Tier: SWin14.45%Pick5.18%Ban2.54%Games: 985KDA: 1.94Score: 58.27
Karthus is ranked S Tier and has a 14.45% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.13. We've analyzed 985 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Anguish, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Fan the Hammer (Prismatic), Firebrand (Gold), and Witchful Thinking (Silver). For team partners, the best champions include: Ekko, Anivia, and Sejuani. Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Azir. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Mel, Soraka, and Braum.
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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus
Fan the Hammer
Tier: S+

Spellwake
Tier: S+

Jeweled Gauntlet
Tier: S+

Scopiest Weapons
Tier: S+

Best Gold Augments for Karthus
Firebrand
Tier: S+

Magic Missile
Tier: S+

It's Killing Time
Tier: S+

Big Brain
Tier: S+

Best Silver Augments for Karthus
Witchful Thinking
Tier: S+

Light 'em Up!
Tier: S+

Self Destruct
Tier: S+

Overflow
Tier: S+

Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Items by Round
Buy %
1

71%
2

82%
3

35%
4

51%
8

42%
11

63%
14

21%
Karthus Boots
Buy %

82%

4%

1%

0%

0%

2%
Karthus Situational Items
Buy %

20%

17%

16%

17%

10%

9%
Karthus Juices
Buy %

5%

1%

1%
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Best Champions to Counter Karthus in Arena(under 49% top 2 rate for Karthus)

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