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Karthus Arena Build 
25.09 LoL 

 Augments, Items, Duos
Tier: AWin31.77%Pick7.57%Ban1.83%Games: 82KDA: 2.29Score: 55.10

Karthus is ranked A Tier and has a 31.77% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.09. We've analyzed 82 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Anguish, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Jeweled Gauntlet (Prismatic), Restart (Gold), and Witchful Thinking (Silver). For team partners, the best champions include: Xin Zhao. Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Fiora, Camille, and Neeko. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Thresh, Darius, and Samira.

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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus

Jeweled GauntletJeweled GauntletTier: S+
Slow CookerSlow CookerTier: S
Can't Touch ThisCan't Touch ThisTier: S
Ultimate RevolutionUltimate RevolutionTier: S

Best Gold Augments for Karthus

RestartRestartTier: S+
Dark BlessingDark BlessingTier: S+
Parasitic RelationshipParasitic RelationshipTier: S
Die Another DayDie Another DayTier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus

Witchful ThinkingWitchful ThinkingTier: S+
Parasitic MutationParasitic MutationTier: S+
Contract KillerContract KillerTier: S
Infernal SoulInfernal SoulTier: 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
73%
2
Sorcerer's Shoes
76%
3
Detonation Orb
34%
4
Liandry's Anguish
38%
8
Malignance
37%
11
Rabadon's Deathcap
80%
14
Void Staff
34%

Karthus Boots

Buy %
Sorcerer's Shoes
76%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
5%

Karthus Situational Items

Buy %
Rite Of Ruin
22%
Morellonomicon
11%
Blackfire Torch
20%
Archangel's Staff
9%
Perplexity
10%
Shadowflame
18%

Karthus Juices

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

Karthus Prismatic Item Tier List

Detonation OrbA
Pyromancer's CloakB
RunecarverC
Night HarvesterD

Karthus Silver Augment Tier List

Witchful ThinkingS+
Parasitic MutationS+
Contract KillerS
Infernal SoulS
Ocean SoulS
OverflowS
Mind to MatterS
Tank EngineA
ExecutionerA
Juice BoxA
Transmute: GoldA
Juice PressA
Warmup RoutineA
GoredrinkA
Ultimate UnstoppableB
Mountain SoulB
ErosionB
FirefoxB
ADAPtB
Buff BuddiesB
DematerializeB
Mirror ImageC
Ice ColdC
Don't BlinkC
ClotheslineC
CastleC
Dive BomberD
Tank It Or Leave ItD
Frozen FoundationsD

Karthus Gold Augment Tier List

RestartS+
Dark BlessingS+
Parasitic RelationshipS
Die Another DayS
VengeanceS
It's Killing TimeS
Big BrainS
Quest: Urf's ChampionA
Transmute: PrismaticA
And My Axe!A
It's CriticalA
Magic MissileA
Soul SiphonA
Combo MasterA
From Beginning to EndA
Banner of CommandB
Thread the NeedleB
Stats on Stats!B
FlashyB
Phenomenal EvilB
Keystone ConjurerB
FirebrandB
Ethereal WeaponB
Celestial BodyC
VulnerabilityC
We'll Be Right BackC
DeathtouchD
Summoner RevolutionD
Shrink RayD
Critical HealingD
MarksmageD
Twice ThriceD

Karthus Prismatic Augment Tier List

Jeweled GauntletS+
Slow CookerS
Can't Touch ThisS
Ultimate RevolutionS
Laser EyesS
EurekaS
DoomsayerA
ChauffeurA
Prismatic EggA
Gamba AnvilA
Trueshot ProdigyA
Accelerating SorceryA
Wisdom of AgesB
SpellwakeB
Quest: Wooglet's WitchcapB
Infernal ConduitB
Raid BossB
Chain LightningB
Giant SlayerC
Transmute: ChaosC
Orbital LaserC
Stats on Stats on Stats!C
DreadbringerD
Center of the UniverseD
Fey MagicD
Sacrifice: For PrismaticD

Best Bans for Karthus in Arena

Sett, the Boss
S+
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
S+
Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
S
Smolder, the Fiery Fledgling
S
Thresh, the Chain Warden
S
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
S
Yasuo, the Unforgiven
A
Darius, the Hand of Noxus
A
Samira, the Desert Rose
A
Zyra, Rise of the Thorns
A
Kha'Zix, the Voidreaver
A
Twisted Fate, the Card Master
A
Qiyana, Empress of the Elements
A
Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem
A
Jarvan IV, the Exemplar of Demacia
A
Lissandra, the Ice Witch
A
LeBlanc, the Deceiver
A
Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun
A
Zilean, the Chronokeeper
A
Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear
A
Rell, the Iron Maiden
A

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

Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
+15.7

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

Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear
Soraka, the Starchild
Zyra, Rise of the Thorns

Below Average Karthus Duo Champions in Arena(under 49% top 2 rate with Karthus)

Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox
-15.7
Jhin, the Virtuoso
-15.7

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

Thresh, the Chain Warden
-21.7
Darius, the Hand of Noxus
-20.4
Samira, the Desert Rose
-20.4
Yasuo, the Unforgiven
-19.0
Jarvan IV, the Exemplar of Demacia
-15.7
Lissandra, the Ice Witch
-15.7
Sett, the Boss
-15.7
Pyke, the Bloodharbor Ripper
-12.6
Braum, the Heart of the Freljord
-9.0
Corki, the Daring Bombardier
-9.0
Kayle, the Righteous
-9.0
Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void
-9.0
Nocturne, the Eternal Nightmare
-9.0
Pantheon, the Unbreakable Spear
-9.0
Rell, the Iron Maiden
-9.0
Twisted Fate, the Card Master
-9.0
Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil
-9.0
Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia
-9.0
Zyra, Rise of the Thorns
-9.0
Qiyana, Empress of the Elements
-6.1
Tristana, the Yordle Gunner
-6.1
Gragas, the Rabble Rouser
-4.6
Senna, the Redeemer
-4.6
Xayah, the Rebel
-4.6
Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem
-3.5

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

Fiora, the Grand Duelist
+29.0
Camille, the Steel Shadow
+24.0
Karthus, the Deathsinger
+24.0
Neeko, the Curious Chameleon
+24.0
Orianna, the Lady of Clockwork
+24.0
Hwei, the Visionary
+15.7
Dr. Mundo, the Madman of Zaun
+12.6
Lux, the Lady of Luminosity
+11.5
Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time
+9.0
Milio, The Gentle Flame
+9.0
Skarner, the Primordial Sovereign
+9.0
Soraka, the Starchild
+9.0
Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert
+9.0
Diana, Scorn of the Moon
+6.1
Fiddlesticks, the Ancient Fear
+6.1
Poppy, Keeper of the Hammer
+6.1
Sion, The Undead Juggernaut
+6.1
Smolder, the Fiery Fledgling
+6.1
Vel'Koz, the Eye of the Void
+4.6
Yuumi, the Magical Cat
+3.5

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

Irelia, the Blade Dancer
Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void
Katarina, the Sinister Blade
Kayn, the Shadow Reaper
Kha'Zix, the Voidreaver
LeBlanc, the Deceiver
Quinn, Demacia's Wings
Talon, the Blade's Shadow
Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun
Xerath, the Magus Ascendant
Zeri, The Spark of Zaun
Zilean, the Chronokeeper
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