Karthus vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Graves

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears early to leverage Karthus's superior clear speed and avoid Graves's early invade power.
Manage map awareness to avoid Graves's strong early skirmishes and counter-invades around river and jungle entrances.

Jungle Plan

Focus on efficient full clears to reach level 6 and your first item spike faster than Graves.
Avoid early direct fights; instead, trade camps cross-map and punish Graves if he overstays or overextends.
Prioritize vision control around dragon and Rift Herald only when you have lane priority or numbers advantage to safely contest.

Danger windows

Vulnerable during your first clear and low-health jungle entries; avoid isolated river fights and early invades.
Be cautious contesting objectives without vision as Graves can force smite fights with his burst and mobility.
Avoid fighting when Graves has lane priority and can collapse with his dash and burst damage.

Early game

Start with a full clear path that avoids early river fights to protect your low invade resistance.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can assist to avoid getting collapsed on.
Use wards to track Graves's pathing and ping lanes before committing to river or jungle fights.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for global pressure; use it to finish low-health enemies after skirmishes or objective fights.
First AP item significantly boosts your clear speed and objective damage; cycle camps to hit this spike before Graves.
Respect Graves's early skirmish strength; avoid extended fights before you reach your level 6 and item spikes.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear tempo into reaching level 6 and first item faster to pressure objectives with (R) and sustained damage.
Use vision and lane priority to safely contest or take dragons and Rift Herald, punishing Graves's overextensions.
Track Graves's pathing to counter-gank and punish his early invades, denying him tempo and scaling opportunities.