Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
1.0%

KarthusAbilities

FMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karthus's abilities include Death Defied, Lay Waste, Wall of Pain, Defile, Requiem. Learn how to use Karthus's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.4.

Death Defied

Upon dying, Karthus enters a spirit form that allows him to continue casting spells.
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Karthus Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karthus's passive ability?

Karthus's passive ability is Death Defied. Upon dying, Karthus enters a spirit form that allows him to continue casting spells.

What is Karthus's Q ability?

Karthus's Q ability is Lay Waste. Karthus unleashes a delayed blast at a location, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Deals increased damage to isolated enemies.

What is Karthus's ultimate ability?

Karthus's ultimate (R) is Requiem. After channeling for 3 seconds, Karthus deals damage to all enemy champions.

How do I use Karthus's abilities effectively?

To use Karthus's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.