Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Yunaravs Karthus

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

Yunara vs Karthus 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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Karthus matchup.

Yunara Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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 - 36.4% win rateKarthus(36.4%)
Yunara - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
36.4% WR
VS
Karthus vs Yunara matchup - 63.6% win rate
Karthus
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Karthus Matchup?

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

Yunara vs Karthus Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Karthus 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yunara 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.

Yunara vs Karthus 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
7.1Yunara
6.8Karthus
Yunara and Karthus 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
954Yunara
1,405Karthus
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
14,705Yunara
15,260Karthus
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
0.4Yunara
0.6Karthus
Both Yunara 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
603Yunara
530Karthus
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
Yunara early game win rateYunara40.0%
Karthus early game win rateKarthus60.0%
Late Game
Karthus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara33.3%
Karthus late game win rateKarthus66.7%

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 Yunara Runes Against Karthus

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs KarthusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs KarthusTriumph - best Yunara rune vs KarthusLegend: Bloodline - best Yunara rune vs KarthusCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Karthus
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs KarthusInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Yunara rune vs KarthusCash Back - best Yunara rune vs Karthus
100.0% WR

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


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

Yunara 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
46.11%3347.083813,87646.5%45.8%
50.32%3087.292114,15846.7%53.8%
48.68%3047.085714,31747.5%49.7%
50.36%2807.089214,49647.3%52.4%
53.23%2636.887214,26746.4%58.3%
45.79%2147.188914,05649.0%43.2%
48.33%2097.391814,39441.0%55.0%
50.82%1837.296813,98652.8%48.0%
47.68%1517.196414,26144.6%50.6%
51.40%1077.088913,12850.0%53.3%
53.06%986.683412,96052.1%54.0%
42.39%927.086414,70548.8%37.3%
48.81%847.187813,60543.2%55.0%
59.04%837.192913,58057.1%61.0%
43.21%817.389414,53645.7%41.3%
51.90%796.787013,84648.7%55.0%
48.05%777.197114,18848.8%47.2%
46.48%717.286814,36151.4%41.7%
50.00%627.392714,24067.9%35.3%
59.32%596.795115,04959.1%59.5%
51.22%417.193113,06550.0%52.9%
50.00%387.11,00114,75850.0%50.0%
48.48%337.294714,37752.6%42.9%
59.38%327.178913,02054.5%70.0%
24.14%296.583112,9967.7%37.5%
46.43%286.984513,09126.7%69.2%
37.04%277.196812,31731.3%45.5%
38.46%267.174112,92128.6%50.0%
21.74%237.472512,77341.7%0.0%
59.09%226.982613,57480.0%41.7%
40.00%207.378913,86137.5%41.7%
40.00%157.275813,50816.7%55.6%
50.00%147.195616,08275.0%40.0%
57.14%148.11,22114,17783.3%37.5%
30.77%136.882514,37720.0%37.5%
75.00%127.598916,86966.7%77.8%
36.36%117.195414,70540.0%33.3%
75.00%86.91,13716,47575.0%75.0%
12.50%86.894414,8870.0%25.0%
42.86%76.41,19813,2340.0%75.0%
16.67%66.063410,8470.0%25.0%
83.33%67.594317,136100.0%80.0%
40.00%57.11,08714,97066.7%0.0%
60.00%56.084814,01450.0%66.7%
0.00%56.577411,2240.0%0.0%
40.00%56.87248,91933.3%50.0%

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Yunara vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Karthus in League of Legends?

Karthus wins the Yunara vs Karthus 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 Yunara do against Karthus 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 Yunara do against Karthus in the late game?

In the late game, Karthus takes over the Yunara vs Karthus 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 Yunara vs Karthus 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 Yunara build against Karthus?

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

What are the best Yunara runes against Karthus?

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

Does Yunara counter Karthus?

No, Yunara struggles against Karthus with only a 36.4% win rate. Karthus has the advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karthus's lead.

How do I play Yunara against Karthus?

When playing Yunara 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.