Viego - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Viegovs Karthus

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

Viego vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Viego wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Karthus based on 35 games. Viego holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Viego build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viego vs Karthus matchup.

Viego Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Viego vs Karthus Matchup?

Viego wins the Viego vs Karthus matchup
Winner
Viego
Matches: 35
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
745
DMG / min
1,147
14,035
Gold / game
13,923
544
Heal / min
305
773
DMG Mitigated / min
486
0.6
CC / min
0.6
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
55.0%
Late Game WR
45.0%

Viego vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Viego vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Viego wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Karthus's 42.9%, giving Viego a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Viego 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 Viego leads by 527 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viego 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.

Viego vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown

Karthus wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Viego
1.6Karthus
Karthus edges out Viego 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
745Viego
1,147Karthus
Karthus heavily out-damages Viego by 402 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Viego 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
14,035Viego
13,923Karthus
Viego and Karthus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 112 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Viego
0.6Karthus
Both Viego and Karthus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,317Viego
790Karthus
Viego vastly out-sustains Karthus, healing and mitigating 527 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Viego 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 Viego Build Against Karthus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Viego needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viego against Karthus are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Kraken Slayer. This combination gives Viego an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 70.0% win rate across 10 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 Viego vs Karthus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viego
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Viego early game win rateViego60.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus40.0%
Late Game
Viego
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Viego late game win rateViego55.0%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus45.0%

Viego dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Viego can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viego is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Viego, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viego 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 Viego Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Viego primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Conqueror - best Viego rune vs KarthusTriumph - best Viego rune vs KarthusLegend: Alacrity - best Viego rune vs KarthusCoup de Grace - best Viego rune vs Karthus
Inspiration rune tree - Viego secondary runes vs KarthusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Viego rune vs KarthusMagical Footwear - best Viego rune vs Karthus
57.1% WR

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


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

Viego 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
50.37%2681.074613,71150.4%50.3%
56.15%2441.066913,49961.5%50.8%
47.17%2121.071913,26550.9%42.9%
48.54%2061.069813,18043.8%52.7%
49.50%2001.072913,52747.4%51.5%
51.70%1761.072513,54444.7%57.0%
44.76%1431.072413,69540.3%48.1%
46.15%1300.968913,66746.5%45.8%
51.16%1291.070913,77452.5%50.0%
46.15%1170.985113,41944.4%47.6%
42.99%1071.080314,19251.0%36.2%
53.85%1041.172614,20458.7%50.0%
52.94%1021.077113,70758.2%46.8%
45.26%951.162712,90744.7%45.8%
39.56%911.172213,06131.1%47.8%
46.07%891.069114,49251.4%42.3%
46.59%881.473413,72942.9%50.0%
48.28%871.075514,34936.4%55.6%
53.49%861.169214,14354.8%52.3%
53.57%841.071613,49065.2%39.5%
45.12%820.964312,93645.8%44.1%
57.50%801.175214,71444.1%67.4%
47.44%781.179614,30244.8%49.0%
47.37%761.070012,92541.9%54.5%
43.84%731.071913,93345.5%42.5%
48.61%720.967213,34342.4%53.9%
47.89%710.973413,01946.0%50.0%
52.94%681.169513,28046.9%58.3%
53.73%671.272613,64153.9%53.7%
50.00%661.074913,20759.3%43.6%
50.00%621.272814,05651.9%48.6%
35.59%591.068613,92039.1%33.3%
50.00%561.682214,36456.5%45.5%
49.09%551.274512,87156.7%40.0%
34.62%520.970812,05426.7%45.5%
35.42%480.970613,73333.3%37.5%
39.58%480.966312,82445.0%35.7%
38.30%471.069012,83745.8%30.4%
48.78%410.963714,50828.6%59.3%
43.90%411.166713,35336.8%50.0%
55.26%381.286414,16166.7%50.0%
57.14%350.974514,03560.0%55.0%
45.71%350.965012,31753.9%40.9%
44.12%341.171113,31352.4%30.8%
52.94%340.873713,29446.7%57.9%
61.76%341.074513,99865.0%57.1%
50.00%341.080413,64737.5%61.1%
36.36%330.954412,70147.4%21.4%
31.25%322.273512,67138.9%21.4%
56.67%300.969613,50155.6%58.3%
56.67%301.374413,71253.9%58.8%
35.71%281.473112,69841.2%27.3%
57.69%261.774712,81854.5%60.0%
60.00%250.982811,58250.0%72.7%
45.83%240.966811,71554.5%38.5%
50.00%202.271711,81254.5%44.4%
50.00%181.059412,58050.0%50.0%
58.82%171.888617,627100.0%50.0%
25.00%160.854911,75210.0%50.0%
60.00%153.280115,495100.0%45.5%
57.14%141.563311,94562.5%50.0%
53.85%131.181615,51866.7%50.0%
76.92%131.466413,73275.0%80.0%
36.36%111.795515,97750.0%28.6%
50.00%104.671412,02780.0%20.0%
30.00%101.571313,26660.0%0.0%
88.89%95.388610,825100.0%80.0%
33.33%96.156510,37125.0%40.0%
75.00%85.777012,616100.0%60.0%
37.50%80.865413,56050.0%25.0%
42.86%73.283913,09633.3%50.0%
42.86%71.372614,54740.0%50.0%
28.57%70.858811,81120.0%50.0%
57.14%71.756514,9310.0%66.7%
57.14%75.974914,00950.0%60.0%
71.43%72.970012,30175.0%66.7%
85.71%75.169611,63675.0%100.0%
66.67%65.792710,15850.0%100.0%
83.33%61.657514,572100.0%80.0%
60.00%54.677414,6890.0%100.0%
20.00%52.965010,91533.3%0.0%
60.00%56.399216,599100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.481915,120100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.491416,5790.0%50.0%

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Viego vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viego do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Viego wins the Viego 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 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Viego do against Karthus in the early game?

In the early game, Viego has the advantage against Karthus with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Viego players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Viego do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Viego takes over the Viego vs Karthus matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Viego scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viego vs Karthus matchup?

Viego 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 Viego is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Viego build against Karthus?

The best Viego build against Karthus includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 70.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Viego runes against Karthus?

The best Viego runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Viego vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Viego counter Karthus?

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

How do I play Viego against Karthus?

When playing Viego 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.