Karthus

Recommended Build

Patch 16.12 · Diamond+ Solo Queue · Updated 6/18/2026

51.9% Based on 189 games wr in Bot

Build path

1. Boots any step
   

   Sorcerer's Shoes

   100% pick · 52.5% Based on 183 picks wr
2. Item 1
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     Doran's Ring

     100% pick · 51.9% Based on 189 picks wr
3. Item 2
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     Blackfire Torch

     93% pick · 52.0% Based on 175 picks wr
4. Item 3 2 options
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     Shadowflame

     54% pick · 56.3% Based on 96 picks wr
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     or Liandry's Torment

     39% pick · 51.4% Based on 70 picks wr
5. Item 4 3 options
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     Rabadon's Deathcap

     31% pick · 52.3% Based on 44 picks wr
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     or Shadowflame

     22% pick · 48.4% Based on 31 picks wr
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     or Void Staff

     17% pick · 56.0% Based on 25 picks wr

Most-built legendary at each step (purchase order).

Summoner spells

Exhaust + Flash 99% · 52.1% Based on 188 picks wr

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R

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Sorcery

Precision

Stat shards