Karthus ADC is ranked B Tier and has a 54.05% win rate in LoL Ultimate Spellbook Patch 11.24. We've analyzed 1862 Karthus ADC games to compile our statistical Karthus Spellbook Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Liandry's Anguish, Sorcerer's Shoes, Archangel's Staff, Zhonya's Hourglass, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. For runes, the strongest choice is Domination (Primary) with Dark Harvest (Keystone), and Precision (Secondary). The optimal Summoner Spells for this build are Placeholder and Flash. Starting items should include Amplifying Tome, Tear of the Goddess, Health Potion, and Stealth Ward. Karthus's Best Spellbook ADC matchups include Kennen, Caitlyn, and Jayce. Karthus's Best Spellbook ADC counters are Brand, Syndra, and Katarina.
Karthus Summoner Spells
![Placeholder](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/Summoner_UltBookPlaceholder.png)
![Flash](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/SummonerFlash.png)
![Exhaust](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/SummonerExhaust.png)
![Teleport](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/SummonerTeleport.png)
![Ignite](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/SummonerDot.png)
![Barrier](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/spell/SummonerBarrier.png)
Karthus Starting Items
![Amplifying Tome](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1052.png)
![Tear of the Goddess](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3070.png)
![Health Potion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/2003.png)
![Stealth Ward](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3340.png)
![Amplifying Tome](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1052.png)
![Doran's Ring](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1056.png)
![Health Potion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/2003.png)
![Stealth Ward](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3340.png)
Karthus Runes
Karthus Items
![Liandry's Anguish](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/6653.png)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3020.png)
![Archangel's Staff](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3003.png)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3157.png)
![Shadowflame](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/4645.png)
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3089.png)
![Stealth Ward](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3340.png)
![Elixir of Sorcery](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/2139.png)
Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Item Purchase Order
![Tear of the Goddess](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3070.png)
![Lost Chapter](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3802.png)
![Fiendish Codex](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3108.png)
![Liandry's Anguish](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/6653.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
![Boots](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1001.png)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3020.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
![Blasting Wand](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1026.png)
![Kindlegem](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3067.png)
![Archangel's Staff](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3003.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
![Seeker's Armguard](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3191.png)
![Fiendish Codex](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3108.png)
![Stopwatch](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/2420.png)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3157.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
![Hextech Alternator](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3145.png)
![Needlessly Large Rod](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1058.png)
![Shadowflame](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/4645.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
![Needlessly Large Rod](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/1058.png)
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3089.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.8.2/images/tft/coin.png)
Karthus Ultimate Spellbook Stats
![Talon - Shadow Assault](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Talon.png)
![Evelynn - Last Caress](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Evelynn.png)
![Xin Zhao - Crescent Guard](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/XinZhao.png)
![Lucian - The Culling](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Lucian.png)
![Caitlyn - Ace in the Hole](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Caitlyn.png)
![Gragas - Explosive Cask](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Gragas.png)
![Morgana - Soul Shackles](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Morgana.png)
![Seraphine - Encore](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Seraphine.png)
![Poppy - Keeper's Verdict](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Poppy.png)
![Miss Fortune - Bullet Time](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/MissFortune.png)
![Jhin - Curtain Call](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Jhin.png)
![Camille - The Hextech Ultimatum](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Camille.png)
![Mordekaiser - Realm of Death](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Mordekaiser.png)
![Fiddlesticks - Crowstorm](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Fiddlesticks.png)
![Vi - Cease and Desist](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Vi.png)
![Fizz - Chum the Waters](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Fizz.png)
![Blitzcrank - Static Field](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Blitzcrank.png)
![Nocturne - Paranoia](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Nocturne.png)
![Kha'Zix - Void Assault](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Khazix.png)
![Rengar - Thrill of the Hunt](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Rengar.png)
![Zoe - Portal Jump](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Zoe.png)
![Gwen - Needlework](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Gwen.png)
![Dr. Mundo - Maximum Dosage](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/DrMundo.png)
![Jarvan IV - Cataclysm](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/JarvanIV.png)
![Yone - Fate Sealed](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Yone.png)
![Kayle - Divine Judgment](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Kayle.png)
![Lee Sin - Dragon's Rage](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/LeeSin.png)
![Ezreal - Trueshot Barrage](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Ezreal.png)
![Singed - Insanity Potion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Singed.png)
![Ekko - Chronobreak](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Ekko.png)
![Vex - Shadow Surge](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Vex.png)
![Nunu - Absolute Zero](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Nunu.png)
![Viktor - Chaos Storm](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Viktor.png)
![Urgot - Fear Beyond Death](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Urgot.png)
![Nasus - Fury of the Sands](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Nasus.png)
![Jinx - Super Mega Death Rocket!](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Jinx.png)
![Kindred - Lamb's Respite](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Kindred.png)
![Lux - Final Spark](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Lux.png)
![Cho'Gath - Feast](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Chogath.png)
![Kayn - Umbral Trespass](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Kayn.png)
![Diana - Moonfall](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Diana.png)
![Shen - Stand United](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Shen.png)
![Soraka - Wish](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Soraka.png)
![Akali - Perfect Execution](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Akali.png)
![Xerath - Rite of the Arcane](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Xerath.png)
![Malzahar - Nether Grasp](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Malzahar.png)
![Ashe - Enchanted Crystal Arrow](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Ashe.png)
![Ahri - Spirit Rush](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Ahri.png)
![Amumu - Curse of the Sad Mummy](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Amumu.png)
![Olaf - Ragnarok](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Olaf.png)
![Ryze - Realm Warp](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Ryze.png)
![Maokai - Nature's Grasp](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Maokai.png)
![Orianna - Command: Shockwave](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Orianna.png)
![Cassiopeia - Petrifying Gaze](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Cassiopeia.png)
![Skarner - Impale](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Skarner.png)
![Lulu - Wild Growth](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Lulu.png)
![Lissandra - Frozen Tomb](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Lissandra.png)
![Azir - Emperor's Divide](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Azir.png)
![Bard - Tempered Fate](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/champion/Bard.png)
Karthus Trinkets
![Stealth Ward](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3340.png)
![Farsight Alteration](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3363.png)
![Oracle Lens](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3364.png)
Karthus Boots
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3020.png)
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3158.png)
![Plated Steelcaps](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3047.png)
![Berserker's Greaves](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3006.png)
![Mobility Boots](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3117.png)
![Boots of Swiftness](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3009.png)
Karthus Mythic Items
![Liandry's Anguish](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/6653.png)
![Luden's Tempest](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/6655.png)
![Night Harvester](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/4636.png)
![Crown of the Shattered Queen](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/4644.png)
![Guinsoo's Rageblade](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/3124.png)
![Frostfire Gauntlet](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/11.24.1/img/item/6662.png)