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
Jhin
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs
48.2%
Jhin win rate vs Karthus
Skill matchup — could go either way
419
Games Analyzed
48.2%
Jhin WR
51.8%
Karthus WR
-143
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jhin
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Jhin
Level 1
Karthus
Level 6
Jhin
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Jhin
4th shot
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jhin is strongest mid game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jhin deals AD damage while Karthus deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Jhin needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Karthus's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Jhin's Weakness
Jhin's main weakness: No attack speed scaling, immobile during R, assassins. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jhin Win Condition
4th shot execute, W root follow-up, R long-range snipe
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Recommended Items
Jhin
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
Karthus
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jhin's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Jhin's sustain/autos
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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