Karthus ADC Counters

the Deathsinger · Patch 26.20

Stats updated Oct 20, 2026 · since patch on patch 26.20 · 54,248 ranked games (Emerald+, EUW, KR, NA)

Best counters to Karthus ADC

Win rate against Karthus · Patch 26.20

Hardest counter

Jhin

Wins 56.9% of lane matchups against Karthus · 58 games · +7.4 vs what both champions' overall win rates predict

→Mages are vulnerable while their main spells are on cooldown. Trade right after they miss one.
→Champions with dashes or shields can get through their poke and force all-ins.
→Magic resist early (a Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads) cuts their lane pressure.

Avoid picking these into them