Rune choice
This setup pairs Domination with Sorcery and uses Dark Harvest as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.
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All servers · Patch 26.20 · 2026-10-16 05:45 UTC · Data sources
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Domination 
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Karthus Jungle build guide: runes, items and skill order
This Karthus Jungle build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the Emerald filter across all servers.
For Karthus runes, this setup uses Dark Harvest with Sorcery as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.
The displayed Karthus skill order starts with Q and prioritizes Q → E → W. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.
Which items should you build on Karthus Jungle?
The most popular core items in this Karthus Jungle build are Blackfire Torch → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 26.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.
Which runes should you choose for Karthus Jungle?
For the selected Emerald rank filter, the rune page uses Dark Harvest with Sorcery. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.
How do you compare Karthus builds by rank?
Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.
How this build works
Core purchases
The most popular core combination in the source is Blackfire Torch → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.
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The core combination has an observed win rate of 51.81% across 1,627 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.
How to play Karthus: combos, tips and builds
Learn Karthus abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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