Wukong vs Karthus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Wukong vs Karthus

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Wukong should focus on disrupting Karthus's early full clears by invading or forcing him off camps before level 6.
Prioritize river control and contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to limit Karthus's tempo and vision.
This matchup revolves around using Wukong's level 6 engage to create skirmishes and objective fights before Karthus scales into his global damage.

Jungle Plan

Path to prioritize lanes with strong follow-up for your (R) engage, then pressure river vision to control dragon and Herald setups.
Invade Karthus early when he is on a predictable full clear and your lanes have priority to deny his tempo and force resets.
Use your clone to bait (Q) and (W) before committing to river fights or counter-jungling his camps.

Danger windows

Beware of early isolated river fights before you have level 6, as Karthus's poke and clear speed can overwhelm you.
Avoid forced smite fights on dragon or Herald if your lanes lack priority or Karthus has vision control.
Be cautious when clearing camps at low health since Karthus can punish with (Q) poke and follow-up damage from lanes.

Early game

Start with a clear path that enables level 6 timing without delay, avoiding risky invades before you have your ultimate.
Contest the first Scuttle Crab only if your lanes can assist or pressure Karthus's side to avoid isolated fights.
Avoid extended fights early since Karthus's clear speed and poke with (Q) can punish low-health clears.

Power spikes

Level 6 is your main spike; use (R) to initiate skirmishes and disrupt multiple enemies before Karthus can respond.
Karthus's level 6 unlocks global damage that punishes extended low-health fights, so avoid prolonged skirmishes after this point.
Your dueling strength peaks post-level 6 with clone deception and sustained damage, enabling you to punish Karthus's weaker early dueling.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 engage into river skirmishes and dragon control by coordinating with lanes that can follow your (R) knockup.
Deny Karthus free farm by invading his jungle when he is on predictable full clears and your lanes hold priority.
Use vision control and tempo to force Karthus into unfavorable fights before he reaches his item spikes and global damage impact.