Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Diana
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs

50.6%
Diana win rate vs Karthus
Skill matchup — could go either way
170
Games Analyzed
50.6%
Diana WR
49.4%
Karthus WR
+47
Avg Gold Diff @15
Diana
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Diana
Level 6
Karthus
Level 6
Diana
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Diana
2 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Diana is strongest mid game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Diana should look for short trades when Karthus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Karthus's Weakness
Karthus's main weakness: Invaded early, immobile, Zhonya's blocks R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Diana Win Condition
R into grouped enemies for massive AoE, dive backline
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Recommended Items
Diana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Karthus's engage tool
Karthus

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Diana's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Diana's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Diana's Worst Matchups
Karthus's Worst Matchups
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