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Karthus

Practiceable Karthus sequences with a clear purpose, execution note and the ability context behind each input.

JungleAPPatch 16.19
TierT5
Win rate48.7%
Pick rate1.4%
Ban rate0.9%

PRACTICE LAB

Karthus combo routes

Every sequence states what it solves. Learn the decision before the muscle memory.

01Kit drill

Q

Lay Waste spacing drill

Repeat the first-max ability at minimum, expected and maximum practical range, then record where the cast stops being safe. Riot text: Karthus unleashes a delayed blast at a location, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Deals increased damage to isolated enemies.

Kit drill · not a combat recommendation

02Kit drill

Q · E · W

Basic-kit decision cycle

Cycle through the three basic abilities in the current max-order, then repeat while deliberately keeping one tool unused for disengage or follow-up. The goal is cooldown awareness, not memorizing a universal combo.

Practice order · verify in Practice Tool

03Kit drill

R

Requiem integration

Read R's actual targeting, unlock and resource conditions. Practice a valid use and a decision to hold it. Do not assume every ultimate offers a dash, escape or identical recast behavior.

Decision drill · no claimed optimal sequence

Ability reference

QLay Waste

Karthus unleashes a delayed blast at a location, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Deals increased damage to isolated enemies.

WWall of Pain

Karthus creates a passable screen of leeching energy. Any enemy units that walk through the screen have their Move Speed and Magic Resist reduced for a period.

EDefile

Karthus passively steals energy from his victims, gaining Mana on each kill. Alternatively, Karthus can surround himself in the souls of his prey, dealing damage to nearby enemies, but quickly draining his own Mana.

RRequiem

After channeling for 3 seconds, Karthus deals damage to all enemy champions.

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