Karthus vs Jax JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Jax

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears to leverage Karthus's superior clear speed and avoid early river fights where Jax's mobility and stun threaten you.
Focus on scaling through efficient jungle tempo and avoid early duels or invades before your first item spike.
Use your global (R) to impact fights after they start or when enemies are low, compensating for your weak early gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears efficiently to reach your first AP item and level 6 before contesting objectives or river control.
Contest Scuttle Crab only if your lanes have priority to reduce risk of early collapse.
Use vision to avoid Jax's early invades and counter-gank when he commits to river fights or side-lane pressure.

Danger windows

Early game river fights and invade attempts are dangerous due to (Q) mobility and (E) stun.
Avoid isolated skirmishes before level 6 where Jax's dueling power and crowd control are strongest.
Objective setups are risky without vision since Jax's scaling and stun can punish face-checks and force bad fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear path away from river entrances to protect your low invade resistance.
Avoid contesting first Scuttle Crab unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Ping lanes early to track Jax's position and avoid isolated fights where his (E) stun and (Q) leap can punish you.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally and finish off low-health enemies after skirmishes.
After your first AP item, cycle camps faster and arrive at objectives first to leverage your damage and scaling.
Respect Jax's level 6 and item spikes, especially when his (E) stun is available, as he can win extended fights.

Win conditions

Maintain uninterrupted full clears to reach your item and level 6 spikes faster than Jax.
Use your global (R) to secure kills and assist lanes after fights start or enemies are low to convert tempo into objectives.
Deny Jax's scaling by punishing overextensions and avoiding fights when his (E) stun is available, forcing him into unfavorable engagements.