To counter Karthus in the jungle effectively, focus on exploiting his weak early game and managing his ultimate ability.

Early Game Counters:

• Invade his jungle to delay level 6 power spike
• Steal blue buff to limit his mana-dependent clearing
• Strong early game junglers like Amumu, Warwick, and Shyvana perform well against him
• Ekko can effectively counter Karthus with high mobility and burst damage

Fighting Against Karthus:

• CC him during his ultimate cast to cancel it
• Move away from his passive after killing him
• Consider his ultimate's global presence during all fights
• Track his position when split pushing, but beware of his ultimate impact

Power Spike Management:

• Major power spike at level 6 (Ultimate)
• Increases in strength with AP and magic penetration items
• Becomes significantly stronger after completing jungle item
• Counter by reducing his gold income through constant invasion

Key Tips:

• Track his ultimate cooldown
• Coordinate team fights around his ultimate availability
• Prioritize stealing his camps and buffs
• Build magic resistance early

Best Counter Picks:

1. Amumu (Strong engage, natural MR)
2. Warwick (High sustain, ultimate interrupt)
3. Shyvana (Fast clearing, invasion potential)
4. Ekko (Mobility, burst damage)

Remember to maintain vision control to track his movements and coordinate invasions with your team.

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