Viego Jungle has trouble against Karthus (47.9% win rate) based on 709 games. This is a tough matchup for Viego players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Viego Jungle vs Karthus Jungle in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.5% in this matchup.
Meta staple Viego (11.1% pick rate, 3rd 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 Viego's higher tier rating, Karthus wins 52.1% of encounters. This suggests Karthus's kit specifically counters Viego's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (53.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Kraken Slayer, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 47.9% to 59.5% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Viego faces both matchup (47.91%) and farming disadvantages (6.86 vs 7.38/min). With a 0.52 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Viego outputs more damage (668 vs 1/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Viego maintains better KDA (2.50, 42nd place vs 51st for Karthus), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | D |
| 47.9% | Matchup Winrate | 52.1% |
| 50.23% | Role Winrate | 48.57% |
| #28 | Winrate Rank | #56 |
| 11.1% | Pickrate | 1.4% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 473 | Gold per Minute | 474 |
| 6.86 | CS/Min | 7.38 |
| 0.18 | Wards per Minute | 0.22 |
| 668 | Damage per Minute | 1 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Viego 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 10th for Viego) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Viego 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.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
