Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Udyrvs Karthus

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Udyr vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Udyr wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Karthus based on 7 games. Udyr holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Karthus matchup.

Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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 - 57.1% win rateKarthus(57.1%)
Udyr - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
57.1% WR
VS
Karthus vs Udyr matchup - 42.9% win rate
Karthus
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Karthus Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.5
CS / min
2.1
678
DMG / min
1,193
13,130
Gold / game
15,035
408
Heal / min
302
1,146
DMG Mitigated / min
447
0.9
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Udyr vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Karthus's 42.9%, giving Udyr a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Udyr 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 Udyr leads by 804 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Udyr vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

Karthus is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, 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
1.5Udyr
2.1Karthus
Karthus edges out Udyr by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Karthus.
Damage
678Udyr
1,193Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Udyr by 515 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
13,130Udyr
15,035Karthus
Karthus generates a commanding 1,905 more gold per game than Udyr. This substantial economic advantage means Karthus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Udyr should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Udyr
0.7Karthus
Both Udyr 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
1,554Udyr
749Karthus
Udyr vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 804 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 Udyr Build Against Karthus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Karthus are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karthus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Udyr vs Karthus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Udyr
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr50.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus50.0%
Late Game
Udyr
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr60.0%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus40.0%

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

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

Udyr 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 Udyr Runes Against Karthus

Domination rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs KarthusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Udyr rune vs KarthusCheap Shot - best Udyr rune vs KarthusSixth Sense - best Udyr rune vs KarthusUltimate Hunter - best Udyr rune vs Karthus
Sorcery rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs KarthusSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Udyr rune vs KarthusGathering Storm - best Udyr rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Udyr 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
44.16%771.871212,86140.0%47.6%
52.11%711.162412,30154.0%50.0%
58.06%621.365913,41259.3%57.1%
42.62%611.268411,77151.9%35.3%
46.30%541.673312,73844.8%48.0%
48.08%526.776411,64938.1%54.8%
39.22%511.469111,93044.0%34.6%
50.00%501.460511,85754.8%42.1%
54.35%461.166412,54456.5%52.2%
55.26%381.576114,06964.7%47.6%
54.05%371.860311,70352.2%57.1%
45.95%372.676913,03265.0%23.5%
33.33%362.692911,66317.6%47.4%
50.00%343.380712,55656.3%44.4%
50.00%322.872713,11730.8%63.2%
46.88%321.472512,24642.1%53.9%
38.71%315.679212,37035.7%41.2%
35.48%311.568612,80828.6%41.2%
53.33%301.768514,13466.7%44.4%
46.67%301.470913,05672.7%31.6%
55.56%271.777013,31764.3%46.1%
33.33%274.872211,64850.0%20.0%
46.15%262.667210,97735.7%58.3%
38.46%261.667612,28950.0%28.6%
46.15%261.463113,11562.5%38.9%
56.00%251.371413,82450.0%61.5%
56.00%254.868810,36057.1%54.5%
62.50%243.781812,24966.7%58.3%
41.67%241.265612,49054.5%30.8%
30.43%234.359410,22025.0%36.4%
47.62%211.272213,52771.4%35.7%
57.14%211.466111,74636.4%80.0%
33.33%211.35749,84735.7%28.6%
47.62%214.470010,47433.3%66.7%
38.10%214.274210,14941.2%25.0%
33.33%212.164111,62011.1%50.0%
40.00%201.271112,94230.0%50.0%
55.00%201.77099,90657.1%50.0%
50.00%201.167711,40772.7%22.2%
57.89%191.173111,29054.5%62.5%
66.67%181.375613,25077.8%55.6%
61.11%181.862812,09360.0%62.5%
35.29%171.983012,11330.0%42.9%
58.82%171.068012,00444.4%75.0%
52.94%175.890811,30330.0%85.7%
80.00%153.180813,32771.4%87.5%
40.00%156.489912,39840.0%40.0%
46.67%153.875912,14028.6%62.5%
53.33%156.471510,28644.4%66.7%
42.86%144.481812,60757.1%28.6%
42.86%141.477411,85928.6%57.1%
35.71%141.974211,58325.0%50.0%
42.86%146.677310,63428.6%57.1%
28.57%145.069910,49727.3%33.3%
38.46%135.981212,49066.7%14.3%
53.85%137.093511,59083.3%28.6%
66.67%126.269812,85050.0%70.0%
25.00%123.951410,64040.0%14.3%
33.33%126.51,02512,88128.6%40.0%
33.33%121.159011,46016.7%50.0%
81.82%117.069810,81275.0%100.0%
72.73%112.768511,90750.0%85.7%
50.00%101.357612,34666.7%42.9%
20.00%101.355510,41625.0%0.0%
55.56%97.176412,61850.0%57.1%
33.33%95.981011,02450.0%28.6%
11.11%95.187512,8230.0%16.7%
62.50%81.164412,16550.0%75.0%
62.50%86.197911,42650.0%75.0%
62.50%86.965213,92650.0%66.7%
62.50%86.373312,14250.0%66.7%
85.71%76.373912,438100.0%80.0%
28.57%77.81,09213,94533.3%25.0%
42.86%76.77668,08250.0%33.3%
57.14%75.984310,65775.0%33.3%
14.29%77.097312,80550.0%0.0%
57.14%71.567813,13050.0%60.0%
57.14%75.071413,372100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.075312,3080.0%60.0%
83.33%66.372910,25575.0%100.0%
50.00%62.073112,51450.0%50.0%
20.00%56.35406,9020.0%50.0%
20.00%51.674314,0290.0%25.0%

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Udyr vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Karthus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Karthus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Udyr do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Udyr do against Karthus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Udyr vs Karthus matchup?

Udyr wins the matchup against Karthus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Karthus?

The best Udyr build against Karthus includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Malignance 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 Udyr runes against Karthus?

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

Does Udyr counter Karthus?

Yes, Udyr has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 57.1% win rate. Udyr strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Udyr against Karthus?

When playing Udyr against Karthus, 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.