Diana vs Karthus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Karthus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Diana's faster clear speed and mobility to pressure Karthus early and prevent his full clear tempo.
Focus on contesting river control and Scuttle crabs to deny Karthus safe objective access and vision.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Diana must invade and disrupt before Karthus hits his global damage spikes.

Jungle Plan

Invade Karthus during his first clears to force him off camps and deny his scaling tempo.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle crabs when your lanes can assist or move first to secure objective setups.
Use your mobility to counter-gank and cross-map pressure when Karthus shows on the opposite side, forcing him to lose camps.

Danger windows

Respect Karthus's first clear speed and avoid isolated river fights before you have lane priority or backup.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is available, as he can finish low-health enemies globally.
Avoid low-health clears and forced smite fights where Karthus can capitalize on your weakened state.

Early game

Start with a full clear toward a safe reset to hit level 3 and unlock your burst combo reliably.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky isolated river fights.
Avoid fighting Karthus early without lane priority since he can punish missed (Q) and lacks mobility to escape.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your (Q)+(E)+(W) burst combo to punish Karthus's low early dueling power and force him off camps.
At level 6, leverage (R) to engage in objective fights and skirmishes where you can hit multiple targets.
After your first AP skirmish item, increase pressure on camps and objectives to deny Karthus's scaling.

Win conditions

Convert your early invade and camp pressure into consistent objective control around dragon and Rift Herald.
Use your level 6 ultimate to force fights where you can burst multiple targets and secure kills or objectives.
Deny Karthus free farm by invading and counter-jungling to delay his item spikes and reduce his global impact.