Yasuovs Karthus
Yasuo vs Karthus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yasuo wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Karthus based on 12 games. Karthus wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yasuo vs Karthus matchup.
Yasuo Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yasuo 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.
Who Wins the Yasuo vs Karthus Matchup?
Yasuo vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Yasuo vs Karthus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 50.0%, giving Yasuo a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karthus controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karthus needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yasuo leads by 860 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Karthus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Yasuo vs Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Yasuo Build Against Karthus
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Karthus, providing the mobility and stats Yasuo needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yasuo against Karthus are Blade of The Ruined King, Phantom Dancer and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Yasuo 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 Yasuo vs Karthus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yasuo25.0%
Karthus75.0%Yasuo62.5%Karthus37.5%Karthus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Karthus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Karthus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo 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 Yasuo Runes Against Karthus
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Yasuo maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Karthus.
Yasuo matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yasuo'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 Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.83% | 460 | 7.0 | 917 | 12,130 | 47.9% | 47.8% | |
| 44.69% | 358 | 6.9 | 740 | 12,278 | 39.7% | 48.5% | |
| 48.26% | 344 | 7.0 | 818 | 12,063 | 49.0% | 47.6% | |
| 47.99% | 323 | 6.8 | 873 | 12,014 | 50.7% | 46.0% | |
| 53.57% | 252 | 7.1 | 874 | 12,433 | 54.5% | 52.7% | |
| 56.05% | 248 | 7.1 | 835 | 12,253 | 58.7% | 54.0% | |
| 53.65% | 233 | 7.0 | 840 | 12,492 | 56.6% | 51.2% | |
| 44.33% | 203 | 6.8 | 914 | 11,928 | 45.0% | 43.8% | |
| 56.91% | 188 | 6.8 | 941 | 11,950 | 59.8% | 54.2% | |
| 51.35% | 185 | 7.0 | 797 | 12,591 | 54.5% | 49.1% | |
| 47.17% | 159 | 6.9 | 772 | 12,194 | 52.3% | 43.6% | |
| 51.27% | 158 | 7.3 | 881 | 12,377 | 49.4% | 53.3% | |
| 47.13% | 157 | 7.2 | 757 | 12,209 | 47.1% | 47.2% | |
| 48.65% | 148 | 7.1 | 786 | 12,284 | 48.5% | 48.8% | |
| 54.86% | 144 | 6.9 | 839 | 12,218 | 59.2% | 50.0% | |
| 51.41% | 142 | 6.8 | 777 | 12,514 | 56.9% | 47.6% | |
| 50.75% | 134 | 6.9 | 879 | 12,356 | 46.7% | 54.0% | |
| 41.98% | 131 | 6.9 | 764 | 11,787 | 45.0% | 39.4% | |
| 49.61% | 129 | 7.2 | 834 | 12,588 | 50.9% | 48.6% | |
| 54.69% | 128 | 7.2 | 910 | 12,661 | 42.9% | 62.0% | |
| 49.59% | 123 | 6.8 | 711 | 12,089 | 53.2% | 45.9% | |
| 54.10% | 122 | 6.6 | 931 | 13,107 | 62.5% | 48.6% | |
| 47.46% | 118 | 7.2 | 936 | 12,384 | 53.5% | 41.7% | |
| 47.79% | 113 | 6.9 | 786 | 11,617 | 44.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 110 | 7.1 | 916 | 11,478 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.41% | 108 | 6.6 | 873 | 11,913 | 53.7% | 61.1% | |
| 54.29% | 105 | 7.2 | 806 | 13,142 | 43.9% | 60.9% | |
| 49.52% | 105 | 6.9 | 807 | 11,227 | 45.1% | 53.7% | |
| 46.15% | 104 | 7.1 | 898 | 13,752 | 58.8% | 40.0% | |
| 57.84% | 102 | 6.6 | 792 | 13,477 | 56.3% | 59.3% | |
| 47.00% | 100 | 7.0 | 815 | 12,194 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 7.1 | 876 | 11,366 | 63.3% | 37.5% | |
| 40.63% | 96 | 7.2 | 907 | 13,555 | 67.7% | 25.8% | |
| 44.79% | 96 | 6.7 | 785 | 12,320 | 44.4% | 45.0% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 6.7 | 914 | 11,879 | 45.1% | 44.2% | |
| 45.65% | 92 | 6.8 | 802 | 12,716 | 38.5% | 50.9% | |
| 48.35% | 91 | 6.9 | 826 | 11,330 | 37.2% | 58.3% | |
| 47.19% | 89 | 7.0 | 788 | 11,273 | 44.2% | 51.4% | |
| 50.57% | 87 | 7.1 | 820 | 13,506 | 55.8% | 45.5% | |
| 56.10% | 82 | 7.0 | 868 | 13,882 | 57.1% | 55.3% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 7.6 | 868 | 12,558 | 62.8% | 38.5% | |
| 44.44% | 81 | 6.8 | 794 | 11,870 | 54.5% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 7.1 | 842 | 13,029 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 80 | 7.3 | 777 | 12,933 | 62.2% | 51.2% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 7.2 | 930 | 13,605 | 58.1% | 48.9% | |
| 61.84% | 76 | 6.6 | 907 | 13,484 | 62.9% | 61.0% | |
| 37.84% | 74 | 6.7 | 731 | 11,664 | 37.1% | 38.5% | |
| 52.05% | 73 | 6.9 | 746 | 12,088 | 43.8% | 58.5% | |
| 46.58% | 73 | 6.9 | 735 | 11,587 | 43.6% | 50.0% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.7 | 686 | 11,450 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 41.43% | 70 | 7.0 | 861 | 11,956 | 30.6% | 52.9% | |
| 53.62% | 69 | 6.9 | 795 | 12,505 | 66.7% | 36.7% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 7.2 | 894 | 11,872 | 59.5% | 38.7% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 6.4 | 864 | 11,635 | 33.3% | 51.4% | |
| 52.46% | 61 | 6.6 | 784 | 12,482 | 36.0% | 63.9% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 7.4 | 1,003 | 12,329 | 51.4% | 62.5% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 6.9 | 833 | 13,300 | 52.0% | 55.9% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.9 | 739 | 12,743 | 59.1% | 46.0% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 7.5 | 839 | 12,135 | 69.7% | 29.2% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 7.1 | 1,025 | 11,797 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 6.7 | 851 | 11,766 | 40.0% | 54.8% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 6.8 | 962 | 12,475 | 30.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.82% | 55 | 7.0 | 777 | 12,759 | 31.8% | 48.5% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 7.1 | 962 | 12,810 | 48.0% | 53.3% | |
| 60.00% | 55 | 6.9 | 934 | 12,566 | 66.7% | 54.8% | |
