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How to Win Zoe vs Karthus Counter MatchupZoe is in the b tier of champions

Zoe vs Karthus

How to Beat Karthus as Zoe in LoLZoe is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Karthus as Zoe

based on 597 Zoe vs Karthus matchups
Win Rate
48.1 %
K/D/A
2.4
Pick Rate
1.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter statistics from the millions of rated LoL matches that we analyze each and every week. This guide on how to beat Karthus as Zoe resulted from an evaluation of 597 ranked games where both champions faced one another. This counter matchup is somewhat rare. Zoe fights Karthus in only 1.2% of her matches.

Zoe vs Karthus Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Zoe does a dismal job of countering Karthus. Typically, she wins a lowly 48.1% of games the champs clash against each other in. In Zoe vs Karthus rounds, Zoe’s team is 0.1% more expected to gain first blood, indicating that she probably will get first blood versus Karthus.

Best Zoe vs Karthus Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Zoe Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapStormsurgeLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Lich BaneShadowflameHorizon Focus

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Zoe to level upq
>
Second ability for Zoe to level upe
>
Last skill for Zoe to max outw

Runes

DominationElectrocuteTaste of BloodEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryManaflow BandScorch
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Zoe's passive ability p
Zoe's q ability q
Zoe's w ability w
Zoe's e ability e
Zoe's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
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Q
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E
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E
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W
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Guide to Countering Karthus as Zoe

Tips for Playing as Zoe against Karthus

Sleepy Trouble Bubble travels further over walls. Find a hiding spot to set up for a long distance kill.

Break Sleep with your biggest damage source, since enemies who are asleep take double damage.

Paddle Star deals more damage the further it has flown. Casting it behind yourself before redirecting can deal tons of damage.

Advice to Win Against Karthus

Karthus can cast spells for a short duration after he is killed. Move away from his corpse to be safe.

Make sure you always have enough health to survive Requiem, even if you have to go back to the base more frequently to heal.

Zoe vs Karthus Counter Stats

Zoe Image
Win Rate
48.1 %
VS
Win Rate
51.9 %
Karthus Image
7.4
< Kills >
6.8
6.3
< Deaths >
7.5
7.7
< Assists >
9.4
1.61
< Killing Sprees >
1.61
138
< Minions Killed >
91
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.92
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.31
1,724
< Physical Damage >
233
18,910
< Magic Damage >
28,843
3,616
< True Damage >
1,975
24,250
< Damage Dealt >
31,053
21,691
< Damage Taken >
29,565
11,593
< Gold Earned >
12,858
1.63
< Towers >
1.22
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.22
2,765
< Total Healing >
9,243
14,126
< Experience >
15,045
26
< Vision Score >
19
12
< Wards Placed >
7
143
< Time Dealing CC >
215

How to Counter Karthus with Zoe in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show several critical Zoe versus Karthus matchup stats that can help you appreciate the differences and similarities between these two champs. As an example, Zoe’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Karthus’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Zoe may be more central to her team's team fighting capability than Karthus..

Zoe typically has a similar longest kill spree as her enemy does. Typically, she takes less damage than Karthus. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the champ with increased HP has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Zoe and Karthus

Damage Types Compared

Zoe
Karthus
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Zoe
Karthus

Who is Better, Zoe or Karthus?

Both League champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Zoe usually loses when facing off against Karthus, with a 48.1% win rate. Therefore, Zoe makes a bad counter for Karthus.

While Zoe does have a lower win rate compared to Karthus, when they face off with one another, Zoe also has a lower difficulty level that makes her a less complex character to develop with. You still need to be cautious when picking Zoe into Karthus.

Furthermore, Zoe has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Karthus. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Zoe vs Karthus matchups, Karthus is the better champ with a lower win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during teamfights.

Zoe is a somewhat poor counter for Karthus. Make sure you focus your actions on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Zoe against Karthus.

Other Champion Matchups Against Zoe

Zoe Loses Against

ZacZac42.7% winrateMorganaMorgana43.1% winrateUrgotUrgot43.2% winrateZyraZyra43.4% winrate

Zoe Wins Against

YuumiYuumi53.6% winrateRenektonRenekton53.4% winrateXayahXayah53.1% winrateKindredKindred52.5% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

Dr. MundoDr. Mundo+ 51.1% 994 GamesNaafiriNaafiri+ 51.4% 251 GamesSkarnerSkarner+ 51.5% 171 GamesLissandraLissandra+ 52.7% 146 Games

Additional Information for Zoe Players

How We Calculated Our Zoe vs Karthus Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Karthus as Zoe, we analyzed 597 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Karthus as Zoe comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Zoe Build Karthus Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Zoe in order to counter Karthus during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats presented above, you should increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Zoe most often accumulates more CS compared to Karthus. Champs who typically don't acquire many minion kills usualy don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Zoe versus Karthus build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Stormsurge, and Luden's Companion. When Zoe included at least these three pieces in her build, she performed a lot better versus Karthus than with many other commonly used item sets. In fact, Zoe had an average win rate of 48.1% battling Karthus with these items in her kit.

To have the greatest chance of crushing Karthus as Zoe, Zoe players should equip the Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations players picked for Zoe vs Karthus counter picks, this blending of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 48.1% winrate overall.

If you would like to see Zoe x Karthus tips and builds for a a particular division, feel free to choose one from the selection menu provided above. If viewing for the first time, the statistics and guides displayed are computed using all matches with data with these champs.