Zed vs Karthus Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Zed vs Karthus matchup in League of Legends in the Jungle role, using current ranked statistics. Across 135 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Zed wins 40.7% of the time against Karthus. That places Karthus among Zed’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Zed build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Karthus has the statistical edge. Zed wins 40.7% of the recorded games.
40.7% from Zed's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
135 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Zed build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Zed build page.