Overview
Karthus is a spellcaster who destroys enemies at range with powerful abilities, primarily played in the mid lane. Play aggressively from the early levels to dominate your lane.
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Easy to pick up, a few hours are enough to be effective. Archetypes
Playstyle
Faction shadow_isles
View Karthus on op.gg → Karthus profile
Karthus (Mage, Shadow Isles) is played in the mid lane and in the jungle. Style: aggressive play. For reference, 68 champions on the site are playable in the mid lane.
Is Karthus right for you?
Low difficulty on our scale: Karthus is quick to pick up, even if you are new.
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Go further on the Mid role
To play Karthus in the mid lane, read our role guide: objectives, common mistakes and tips to improve.
Read the Mid guide →Karthus FAQ
- Is Karthus hard to play?
- On our 1 to 5 scale, Karthus is rated 2/5: easy
- Which lane should I play Karthus in?
- Karthus is mainly played in the mid lane and in the jungle.
- Which champions are similar to Karthus?
- Champions with a close profile: Vex, Vel'Koz, Ziggs, Ahri.