Talk:Karthus/@comment-114.43.207.93-20121126134954/@comment-4499945-20121129043018

Yeah, when you're laning as Karthus your goal is to farm and not die, because almost all mid laners will beat the crap out of you early (pray that you don't meet a good or even decent Kass, Talon, or LeBlanc, because if you do then it's most likely GG mid lane). Q can and should be utilized for last-hitting but make sure you use your autoattack to last hit as well or you might run out of mana (especially if you mistime a Q). Do NOT use your E to farm, it's weak shit early levels and you'll run out of mana extremely quickly.

As the previous anon said, he does have a high degree of lane control but you need to use your Qs wisely. Once you get your wall (usually around level 4), you can fight if your jungler comes to gank and/or he's stupid and tries to attack you without minion protection (Q does a lot single-target). Otherwise, just farm.

And make sure you pay attention regarding his ultimate. Don't use it to steal kills from other laners (especially if the adc wouldvé gotten it)/ That will incite deserved rage from your teammates and there's a risk that he might die before the channel time ends and you waste it. Use it to finish off that pesky Teemo who somehow escaped with 10 HP or simply use it to kill your enemy mid laner if the opportunity arises. I will say this, though: if there are two people in a close fight and there is any doubt that your ally might lose, use your ult. A kill and assist > a kill and a death.

Hope this helps!