Karthus

Karthus support build

SUPPORT 1%

Stats

Win Rate
42.7%
Role pick rate
0.7%
Games analyzed
178
Damage
26,893
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 SpellsPick RateWin Rate
Exhaust
Flash
62.9%43.8%
Flash
Ignite
16.3%48.3%
Starting ItemsPick RateWin Rate
Health Potion
Health Potion
Spellthief's Edge
71.3%41.7%
TrinketsPick RateWin Rate
Oracle Lens
90.4%42.9%
Stealth Ward
6.7%25.0%
BootsPick RateWin Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
85.4%43.4%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
7.3%53.8%
SkillsPick RateWin Rate
Lay Waste
Q
Defile
E
Lay Waste
Q
Wall of Pain
W
Lay Waste
Q
Requiem
R
Lay Waste
Q
Defile
E
32.6%50.0%
Lay Waste
Q
Defile
E
Wall of Pain
W
Lay Waste
Q
Lay Waste
Q
Requiem
R
Lay Waste
Q
Defile
E
27.5%38.8%
Build Order

Liandry's Anguish
P
83%
W
44%

Luden's Tempest
P
6%
W
27%

Runes

Matchups

ChampionGames Playedsorted descendingWin %KDA DifferenceDamage DifferenceGold Difference
Thresh
Thresh
1932%-1.922,9412,043
Senna
Senna
1631%-1.114,309288
Lulu
Lulu
1421%-3.718,7861,179
Alistar
Alistar
1369%-0.121,3783,250
Zyra
Zyra
1050%0.17,2872,430
Seraphine
Seraphine
933%-1.620,2351,801
Karma
Karma
850%-1.611,1562,153
Lux
Lux
757%-0.511,3691,691
Nautilus
Nautilus
743%-0.919,3492,617
Soraka
Soraka
617%-2.221,5161,896
Janna
Janna
667%-0.922,6513,370
Yuumi
Yuumi
633%-4.620,1772,374
Morgana
Morgana
580%-0.016,2992,694
Swain
Swain
580%0.314,4093,237
Nami
Nami
560%-3.116,3282,609
Rakan
Rakan
560%-0.122,2593,625
Rell
Rell
560%0.318,7583,675
Leona
Leona
367%0.331,2064,062
Bard
Bard
367%0.58,6912,320
Pyke
Pyke
30%-1.09,852-959
Zilean
Zilean
20%-1.216,460908
Shaco
Shaco
20%-1.67,3321,233
Sona
Sona
20%0.29,1561,547
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
20%-6.39,158-682
Pantheon
Pantheon
250%0.915,8102,538
Braum
Braum
250%-0.126,5854,557
Kayle
Kayle
1100%-3.430,864-634
Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune
1100%0.513,7064,781
Ashe
Ashe
1100%-0.55,578399
Anivia
Anivia
10%-2.236,8021,040
Taric
Taric
1100%3.215,2432,896
Maokai
Maokai
10%-2.125,4863,689
Brand
Brand
10%-0.54,2771,467
Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol
10%-3.89,6981,267
Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz
10%-0.4-9862,138
Ornn
Ornn
10%-16.17,323-3,148
Sett
Sett
10%-1.335,2582,857

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 Thresh, Senna, Lulu.

Who does Karthus counter?

Karthus counters Alistar, Lux, Janna.

How do I play Karthus support?

The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on support 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.