Karthus Build Guide by Dotter

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Karthus - Karaoke Has Never Been This Dangerous

Dotter Last updated on February 16, 2012
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by Ronnie WigWam Bobby » January 25, 2011 3:11am | Report

Awesome build man. +1.
I like that u have Rylai's scepter for the slow of your q ability. :)


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by Dotter » January 25, 2011 3:16am | Report

Hi Ronnie. Thank you for your positive comment. And the first one on this build. Try the build and see how it goes! :)
(Cool name btw)

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by Dotter » January 31, 2011 2:58am | Report

If I play Karthus more often, I will try and add more features to the build, but I do not play him that often.

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by jackattack052 » February 2, 2011 6:39pm | Report

If I were you I'd require comment for vote ASAP before trolls attack. Good though!


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by Dotter » February 3, 2011 2:21am | Report

Jackattack052:
You might be right, but guides are to help people, not to get high ratings. Of course it is kinda annoying that people don't leave constructive critiscism if they don't like it.
And thanks for your comment btw. :)

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by timmy97 » February 7, 2011 9:55pm | Report

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goob build i like it

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by Dotter » February 8, 2011 12:51am | Report

Thank you timmy97, I appreciate it. Have you tried it?

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by sometimes13 » February 8, 2011 12:40pm | Report

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There are two issues that you greatly missed in this build: first two archangel staffs in not effective with the amount of mana, since it has a unique passive, you dont get the mana from the second and 3% more AD from 3500 mana at the end is only about 110 AD. Second crystal scepter does not work with your wall, and your wall is one of the best slows in game. So two slows, no need. Other than that its a good build, and i agree with it, but this build has been made many times already. An idea for you is void staff instead of archangel staff. It will add to your boots and you will get 60% pen. That is worth alot when there is little weak champions around and you will do at least some damage to tanks too.

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by Dotter » February 8, 2011 1:22pm | Report

Sometimes13:
I see your point, and I have removed one of the Archangel's Staffs. Didn't even consider that it was unique. (Huge mistake -.-)

Rylai's is great for your lay waste, and it gives better survavibility. As I have considered using Karthus as a sacrifice to win teamfight Rylai's scepter actually slows enemies when you use ulti, so you teammate will have an easier time catching up with them to finish them off. I know that his wall is a great ****ing slow, but it requires that it is perfectly placed to make it really effective in teamfights.

Void staff is great, but you already have great penetration from runes and boots, so I only find it to be great if your enemies stack magic resistance.

Just because there are other similar guides, it doesn't make other guides bad.

However, you are entitled to your opinion and fair enough you don't agree with me.

Thanks for pointing out the mistake with 2 staffs :)

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by jeneotnxs » February 13, 2011 5:43pm | Report

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decided to read this build too :)

i dont agree with zhonyas hourglass, i feel like its a bit overrated. if you are focused as karthus you will die either way, so i think maybe void staff or will of the ancients woulda be a better cheaper alternative. overall though another good solid guide.

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