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Karthus
Karthus

Karthus

MagePatch 16.10.1
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Starter Items

Doran's RingDoran's Ring
Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Full Build

Blackfire TorchBlackfire Torch
Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
Liandry's TormentLiandry's Torment
ShadowflameShadowflame
Rabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
Void StaffVoid Staff

Recommended Build

Blackfire Torch

Blackfire Torch

Key item for optimal performance in this role

Sorcerer's Shoes

Sorcerer's Shoes

Magic penetration amplifies burst damage on squishy targets

Liandry's Torment

Liandry's Torment

Key item for optimal performance in this role

Shadowflame

Shadowflame

Flat magic pen and crit-on-shields amplify burst on squishy targets

Rabadon's Deathcap

Rabadon's Deathcap

Massive AP amplification multiplies all ability scaling

Void Staff

Void Staff

Percent magic pen counters magic-resist stacking in the late game

Recommended Runes

Primary

Dark Harvest

Dark Harvest

Domination

Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
Gathering StormGathering Storm

Secondary

Domination

Domination

Taste of BloodTaste of Blood
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter

Shards

Adaptive ForceAdaptive Force
Adaptive ForceAdaptive Force
HealthHealth

Skill Order

R›Q›E›W

Max priority from left to right. Always level R when available.

Summoner Spells

FlashFlash
SmiteSmite

Tips & Tricks

  • 1.Isolated Q deals double damage — aim at single targets in the jungle for fast and healthy clears.
  • 2.R (Requiem) damages all enemies globally; check the map constantly for low-HP targets to snipe.
  • 3.Passive lets you cast spells for 7 seconds after death — die in the middle of teamfights to maximize E and Q damage.
  • 4.W (Wall of Pain) shreds MR and slows; place it across chokepoints to zone enemies during objectives.
  • 5.Toggle E on during fights for constant AoE damage; manage mana carefully so you have enough for R.

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