Master Yi vs Karthus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Karthus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use superior jungle mobility and dueling power spikes to deny Karthus free farm and delay his scaling.
Prioritize river control and objective access to prevent Karthus from safely stacking camps or setting up global plays.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize invading Karthus's jungle camps when his key cooldowns and ultimate are down to force inefficient pathing.
Contest first scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid risky river fights.
Use cross-map camp trades and objective setups to deny Karthus scaling and force him into low-value clears.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when Karthus has vision and ultimate ready to prevent lethal poke and resets.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Karthus's team can follow with his global damage.
Disengage forced smite fights if Karthus is healthy and nearby without item or level advantage.

Early game

Start with a fast full clear and secure early scuttle crab to gain river vision and track Karthus's path.
Avoid extended fights near Karthus's jungle before hitting level 6 or key items to prevent losing tempo.
Use early clears to set up counter-invades when Karthus commits to opposite side camps.

Power spikes

Spike at level 6 with (R) to chase and reset kills; enter fights only after enemy CC is used.
First item completion boosts dueling and objective speed; maintain camp tempo and avoid fights before this.
Respect Karthus's level 6 and item spikes when his global (R) can punish isolated or low-health targets.

Win conditions

Use superior mobility and dueling power to invade and deny Karthus jungle camps, stunting his scaling.
Coordinate with lanes to collapse on Karthus during his cooldown windows or when he overextends farming.
Translate jungle control into securing dragons and Rift Herald to snowball team advantage and limit Karthus impact.