Karthus Jungle has trouble against Nocturne (46.8% win rate) based on 484 games. This is a tough matchup for Karthus players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Karthus Jungle vs Nocturne Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 57.9% in this matchup.
While Karthus remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 48th place out of 63 Jungle champions), Nocturne dominates the current meta jungle with 3.8% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Karthus players - you'll face Nocturne in the majority of your games. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven First Strike + Cash Back combination (50.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blackfire Torch, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 46.8% to 57.9% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Karthus's superior farming (7.38 vs 6.03/min, 3rd among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.35 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Nocturne leads in both matchup win rate (53.2%) and damage (661 vs 1/min). Karthus must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Nocturne: leads in both matchup win rate (53.2%) and KDA (2.70 vs 2.40, 29th vs 51st place). Karthus players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| D | Tier | A |
| 46.8% | Matchup Winrate | 53.2% |
| 48.57% | Role Winrate | 50.19% |
| #56 | Winrate Rank | #30 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 3.8% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.7 |
| 474 | Gold per Minute | 428 |
| 7.38 | CS/Min | 6.03 |
| 0.22 | Wards per Minute | 0.22 |
| 1 | Damage per Minute | 661 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Karthus deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Nocturne deals mainly physical damage (84.55%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Karthus is higher farming statistics (ranked 3rd among role champions) (versus 33rd for Nocturne), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.7 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Karthus player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nocturne player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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