Karthus is ranked Tier and has a 3.13% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 25.17. We've analyzed 20 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade, Void Staff, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Infernal Conduit (Prismatic), Thread the Needle (Gold), and Witchful Thinking (Silver). Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Kalista, Lissandra, and Tahm Kench.
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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus
Infernal Conduit
Tier: S+

Jeweled Gauntlet
Tier: S

Fey Magic
Tier: S

Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap
Tier: A

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

Magic Missile
Tier: S

We'll Be Right Back
Tier: A

It's Critical
Tier: A

Best Silver Augments for Karthus
Witchful Thinking
Tier: S

ADAPt
Tier: S

Infernal Soul
Tier: A

Fruits of Your Labor
Tier: A

Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Items by Round
Buy %
1

65%
3

20%
4

60%
5

80%
8

30%
14

5%
17

30%
Karthus Boots
Buy %

65%

30%
Karthus Situational Items
Buy %

5%

65%

20%

5%

5%

25%
Karthus Juices
Buy %

6%

3%

1%
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