Karthus is ranked Tier and has a 16.67% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.13. We've analyzed 17 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, Horizon Focus, Rod of Ages, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Gamba Anvil (Prismatic), Thread the Needle (Gold), and Executioner (Silver). Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Amumu and Kassadin. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Rell and Udyr.
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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus
Gamba Anvil
Tier: S+

Orbital Laser
Tier: S

Infernal Conduit
Tier: A

Jeweled Gauntlet
Tier: A

Best Gold Augments for Karthus
Thread the Needle
Tier: S+

Shrink Ray
Tier: S

Dawnbringer's Resolve
Tier: S

Keystone Conjurer
Tier: A

Best Silver Augments for Karthus
Executioner
Tier: S

Juice Box
Tier: S

Goredrink
Tier: S

Don't Chase
Tier: A

Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Items by Round
Buy %
1

71%
3

47%
4

18%
5

82%
8

29%
14

6%
17

12%
Karthus Boots
Buy %

82%

6%
Karthus Situational Items
Buy %

6%

65%

65%

18%

12%

6%
Karthus Juices
Buy %

3%

1%

2%
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