Karthus jungle build

Role

Stats

Win Rate

52.4%

Role pick rate

76.7%

Games analyzed

19,916

Damage

29,678

Damage breakdown

Lore

The harbinger of oblivion, Karthus is an undying spirit whose haunting songs are a prelude to the horror of his nightmarish appearance. The living fear the eternity of undeath, but Karthus sees only beauty and purity in its embrace, a perfect union of life and death. When Karthus emerges from the Shadow Isles, it is to bring the joy of death to mortals, an apostle of the unliving.

Abilities

Death Defied (Passive)

Upon dying, Karthus enters a spirit form that allows him to continue casting spells.

Lay Waste

Karthus unleashes a delayed blast at a location, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Deals increased damage to isolated enemies.

Wall of Pain

Karthus creates a passable screen of leeching energy. Any enemy units that walk through the screen have their Movement Speed and Magic Resist reduced for a period.

Defile

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.

Requiem

After channeling for 3 seconds, Karthus deals damage to all enemy champions.

Build

Summoner Spells	Pick Rate	Win Rate
	70.5%	51.9%
	28.6%	53.6%

Starting Items	Pick Rate	Win Rate
	77.4%	52.8%

Trinkets	Pick Rate	Win Rate
	75.5%	53.4%
	18.0%	49.0%

Boots	Pick Rate	Win Rate
	95.5%	53.1%
	2.3%	44.3%

Skills	Pick Rate	Win Rate
Q E Q W Q R Q E	73.3%	54.3%
Q E W Q Q R Q E	20.5%	47.2%

Build Order

92%

53%

48%

Runes

Matchups

Champion	Games Playedsorted descending	Win %	KDA Difference	Damage Difference	Gold Difference
Hecarim	1,545	51%	-0.6	13,440	635
Kha'Zix	1,286	51%	-0.1	8,234	345
Kayn	1,146	50%	0.1	9,225	316
Lee Sin	977	55%	0.0	12,442	1,155
Shaco	975	56%	0.0	13,370	1,322
Viego	817	51%	0.3	2,639,296	24
Udyr	733	52%	-0.5	16,527	755
Graves	723	56%	0.1	9,305	-12
Master Yi	620	52%	0.6	8,547	-105
Lillia	599	56%	0.1	10,023	1,135
Ekko	590	50%	-0.4	9,740	527
Fiddlesticks	554	53%	-0.0	11,715	1,527
Rammus	492	57%	0.3	16,905	2,735
Elise	467	50%	-0.0	11,111	1,536
Evelynn	464	50%	-0.4	6,130	689
Nocturne	415	51%	0.2	12,174	526
Gragas	406	52%	-0.1	11,989	2,005
Dr. Mundo	398	51%	-0.2	10,153	550
Rengar	394	55%	0.2	8,189	175
Nunu & Willump	380	48%	-0.5	16,737	1,766
Olaf	371	56%	0.3	11,648	836
Jarvan IV	330	52%	-0.9	15,900	1,211
Skarner	279	46%	-0.7	18,385	2,137
Vi	279	47%	0.0	14,100	817
Sejuani	257	55%	-0.3	15,749	2,010
Zac	251	54%	-0.5	18,190	2,845
Warwick	244	61%	0.5	16,975	1,658
Rek'Sai	243	52%	0.3	11,813	901
Nidalee	226	58%	0.2	10,586	1,340
Kindred	212	48%	0.2	9,410	157
Ivern	188	46%	-1.2	16,981	2,486
Amumu	177	59%	0.4	17,020	2,501
Shyvana	162	53%	0.1	7,358	591
Jax	160	49%	0.6	12,554	761
Xin Zhao	133	50%	0.2	11,105	965
Poppy	119	48%	-0.3	13,819	1,471
Taliyah	111	57%	0.2	8,427	1,222
Gnar	110	58%	0.4	6,389	1,219
Volibear	108	57%	0.2	13,219	1,377

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Karthus skins are there?

There are 8 skins for Karthus. They are Phantom Karthus, Statue of Karthus, Grim Reaper Karthus, Pentakill Karthus, Fnatic Karthus, Karthus Lightsbane, Infernal Karthus, and the default skin.

Who counters Karthus?

Karthus is countered by Ekko, Elise, Evelynn.

Who does Karthus counter?

Karthus counters Hecarim, Kha'Zix, Kayn.

How do I play Karthus jungle?

The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on jungle Karthus is Liandry's Anguish first into Zhonya's Hourglass and Morellonomicon. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.

Where should I play Karthus?

77% of Karthus players play jungle.