Runes
Sorcery












Precision








Shards
Summoners

60.3%
40.0%5
50.0%2Starter



Boots

Core build

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Ability max order
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4th item

Void Staff
60.0% 10

Rabadon's Deathcap
57.1% 7

Stormsurge
80.0% 5
5th item

Void Staff
62.5% 8

Stormsurge
66.7% 3

Shadowflame
100.0% 2
Situational

Void Staff
57.9% 19

Stormsurge
75.0% 8

Zhonya's Hourglass
87.5% 8

Rabadon's Deathcap
57.1% 7

Shadowflame
100.0% 3

Malignance
50.0% 2
Popular full builds
Build orders
Matchups
Minimum 5 games per pairingGood against
Struggles against
Abilities
Resource: Mana
PDeath DefiedPassive
Upon dying, Karthus enters a spirit form that allows him to continue casting spells.
QLay WasteNo cooldown
Karthus unleashes a delayed blast at a location, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Deals increased damage to isolated enemies.
WWall of PainCooldown 15s
Karthus creates a passable screen of leeching energy. Any enemy units that walk through the screen have their Move Speed and Magic Resist reduced for a period.
EDefileCooldown 0.5s
Karthus passively steals energy from his victims, gaining Mana on each kill. Alternatively, Karthus can surround himself in the souls of his prey, dealing damage to nearby enemies, but quickly draining his own Mana.
RRequiemCooldown 200/180/160s
After channeling for 3 seconds, Karthus deals damage to all enemy champions.





