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Karthus Arena Build 
25.15 LoL 

 Augments, Items, Duos
Tier: S+Win15.91%Pick5.77%Ban1.88%Games: 52KDA: 1.62Score: 46.95

Karthus is ranked S+ Tier and has a 15.91% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.15. We've analyzed 52 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Void Staff, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace, and Runecarver. Karthus's best augments include Goliath (Prismatic), It's Critical (Gold), and Castle (Silver). For team partners, the best champions include: Malphite. Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Hwei, Sivir, and Taric. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Dr. Mundo, Kai'Sa, and Corki.

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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus

GoliathGoliathTier: A
Trueshot ProdigyTrueshot ProdigyTier: A
Chain LightningChain LightningTier: A
Stats on Stats on Stats!Stats on Stats on Stats!Tier: A

Best Gold Augments for Karthus

It's CriticalIt's CriticalTier: S+
Quest: Steel Your HeartQuest: Steel Your HeartTier: S
Light WardenLight WardenTier: S
We'll Be Right BackWe'll Be Right BackTier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus

CastleCastleTier: S
Contract KillerContract KillerTier: S
Mountain SoulMountain SoulTier: S
Stats!Stats!Tier: S

Karthus Skill Order

Death Defied
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Lay Waste
QQQQQ
Wall of Pain
WWWWW
Defile
EEEEE
Requiem
RRR

Karthus Items by Round

Buy %
1
Guardian's Orb
60%
2
Sorcerer's Shoes
75%
3
Runecarver
29%
4
Void Staff
38%
8
Shadowflame
23%
11
Rabadon's Deathcap
69%
14
Seraph's Embrace
17%

Karthus Boots

Buy %
Sorcerer's Shoes
75%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
6%

Karthus Situational Items

Buy %
Morellonomicon
21%
Rite Of Ruin
12%
Rod of Ages
13%
Liandry's Anguish
25%
Malignance
33%
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
8%

Karthus Juices

Buy %
Juice of Power
6%
Juice of Vitality
2%
Juice of Haste
1%

Karthus Prismatic Item Tier List

RunecarverD

Karthus Silver Augment Tier List

CastleS
Contract KillerS
Mountain SoulS
Stats!S
Mind to MatterS
Witchful ThinkingA
ADAPtA
Transmute: GoldA
Juice PressA
Warmup RoutineA
GoredrinkB
DematerializeB
Parasitic MutationB
OverflowB
FirefoxB
Fruits of Your LaborB
Ice ColdC
Dive BomberC
ExecutionerC
Ocean SoulD
Tank It Or Leave ItD
Don't ChaseD

Karthus Gold Augment Tier List

It's CriticalS+
Quest: Steel Your HeartS
Light WardenS
We'll Be Right BackS
Transmute: PrismaticS
It's Killing TimeS
Magic MissileA
Stats on Stats!A
From Beginning to EndA
Phenomenal EvilA
Big BrainA
Searing DawnA
RecursionB
Combo MasterB
Thread the NeedleB
Divine InterventionB
Keystone ConjurerB
Die Another DayB
Rabble RousingB
VulnerabilityC
Quest: Urf's ChampionC
Apex InventorC
Ethereal WeaponD
Dawnbringer's ResolveD
Soul SiphonD
With HasteD

Karthus Prismatic Augment Tier List

GoliathA
Trueshot ProdigyA
Chain LightningA
Stats on Stats on Stats!A
Gamba AnvilA
Jeweled GauntletA
Ultimate RevolutionA
EurekaA
Tap DancerA
ChauffeurB
Quest: Wooglet's WitchcapB
DoomsayerB
Infernal ConduitB
SpellwakeB
Fey MagicC
Omni SoulC
Can't Touch ThisD
Ultimate RouletteD
Accelerating SorceryD
Blade WaltzD

Best Bans for Karthus in Arena

Dr. Mundo, the Madman of Zaun
S+
Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
S
Sylas, the Unshackled
S
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
S
Ezreal, the Prodigal Explorer
S
Kayle, the Righteous
S
Vladimir, the Crimson Reaper
A
Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void
A
Galio, the Colossus
A
Naafiri, the Hound of a Hundred Bites
A
Katarina, the Sinister Blade
A
Garen, The Might of Demacia
A
Gragas, the Rabble Rouser
A
Mel, the Soul's Reflection
A
Hecarim, the Shadow of War
A
Jhin, the Virtuoso
A
Samira, the Desert Rose
A
Soraka, the Starchild
A
Malphite, Shard of the Monolith
A
Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover
A
Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance
A

Best Karthus Duo Champions in Arena(over 51% top 2 rate with Karthus)

Malphite, Shard of the Monolith
+49.0

Average Karthus Duo Champions in Arena(49% - 51% top 2 rate with Karthus)

Bel'Veth, the Empress of the Void
Jinx, the Loose Cannon

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

Dr. Mundo, the Madman of Zaun
-21.7
Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
-20.4
Corki, the Daring Bombardier
-15.7
Ezreal, the Prodigal Explorer
-15.7
Garen, The Might of Demacia
-15.7
Gragas, the Rabble Rouser
-15.7
Hecarim, the Shadow of War
-15.7
Katarina, the Sinister Blade
-15.7
Kayle, the Righteous
-15.7
Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void
-15.7
Mel, the Soul's Reflection
-15.7
Naafiri, the Hound of a Hundred Bites
-15.7
Samira, the Desert Rose
-15.7
Soraka, the Starchild
-15.7
Sylas, the Unshackled
-15.7
Vladimir, the Crimson Reaper
-12.6
Shyvana, the Half-Dragon
-11.5
Yunara, the Unbroken Faith
-11.5
Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem
-9.0
Galio, the Colossus
-9.0
Lillia, the Bashful Bloom
-9.0
Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun
-9.0
Jhin, the Virtuoso
-6.1

Best Matchups for Karthus in Arena(over 51% top 2 rate for Karthus)

Hwei, the Visionary
+49.0
Sivir, the Battle Mistress
+49.0
Taric, the Shield of Valoran
+49.0
Rammus, the Armordillo
+29.0
Aatrox, the Darkin Blade
+15.7
Briar, the Restrained Hunger
+15.7
Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance
+15.7
Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil
+15.7
Zac, the Secret Weapon
+15.7
Aurora, the Witch Between Worlds
+9.0
Darius, the Hand of Noxus
+9.0
Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess
+9.0
Mordekaiser, the Iron Revenant
+9.0
Viego, The Ruined King
+9.0
Wukong, the Monkey King
+9.0
Xayah, the Rebel
+9.0
Kha'Zix, the Voidreaver
+6.1
Lee Sin, the Blind Monk
+6.1
Malphite, Shard of the Monolith
+6.1
Twitch, the Plague Rat
+6.1
Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox
+4.6
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
+3.5

Even Matchups for Karthus in Arena(49% - 51% top 2 rate for Karthus)

Alistar, the Minotaur
Ambessa, Matriarch of War
Caitlyn, the Sheriff of Piltover
Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress
Lucian, the Purifier
Neeko, the Curious Chameleon
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
Rek'Sai, the Void Burrower
Ryze, the Rune Mage
Skarner, the Primordial Sovereign
Trundle, the Troll King
Varus, the Arrow of Retribution
Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
Zoe, the Aspect of Twilight
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