Karthus is a powerful AP jungler known for his global ultimate ability "Requiem" and unique passive that allows him to continue casting spells after death. He excels as the sole AP damage source in AD-heavy team compositions.

Ability Priority:

• Max Q first (Lay Waste) - Primary clearing and damage tool
• Max E second (Defile) - AoE damage for clear speed
• Max W last (Wall of Pain) - Utility spell

Early Game Skill Order:

1. Q (Level 1) - Essential for jungle clear
2. E (Level 2) - AoE damage for small camps
3. Q or W (Level 3) - Q for safer clearing, W if early fights expected

Core Build Path:

1. Starting Items:

• Hailblade
• Refillable Potion

2. Core Items:

• Liandry's Anguish
• Sorcerer's Shoes
• Shadowflame
• Rabadon's Deathcap

3. Situational Items:

• Void Staff (vs. MR)
• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs. assassins)
• Morellonomicon (vs. healing)

Runes: Primary: Domination

• Dark Harvest
• Cheap Shot
• Eyeball Collection
• Ultimate Hunter

Secondary: Precision

• Presence of Mind
• Last Stand

Strategy:

• Focus on efficient clearing and scaling
• Use ultimate to assist lanes and secure kills
• Position aggressively in teamfights, using passive effectively
• Prioritize objectives when ultimate is available
• Counter-jungle when lanes have priority

Tips:

• Hit isolated targets with Q for double damage
• Use W to set up guaranteed Q hits
• Track enemy positions for ultimate opportunities
• Time ultimate during teamfights after major cooldowns are used

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