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Karthus Arena Build 
25.15 LoL 

 Augments, Items, Duos
Tier: BWin10.26%Pick7.73%Ban2.35%Games: 75KDA: 2.49Score: 51.12

Karthus is ranked B Tier and has a 10.26% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.15. We've analyzed 75 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Liandry's Anguish, Shadowflame, and Runecarver. Karthus's best augments include Giant Slayer (Prismatic), Parasitic Relationship (Gold), and Frost Wraith (Silver). For team partners, the best champions include: Akali and Blitzcrank. Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Udyr, Yunara, and Zeri. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Ahri, Senna, and Hecarim.

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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus

Giant SlayerGiant SlayerTier: S+
Quest: Wooglet's WitchcapQuest: Wooglet's WitchcapTier: S+
Jeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletTier: S
EurekaEurekaTier: S

Best Gold Augments for Karthus

Parasitic RelationshipParasitic RelationshipTier: S+
Dark BlessingDark BlessingTier: S+
Symbiotic MutationSymbiotic MutationTier: S+
Transmute: PrismaticTransmute: PrismaticTier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus

Frost WraithFrost WraithTier: S+
Ultimate UnstoppableUltimate UnstoppableTier: S+
Buff BuddiesBuff BuddiesTier: S+
Witchful ThinkingWitchful ThinkingTier: 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
63%
2
Sorcerer's Shoes
88%
3
Runecarver
25%
4
Zhonya's Hourglass
23%
8
Rabadon's Deathcap
75%
11
Liandry's Anguish
49%
14
Shadowflame
25%

Karthus Boots

Buy %
Sorcerer's Shoes
88%
Mercury's Treads
1%
Ghostcrawlers
1%

Karthus Situational Items

Buy %
Void Staff
29%
Blackfire Torch
20%
Malignance
39%
Wooglet's Witchcap
15%
Archangel's Staff
11%
Horizon Focus
7%

Karthus Juices

Buy %
Juice of Power
7%
Juice of Vitality
2%
Juice of Haste
1%

Karthus Prismatic Item Tier List

RunecarverA
Pyromancer's CloakB
Detonation OrbD

Karthus Silver Augment Tier List

Frost WraithS+
Ultimate UnstoppableS+
Buff BuddiesS+
Witchful ThinkingS
OverflowS
Infernal SoulS
Slime TimeS
FirefoxA
Stats!A
ADAPtA
Mirror ImageA
Warmup RoutineA
Mountain SoulA
Serve Beyond DeathA
Juice PressA
Transmute: GoldB
Tank EngineB
ExecutionerB
Fallen AegisB
ErosionB
Mind to MatterB
Tank It Or Leave ItB
FlashbangB
Self DestructC
Frozen FoundationsC
ClotheslineC
Juice BoxD
CastleD
Leg DayD
Ice ColdD
Snowball Fight!D

Karthus Gold Augment Tier List

Parasitic RelationshipS+
Dark BlessingS+
Symbiotic MutationS+
Transmute: PrismaticS
Keystone ConjurerS
From Beginning to EndS
RestartS
Magic MissileA
Big BrainA
Phenomenal EvilA
Thread the NeedleA
VulnerabilityA
And My Axe!A
It's Killing TimeA
Summoner RevolutionA
Divine InterventionB
Quest: Urf's ChampionB
Critical HealingB
Stats on Stats!B
Slow and SteadyB
We'll Be Right BackB
VanishB
Combo MasterB
Skilled SniperC
Celestial BodyC
Light WardenC
Hat TrickC
Die Another DayD
Ethereal WeaponD
VengeanceD
Scopier WeaponsD
MarksmageD

Karthus Prismatic Augment Tier List

Giant SlayerS+
Quest: Wooglet's WitchcapS+
Jeweled GauntletS
EurekaS
Ultimate RevolutionS
Omni SoulA
SpellwakeA
Chain LightningA
Trueshot ProdigyA
Ultimate RouletteA
DoomsayerB
Can't Touch ThisB
Transmute: ChaosB
Infernal ConduitB
Tap DancerB
Mad ScientistB
Orbital LaserC
Stats on Stats on Stats!C
Fey MagicD
Feel the BurnD
ChauffeurD
Sacrifice: For PrismaticD

Best Bans for Karthus in Arena

Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
S
Malphite, Shard of the Monolith
S
Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox
S
Senna, the Redeemer
A
Akali, the Rogue Assassin
A
Maokai, the Twisted Treant
A
Kayle, the Righteous
A
Lulu, the Fae Sorceress
A
Hecarim, the Shadow of War
A
Nami, the Tidecaller
A
Xayah, the Rebel
A
Shaco, the Demon Jester
B
Heimerdinger, the Revered Inventor
B
Cassiopeia, the Serpent's Embrace
B
Talon, the Blade's Shadow
B
Zeri, The Spark of Zaun
B
Viego, The Ruined King
B
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
B
Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time
B
Udyr, the Spirit Walker
B
Nasus, the Curator of the Sands
B

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

Akali, the Rogue Assassin
+15.7
Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem
+15.7

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

Amumu, the Sad Mummy
Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear

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

Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox
-20.4
Senna, the Redeemer
-20.4
Hecarim, the Shadow of War
-15.7
Heimerdinger, the Revered Inventor
-15.7
Lulu, the Fae Sorceress
-15.7
Nami, the Tidecaller
-15.7
Xayah, the Rebel
-15.7
Talon, the Blade's Shadow
-11.5
Malphite, Shard of the Monolith
-3.5
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
-3.5

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

Udyr, the Spirit Walker
+49.0
Yunara, the Unbroken Faith
+49.0
Zeri, The Spark of Zaun
+29.0
Viego, The Ruined King
+24.0
Cassiopeia, the Serpent's Embrace
+15.7
Irelia, the Blade Dancer
+15.7
Maokai, the Twisted Treant
+15.7
Akali, the Rogue Assassin
+6.1
Shaco, the Demon Jester
+6.1
Kayle, the Righteous
+4.6

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

Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time
Nasus, the Curator of the Sands
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
Wukong, the Monkey King
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