Karthus vs Talon JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Talon

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears and avoid early fights to protect your tempo against Talon's early aggression.
Focus on scaling through efficient farming to leverage your global damage and objective presence later in the game.

Jungle Plan

Execute full clears toward safe camps and avoid early river skirmishes where Talon can use his mobility to isolate you.
Contest Scuttle Crab only when your laners have priority and Talon is not nearby to counter-invade.
Use your faster clear speed to cycle camps and reach your first AP item before committing to objective fights or counter-jungling.

Danger windows

Beware of Talon's early invade attempts before level 6 when your dueling is weak and you lack mobility.
Avoid isolated river fights where Talon's terrain mobility (E) and stealth ultimate (R) can trap or burst you down.
Be cautious during low-health clears and forced smite fights where Talon can capitalize on your vulnerability and lack of escape.

Early game

Start with a full clear path that keeps you away from river entrances vulnerable to Talon's early invades.
Avoid fighting for the first Scuttle Crab unless your nearby lanes have clear priority and can assist.
Use wards to track Talon's position and ping lanes before contesting river control or objectives.

Power spikes

At level 6, leverage (R) to influence fights globally and finish off low-health enemies after skirmishes.
Upon completing your first AP item, accelerate camp clear speed and objective damage to pressure dragons and Rift Herald.
Respect Talon's level 2 power spike when he gains access to (Q)+(W) combo, avoiding extended fights before you have sufficient backup or vision.

Win conditions

Convert your superior clear speed and scaling into consistent objective control by arriving first with vision and setup.
Use (R) to secure kills or assist teammates after fights start, punishing Talon's overextensions or low-health allies.
Deny Talon's early tempo by avoiding early disruption, then leverage your global presence to pressure cross-map objectives and teamfights.