16.7%
36.36%113.086210,70150.0%28.6%
27.27%111.96339,96325.0%28.6%
54.55%116.087610,16666.7%40.0%
20.00%101.56008,36020.0%20.0%
50.00%101.96089,51042.9%66.7%
70.00%105.41,08311,37550.0%100.0%
40.00%105.71,01413,88066.7%28.6%
30.00%101.865610,01340.0%20.0%
88.89%91.660010,758100.0%75.0%
33.33%94.892813,1450.0%37.5%
55.56%91.784010,77875.0%40.0%
44.44%95.71,01713,53250.0%42.9%
37.50%82.17059,94450.0%25.0%
37.50%86.391912,680100.0%16.7%
37.50%81.486814,0240.0%37.5%
85.71%75.794212,444100.0%80.0%
57.14%75.31,01812,33266.7%50.0%
71.43%72.25316,372100.0%33.3%
33.33%66.28877,05140.0%0.0%
50.00%65.77238,65233.3%66.7%
83.33%61.569511,783100.0%75.0%
50.00%65.587713,67433.3%66.7%
66.67%65.889012,56866.7%66.7%
40.00%52.06638,41033.3%50.0%
80.00%54.992010,90175.0%100.0%
80.00%55.780513,712100.0%75.0%
20.00%53.685012,628100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.61,22210,975100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.189213,152100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.486412,581100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.190410,02466.7%50.0%

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LeBlanc vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does LeBlanc do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Karthus wins the LeBlanc vs Karthus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does LeBlanc do against Karthus in the early game?

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

How does LeBlanc do against Karthus in the late game?

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

Karthus wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karthus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best LeBlanc build against Karthus?

The best LeBlanc build against Karthus includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best LeBlanc runes against Karthus?

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

Does LeBlanc counter Karthus?

No, LeBlanc struggles against Karthus with only a 40.0% win rate. Karthus has the advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karthus's lead.

How do I play LeBlanc against Karthus?

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