Tier: Off MetaWin52.65%Role13.33%Pick0.28%Ban1.62%Games: 56KDA: 2.25Score: 49.74
Karthus Mid Lane is ranked Off Meta Tier and has a 52.65% win rate in LoL Patch 25.09. We've analyzed 56 Karthus Mid Lane games to compile our statistical Karthus Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Blackfire Torch, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. For runes, the strongest choice is Inspiration (Primary) with First Strike (Keystone), and Sorcery (Secondary). The optimal Summoner Spells for this build are Flash and Teleport. Starting items should include Doran's Ring, Health Potion, and Stealth Ward. Karthus's Best Mid Lane matchups include Mel. Karthus's Best Mid Lane counters are Aurelion Sol.
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Karthus Summoner Spells


Win %
Pick %
57%
95%
49%
66%

70%
18%

71%
13%

50%
7%

0%
2%
Karthus Starting Items
Win %
Buy %


2

54%
66%


100%
2%
Karthus Runes
Win %
Pick %
76%
22%
56%
18%
49%
23%
43%
8%
Karthus Items

50%

61%

73%

55%

73%

71%

56%

75%
Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Item Purchase Order



























Karthus Trinkets
Win %
Buy %

56%
96%

67%
21%

67%
5%
Karthus Boots
Win %
Buy %

61%
82%

0%
2%
Karthus Situational Items
Win %
Buy %

53%
27%

70%
18%

63%
14%

71%
13%

100%
7%

67%
5%