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
Shyvana
vs

50.4%
Karthus win rate vs Shyvana
Skill matchup — could go either way
268
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Karthus WR
49.6%
Shyvana WR
+29
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Shyvana
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Karthus
Level 6
Shyvana
Level 6
Karthus
1 item
Shyvana
1 item
Shyvana
2 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karthus is strongest late game while Shyvana peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karthus deals AP damage while Shyvana deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Shyvana wants to combo and disengage. Karthus wins extended trades. Don't let Shyvana get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Shyvana 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 Shyvana's Weakness
Shyvana's main weakness: Pre-6 no gank tool, kiting, CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Shyvana Win Condition
Dragon form E fireball burst, fast clear, objective control
Recommended Items
Karthus

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Shyvana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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