- Win Rate
- 51.1%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 0.6%
Karthus ARAM Build & Stats
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,420
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 13, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Karthus ARAM stats show Karthus with a 45.0% win rate and ranking #137 in ARAM mode. Discover Karthus's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.
Karthus ARAM Performance
Karthus F TierCombat Stats
Damage Stats
Utility Stats
📊Karthus ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile
See how Karthus compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.
Karthus is an elite damage dealer, outperforming 97% of ARAM champions in damage output.
Karthus is best played from a safe distance, avoiding direct confrontations.
Karthus relies on teammates for healing and sustain in extended fights.
Karthus tends to trade aggressively, accepting deaths for team value.
Playstyle Analysis
Based on performance data from 100 ARAM matches, Karthus plays best as a damage carry. With elite-level stats in their primary role, Karthus is highly impactful when played correctly.
To optimize Karthus's ARAM build for Patch 16.20, prioritize the highest win-rate items. The top-performing build features Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Malignance as core items, achieving a 60.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 2 builds average 50.0% win rate. Keep adjusting your build to the enemy team as each game develops.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |    |  | C Tier | 60.0% | +15.0% | 10 |
| 2 |  | | | F Tier | 40.0% | -5.0% | 5 |
Master Karthus on the Howling Abyss
ARAM Companion shows each champion's Howling Abyss win rate, combat, damage and gold numbers, how it ranks against the whole roster, and the builds, teammates and matchups that win.
- ARAM win rate & tier
- Roster-wide percentiles
- Builds, teammates & matchups
Champions that synergize best with Karthus in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.
Champion | Win Rate | WR Diff |
|---|---|---|
 Kalista | 83.3% | +38.3% |
 Miss Fortune | 77.8% | +32.8% |
 Viktor | 75.0% | +30.0% |
 Amumu | 66.7% | +21.7% |
 Senna | 66.7% | +21.7% |
Champions that counter Karthus in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.
Champion | Win Rate vs | WR Diff |
|---|---|---|
 Malphite | 16.7% | -28.3% |
 Maokai | 20.0% | -25.0% |
 Master Yi | 20.0% | -25.0% |
 Veigar | 28.6% | -16.4% |
 Blitzcrank | 28.6% | -16.4% |
Is Karthus Good in ARAM?
Karthus is currently a F-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a difficult champion to succeed with.45.0% win rate Ranked #137 among all champions,Karthus faces some challenges in ARAM mode.
Karthus ARAM Performance Analysis
In ARAM, Karthus averages 9.2/12.6/25.8 KDA across 100 analyzed matches. This poke and damage dealer playstyle excels at dealing damage, ranking in the top 2.9099999999999966% of ARAM damage dealers.
With a 0.6% pick rate, Karthus sees more specialized usage. Focus on the optimal builds below to maximize Karthus's potential.
Best Champions to Play With Karthus
Team composition matters in ARAM. Karthus performs exceptionally well alongside Kalista, achieving a combined 83.3% win rate when on the same team.
Other strong allies include Miss Fortune (77.8% win rate) Viktor (75.0% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.
Karthus Counters in ARAM
Be cautious when facing Malphite, who counters Karthus with a 16.7% win rate against them. Maokai and Master Yi also pose challenges.
Adjust your positioning and itemization when facing these threats.
Optimal Karthus ARAM Build Path
The highest win rate build for Karthus features Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Malignance as core items.60.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is recommended for mobility.
Since ARAM is a single-lane constant teamfight mode, prioritize items that enhance your combat effectiveness immediately.
Tips for Playing Karthus in ARAM
Stay at max range to deal damage safely. Position behind your frontline and watch for flanks.
Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Liandry's Torment for your first major power spike.
Look for poke opportunities between waves. Use the health relics wisely and commit when enemies are low.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Karthus in ARAM?
Karthus faces challenges in ARAM but can still succeed when paired with Kalista.
Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Karthus's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 100 matches.
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Karthus ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Karthus good in ARAM?
Karthus has only 100 analysed matches in ARAM on patch 16.20, which is not enough to place it against other champions yet. The observed win rate is 45.0% — treat that as a first look rather than a verdict.
What is the best ARAM build for Karthus?
The highest win rate ARAM build for Karthus runs Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Malignance as core items, at a 60.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice. ARAM is one continuous fight, so items with immediate combat value come before greedy scaling.
Which champions pair well with Karthus in ARAM?
The best teammate for Karthus in ARAM is Kalista, at a 83.3% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Miss Fortune, Viktor. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.
Who counters Karthus in ARAM?
Malphite is the biggest counter to Karthus in ARAM, winning 16.7% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Maokai, Master Yi. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.
What is Karthus's ARAM win rate?
Karthus has a 45.0% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #137 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 100 analysed matches.
What tier is Karthus in ARAM?
Karthus does not have enough ARAM matches on patch 16.20 to be given a tier yet. The observed win rate is 45.0% across 100 analysed matches, which is too few games to rank it against other champions.
Karthus ARAM Runes and Damage
The most common Karthus ARAM rune page starts with Dark Harvest: 30% of games, 40.0% win rate over 30 games.
- Damage per minute
- 1,894
- Gold per minute
- 706
- Healing per minute
- 79
- KDA
- 2.77
Most played rune page
ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.