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
Karthus
VS
Champion 2
Hecarim
vs

42.3%
Karthus win rate vs Hecarim
Hecarim hard counters Karthus
227
Games Analyzed
42.3%
Karthus WR
57.7%
Hecarim WR
-616
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Karthus
Level 6
Hecarim
Level 6
Karthus
1 item
Hecarim
1 item
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karthus is strongest late game while Hecarim peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karthus deals AP damage while Hecarim deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Hecarim 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.
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Recommended Items
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 Hecarim's AD damage
Hecarim

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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
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Hecarim's Worst Matchups
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