| 58.49% | 53 | 7.1 | 915 | 14,149 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 6.4 | 776 | 12,419 | 57.7% | 48.1% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 7.0 | 779 | 11,766 | 66.7% | 41.9% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 6.9 | 831 | 11,971 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 6.5 | 847 | 11,703 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.7 | 868 | 12,190 | 36.4% | 60.9% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.8 | 833 | 12,059 | 58.3% | 38.1% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 7.2 | 841 | 11,846 | 61.5% | 61.1% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 7.3 | 916 | 12,106 | 56.5% | 57.1% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.7 | 843 | 13,761 | 58.8% | 48.1% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 7.2 | 1,227 | 12,446 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 74.36% | 39 | 7.0 | 918 | 14,210 | 84.6% | 69.2% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 7.1 | 942 | 13,379 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.8 | 756 | 11,792 | 20.0% | 59.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 7.1 | 913 | 12,706 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 6.6 | 873 | 14,483 | 53.9% | 60.9% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.0 | 783 | 12,381 | 47.1% | 62.5% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 7.5 | 948 | 12,743 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 7.2 | 767 | 12,781 | 60.0% | 41.2% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.8 | 1,042 | 11,470 | 64.3% | 61.1% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 7.0 | 733 | 11,387 | 36.8% | 53.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 7.2 | 942 | 12,911 | 53.9% | 38.9% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 6.4 | 773 | 11,512 | 36.8% | 36.4% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 7.5 | 782 | 11,925 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 7.7 | 953 | 13,307 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 32.14% | 28 | 6.3 | 686 | 12,530 | 16.7% | 43.8% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 7.0 | 857 | 11,595 | 46.1% | 35.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.6 | 810 | 12,961 | 36.4% | 68.8% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 7.4 | 848 | 12,604 | 84.6% | 50.0% | |
| 26.92% | 26 | 7.1 | 868 | 11,486 | 9.1% | 40.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.8 | 867 | 13,225 | 40.0% | 43.8% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 7.0 | 724 | 12,169 | 87.5% | 38.9% | |
| 28.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 754 | 13,016 | 16.7% | 38.5% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 7.3 | 809 | 11,283 | 36.4% | 25.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 7.2 | 909 | 11,370 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 7.2 | 904 | 11,730 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.6 | 764 | 11,593 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 812 | 12,174 | 81.8% | 11.1% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 722 | 11,441 | 12.5% | 41.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 7.1 | 777 | 13,748 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.2 | 828 | 12,633 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 953 | 13,833 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 872 | 10,356 | 22.2% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.1 | 851 | 12,089 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.2 | 677 | 13,526 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.7 | 900 | 10,767 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.8 | 1,088 | 14,093 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.9 | 713 | 13,426 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.3 | 888 | 10,101 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.1 | 638 | 12,073 | 72.7% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.9 | 872 | 13,547 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.3 | 725 | 11,862 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 730 | 10,125 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,014 | 15,475 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.4 | 808 | 11,497 | 16.7% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 685 | 12,428 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 869 | 11,461 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 996 | 14,632 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.3 | 819 | 11,312 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 802 | 12,753 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 623 | 9,236 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 844 | 10,651 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 785 | 15,310 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.2 | 877 | 13,124 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 755 | 12,319 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.4 | 1,101 | 14,796 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,045 | 13,630 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 782 | 10,181 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 930 | 13,768 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,030 | 12,994 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 748 | 8,047 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 925 | 10,168 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,179 | 15,199 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 867 | 13,985 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 896 | 13,970 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
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Yasuo vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yasuo do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Yasuo wins the Yasuo vs Karthus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Yasuo do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Karthus has the advantage against Yasuo with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Karthus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Yasuo do against Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Yasuo vs Karthus matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Yasuo vs Karthus matchup?
Yasuo wins the matchup against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Yasuo build against Karthus?
The best Yasuo build against Karthus includes Blade of The Ruined King, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Yasuo runes against Karthus?
The best Yasuo runes against Karthus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Yasuo vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Yasuo counter Karthus?
Yes, Yasuo has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 50.0% win rate. Yasuo slightly edges out Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Yasuo against Karthus?
When playing Yasuo against Karthus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Karthus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.