Kayn Jungle struggles against Karthus (48.9% win rate) based on 486 games. This matchup can be tricky for Kayn players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayn Jungle vs Karthus 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.
Meta staple Kayn (6.2% pick rate, 5th most popular out of 63 Jungle champions) rarely faces off-meta Karthus (1.4% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Surprising upset: Despite Kayn's higher tier rating, Karthus wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Karthus's kit specifically counters Kayn's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Dark Harvest + Sudden Impact combination (76.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Voltaic Cyclosword, Black Cleaver, Spear of Shojin, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.9% to 57.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Kayn faces both matchup (48.85%) and farming disadvantages (5.78 vs 7.38/min). With a 1.60 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Kayn outputs more damage (701 vs 1/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Karthus: leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.30, 51st vs 58th place). Kayn players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | D |
| 48.9% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 49.72% | Role Winrate | 48.57% |
| #40 | Winrate Rank | #56 |
| 6.2% | Pickrate | 1.4% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 433 | Gold per Minute | 474 |
| 5.78 | CS/Min | 7.38 |
| 0.16 | Wards per Minute | 0.22 |
| 701 | Damage per Minute | 1 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Kayn versus Karthus matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Kayn deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Karthus deals primarily magic damage (89.46%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Karthus, ranking 3rd (versus 47th for Kayn) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kayn player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Karthus 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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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a Champion below 50% health deals adaptive damage and harvests their soul, perma…
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
