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Karthus Arena Build 
25.15 LoL 

 Augments, Items, Duos
Tier: S+Win24.49%Pick5.64%Ban1.01%Games: 72KDA: 2.03Score: 51.09

Karthus is ranked S+ Tier and has a 24.49% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.15. We've analyzed 72 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 Wisdom of Ages (Prismatic), Keystone Conjurer (Gold), and Juice Box (Silver). Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Kayn, Lee Sin, and Renekton. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Xin Zhao, Ornn, and Aatrox.

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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus

Wisdom of AgesWisdom of AgesTier: S+
Trueshot ProdigyTrueshot ProdigyTier: S+
Can't Touch ThisCan't Touch ThisTier: A
Feel the BurnFeel the BurnTier: A

Best Gold Augments for Karthus

Keystone ConjurerKeystone ConjurerTier: S+
OathswornOathswornTier: S+
Summoner RevolutionSummoner RevolutionTier: S+
It's Killing TimeIt's Killing TimeTier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus

Juice BoxJuice BoxTier: S+
Ocean SoulOcean SoulTier: S
Tank It Or Leave ItTank It Or Leave ItTier: S
Tank EngineTank EngineTier: 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
68%
2
Sorcerer's Shoes
83%
3
Detonation Orb
22%
4
Malignance
47%
8
Liandry's Anguish
71%
11
Rabadon's Deathcap
76%
14
Void Staff
33%

Karthus Boots

Buy %
Sorcerer's Shoes
83%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
1%
Ghostcrawlers
1%

Karthus Situational Items

Buy %
Shadowflame
25%
Blackfire Torch
21%
Rite Of Ruin
19%
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
10%
Archangel's Staff
15%
Horizon Focus
14%

Karthus Juices

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

Karthus Prismatic Item Tier List

Detonation OrbA
RunecarverB
Pyromancer's CloakD

Karthus Silver Augment Tier List

Juice BoxS+
Ocean SoulS
Tank It Or Leave ItS
Tank EngineS
ErosionS
Infernal SoulS
ExecutionerS
FirefoxS
Hold Very StillA
Witchful ThinkingA
DematerializeA
Parasitic MutationA
Mind to MatterA
OverflowA
Ultimate UnstoppableA
Contract KillerA
Frost WraithB
Self DestructB
Stats!B
ADAPtB
Don't ChaseB
Juice PressB
Ice ColdB
Don't BlinkC
HomeguardC
TyphoonC
Mirror ImageC
Fruits of Your LaborC
Transmute: GoldD
Numb to PainD
GoredrinkD
Fallen AegisD
Light 'em Up!D

Karthus Gold Augment Tier List

Keystone ConjurerS+
OathswornS+
Summoner RevolutionS+
It's Killing TimeS
Big BrainS
Thread the NeedleS
Quest: Urf's ChampionS
Defensive ManeuversS
Phenomenal EvilA
VulnerabilityA
Stats on Stats!A
Combo MasterA
Hat TrickA
From Beginning to EndA
We'll Be Right BackA
It's CriticalA
MarksmageB
Die Another DayB
Transmute: PrismaticB
Magic MissileB
Apex InventorB
Ethereal WeaponB
Searing DawnB
Divine InterventionB
Rabble RousingC
RecursionC
FirebrandC
Banner of CommandC
Bread And JamC
With HasteC
FlashyD
Slow and SteadyD
OK BoomerangD
Celestial BodyD

Karthus Prismatic Augment Tier List

Wisdom of AgesS+
Trueshot ProdigyS+
Can't Touch ThisA
Feel the BurnA
Center of the UniverseA
Fey MagicA
Ultimate RouletteA
Infernal ConduitA
Laser EyesA
Jeweled GauntletA
SpellwakeA
DoomsayerA
Chain LightningB
Ultimate RevolutionB
Scopiest WeaponsB
Mad ScientistB
GoliathB
Gamba AnvilB
Quest: Wooglet's WitchcapB
Quantum ComputingC
Slow CookerC
ChauffeurD
Back To BasicsD
Summoner's RouletteD
Transmute: ChaosD
Prismatic EggD

