Karthus is ranked Tier and has a 12.10% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.16. We've analyzed 87 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Malignance, Liandry's Anguish, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Fey Magic (Prismatic), Firebrand (Gold), and Repulsor (Silver). Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Quinn, Camille, and Lulu. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Aphelios, Zed, and Rammus.
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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus
Fey Magic
Tier: S+

Can't Touch This
Tier: S+

Mad Scientist
Tier: S

Doomsayer
Tier: S

Best Gold Augments for Karthus
Firebrand
Tier: S+

With Haste
Tier: S+

It's Killing Time
Tier: S+

Magic Missile
Tier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus
Repulsor
Tier: S+

Fallen Aegis
Tier: S+

Juice Press
Tier: S+

Erosion
Tier: S

Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Items by Round
Buy %
1

69%
2

68%
3

37%
4

56%
8

60%
11

74%
14

21%
Karthus Boots
Buy %

68%

8%
Karthus Situational Items
Buy %

18%

20%

31%

16%

16%

10%
Karthus Juices
Buy %

9%

3%

3%
Karthus Prismatic Item Tier List

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