Karthus vs Kha'Zix JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Kha'Zix

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears early to leverage Karthus's superior clear speed and avoid early duels with Kha'Zix.
Focus on tracking Kha'Zix's position to prevent early invades and avoid isolated river fights where he thrives.
This is a scale-heavy matchup where Karthus must protect his tempo and use global damage to influence fights safely.

Jungle Plan

Cycle camps quickly to reach level 6 and first AP item before contesting objectives or fights.
Use vision to control river and avoid isolated skirmishes where Kha'Zix can exploit his stealth and burst.
Counter-gank lanes where Kha'Zix shows early pressure, but do not force fights without lane support or vision control.

Danger windows

Vulnerable during low-health clears and predictable river entries early game; avoid these to prevent invades.
Isolated river or jungle fights where Kha'Zix can use stealth and reset (E) pose high risk.
Objective setups that split your team increase danger; maintain vision and group to reduce isolation threats.

Early game

Start with a full clear path that avoids predictable river entries to minimize early invade risk.
Only contest the first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority and can collapse to support.
Avoid early fights and counter-invade only when you have vision and lane priority to prevent being isolated and punished.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to impact fights globally and finish low-health enemies after skirmishes.
After first AP item, leverage faster clear speed and stronger global damage to secure objectives and force fights.
Respect Kha'Zix's level 6 stealth and evolved abilities by grouping and denying isolated targets.

Win conditions

Convert faster clear speed and scaling into objective control by arriving first with vision and smite.
Use (R) to influence fights after enemies commit or drop low, punishing overextensions.
Deny Kha'Zix isolated picks by grouping with lanes, controlling vision, and counter-ganking effectively.