Best Bans for Karthus in Arena

Ornn, The Fire below the Mountain
S+
Jhin, the Virtuoso
S+
Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
S
Kayle, the Righteous
S
Urgot, the Dreadnought
S
Karma, the Enlightened One
S
Nautilus, the Titan of the Depths
A
Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge
A
Sion, The Undead Juggernaut
A
Kassadin, the Void Walker
A
Shaco, the Demon Jester
A
Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil
A
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
A
Jinx, the Loose Cannon
A
Yasuo, the Unforgiven
A
Maokai, the Twisted Treant
A
Aatrox, the Darkin Blade
A
Aurora, the Witch Between Worlds
A
Wukong, the Monkey King
A
Neeko, the Curious Chameleon
A
Lulu, the Fae Sorceress
A

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

Dr. Mundo, the Madman of Zaun
Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess
Jhin, the Virtuoso
Sett, the Boss
Smolder, the Fiery Fledgling

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

Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
-20.4
Ornn, The Fire below the Mountain
-19.0
Aatrox, the Darkin Blade
-15.7
Aurora, the Witch Between Worlds
-15.7
Bel'Veth, the Empress of the Void
-15.7
Cassiopeia, the Serpent's Embrace
-15.7
Jhin, the Virtuoso
-15.7
Kled, the Cantankerous Cavalier
-15.7
LeBlanc, the Deceiver
-15.7
Lulu, the Fae Sorceress
-15.7
Neeko, the Curious Chameleon
-15.7
Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil
-15.7
Wukong, the Monkey King
-15.7
Yuumi, the Magical Cat
-15.7
Fizz, the Tidal Trickster
-11.5
Gragas, the Rabble Rouser
-11.5
Morgana, the Fallen
-11.5
Senna, the Redeemer
-9.0
Sona, Maven of the Strings
-9.0
Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge
-6.1
Hecarim, the Shadow of War
-6.1
Karma, the Enlightened One
-6.1
Kassadin, the Void Walker
-6.1
Kayle, the Righteous
-6.1
Urgot, the Dreadnought
-6.1
Alistar, the Minotaur
-5.2
Singed, the Mad Chemist
-4.6

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

Kayn, the Shadow Reaper
+32.3
Lee Sin, the Blind Monk
+29.0
Renekton, the Butcher of the Sands
+29.0
Hwei, the Visionary
+24.0
Qiyana, Empress of the Elements
+24.0
Viktor, the Herald of the Arcane
+20.4
Akshan, the Rogue Sentinel
+15.7
Diana, Scorn of the Moon
+15.7
Elise, the Spider Queen
+15.7
Janna, the Storm's Fury
+15.7
Lux, the Lady of Luminosity
+15.7
Nidalee, the Bestial Huntress
+15.7
Rengar, the Pridestalker
+15.7
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
+15.7
Vel'Koz, the Eye of the Void
+15.7
Zyra, Rise of the Thorns
+15.7
Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
+12.6
Maokai, the Twisted Treant
+12.6
Yasuo, the Unforgiven
+11.5
Lillia, the Bashful Bloom
+9.0
Lissandra, the Ice Witch
+9.0
Nautilus, the Titan of the Depths
+9.0
Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox
+6.1

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

Briar, the Restrained Hunger
Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress
Ivern, the Green Father
Jinx, the Loose Cannon
Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance
Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void
Nocturne, the Eternal Nightmare
Orianna, the Lady of Clockwork
Shaco, the Demon Jester
Sion, The Undead Juggernaut
Sivir, the Battle Mistress
Taliyah, the Stoneweaver
Trundle, the Troll King
Zac, the Secret Weapon
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