LoL Counters

Karthus Counter

Wondering how to deal with Karthus in lane? As a mage typically played in the jungle, Karthus has clear strengths and weaknesses that hold up match after match, patch after patch. Here's how to think about the matchup.

Countering Karthus Mage

Aatrox Fighter · Top

Akali Assassin · Mid

Briar Fighter · Jungle

Camille Fighter · Top

Darius Fighter · Top

Dr. Mundo Fighter · Top

Assassins thrive against mages by closing the gap quickly before they can kite or land follow-up damage.

About Karthus

Class: Mage
Primary lane: Jungle

Why this matchup plays out this way

Karthus is a mage, and mages tend to have well-known strengths and blind spots that hold up regardless of the current patch. Picking a champion from a class that naturally answers mages gives you a structural edge before either of you has even loaded into the game.