Karthus - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.3%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Karthusthe Deathsinger

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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.

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Patch 26.14 Karthus Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1348.65%
Patch 26.1454.28%
+5.62%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.131.00%
Patch 26.141.00%
0.00%

Quick overview of Karthus's optimal setup in League of Legends. Karthus's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, using Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Karthus performs well against Graves, Warwick, Naafiri but struggles against Hecarim, LeeSin, Yasuo.

Karthus's base statistics in League of Legends. Karthus has 620 base health, 46 attack damage, 21 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Karthus's stats is crucial for maximizing Karthus's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Karthus's stats against other champions to see how Karthus ranks.

  • Karthus ability powerAP:0+0/lvl
  • Karthus attack damageAD:46+0/lvl
  • Karthus attack speedAS:0+2.11/lvl
  • Karthus critical strike chanceCrit %:0%+0%/lvl
  • Karthus manaMana:467+31/lvl
  • Karthus mana regenMana Regen:8+0.8/lvl
  • Karthus healthHealth:620+110/lvl
  • Karthus health regenHealth Regen:6+0.55/lvl
  • Karthus armorArmor:21+4.7/lvl
  • Karthus magic resistanceMR:30+1.3/lvl
  • Karthus movement speedSpeed:335
  • Karthus attack rangeAttack Range:450
Compare Against Other Champions

Karthus ranks in the 42.8 percentile for early game strength, 96.5 percentile for late game scaling, 41.4 percentile for objective control, 32.5 percentile for support strength, 36.4 percentile for creep farming, and 99.4 percentile for damage output.

Karthus demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 47.0% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Karthus may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Karthus achieves a 83.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 36.4% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Karthus's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (83.3%), Bronze (60.0%), Silver (42.1%), Gold (50.0%), Platinum (55.2%)) suggests that while Karthus can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Karthus's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Karthus is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Karthus, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Karthus at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

Karthus Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Karthus Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 66.67% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.38% in 25 minute games. Understanding Karthus Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Karthus include Gragas, Elise, Lulu. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Karthus in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Karthus, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.

When to Pick Karthus

Karthus is a S tier champion with a 54.28% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. Similar champions include Gragas, Elise, Lulu. Karthus struggles against Hecarim and Lee Sin.

Strengths

  • High win rate (54.28%) indicates strong meta position
  • Strong matchups against Graves and Warwick
  • Optimal rune setup achieves 55.1% win rate
  • Scales well into late game teamfights

Weaknesses

  • Struggles against Hecarim (0.0% enemy WR)
  • Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
  • Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
  • Can be punished by coordinated team play

Strategic Tips

1

Optimal Matchups

Pick Karthus into favorable matchups like Graves where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.

2

Rune Selection

Use the optimal Domination + Sorcery rune setup for a 55.1% win rate.

3

Power Spikes

Karthus scales into late game - focus on farming safely and teamfighting after 25 minutes.

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Karthus Overview - Frequently Asked Questions

What tier is Karthus in League of Legends?

Karthus is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.14. Karthus ranks among the top champions in the current meta.

What is Karthus's win rate?

Karthus has a 54.28% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Karthus's overall performance in ranked games.

Which champions are similar to Karthus?

Champions similar to Karthus include Gragas, Elise, and Lulu. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Karthus in League of Legends.

How does Karthus perform during different match durations?

Karthus's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Karthus's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Karthus's performance at different game lengths.