Karthus is ranked Tier and has a 12.67% win rate in LoL Arena Patch 14.17. We've analyzed 80 Karthus games to compile our statistical Karthus Arena Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Detonation Orb. Karthus's best augments include Spirit Link (Prismatic), Dive Bomber (Gold), and Don't Blink (Silver). For team partners, the best champions include: Jhin, Amumu, and Volibear. Karthus's Best Arena matchups include Hwei, Corki, and Samira. Karthus's Best Arena counters are Garen, Annie, and Kayle.
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Best Prismatic Augments for Karthus
Spirit Link
Tier: S+

Omni Soul
Tier: S+

Slow Cooker
Tier: S

Spellwake
Tier: S

Best Gold Augments for Karthus
Dive Bomber
Tier: S+

Light Warden
Tier: S+

Ethereal Weapon
Tier: S+

Firebrand
Tier: S

Best Silver Augments for Karthus
Don't Blink
Tier: S+

Castle
Tier: S+

Ice Cold
Tier: S+

Tank It Or Leave It
Tier: S

Karthus Skill Order
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Karthus Items by Round
Buy %
1

78%
2

95%
3

21%
4

74%
8

100%
11

58%
14

26%
Karthus Boots
Buy %

95%

14%

1%
Karthus Situational Items
Buy %

38%

21%

19%

14%

13%

11%
Karthus Juices
Buy %

4%

1%

1%
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