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4 CostBest Karma build for TFT Set 17 with 74.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Red Buff, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Karma builds: Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (74.40% top four rate, +18.68% difference); Morellonomicon, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (67.15% top four rate, +11.43% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff (64.04% top four rate, +8.32% difference)
Karma Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Karma in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Karma's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Karma?
Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Karma, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Karma's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Karma, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Rabadon's Deathcap, Archangel's Staff, Morellonomicon, which are core items for maximizing Karma's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Karma, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, which are core items for maximizing Karma's effectiveness.
Karma Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Karma's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Karma's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Karma in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Karma Itemization in Set 17
Karma's best item build provides +18.7% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Karma achieves 17.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Karma has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Karma Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Karma itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Karma has a base top four rate of 55.7%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Karma item build achieves a 74.4% top four rate, representing a +18.7% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Karma achieves 64.7% top four rate (+9.0% vs base) with 3.80 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Karma achieves a 17.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Karma a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Karma
- When you find Karma early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Karma's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Karma
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Karma Items in TFT Set 17
The best Karma item is Red Buff with a 63.97% win rate (+8.25% vs base), 17.47% first place rate, and 2.33% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 13.31% pick rate and 58.24% win rate. The top three Karma items are Red Buff, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A | 63.97% | +8.25% | 17.47% | 2.33% | 963 | ||
  | A | 61.83% | +6.11% | 16.50% | 3.67% | 1,522 | ||
 | A | 60.80% | +5.08% | 15.41% | 4.96% | 2,056 | ||
| 4 | | A | 60.71% | +4.99% | 16.47% | 13.16% | 5,452 | |
| 5 | | B | 60.23% | +4.51% | 14.79% | 4.84% | 2,004 | |
| 6 |  | A | 60.22% | +4.50% | 16.43% | 8.02% | 3,323 | |
| 7 | | C | 59.92% | +4.20% | 13.08% | 5.46% | 2,263 | |
| 8 |  | C | 58.24% | +2.52% | 14.16% | 13.31% | 5,513 | |
| 9 | | C | 56.96% | +1.24% | 13.76% | 5.91% | 2,449 | |
| 10 | | B | 56.56% | +0.84% | 15.04% | 3.09% | 1,280 | |
| 11 | | B | 56.31% | +0.59% | 15.37% | 3.18% | 1,316 | |
| 12 |  | D | 55.42% | -0.30% | 13.89% | 10.84% | 4,491 | |
| 13 | | D | 42.55% | -13.17% | 12.99% | 2.03% | 839 |
Best Karma Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Karma artifact item is Lich Bane with a 62.79% win rate (+7.07% vs base), 11.87% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Ahri's Aura with a 0.29% pick rate and 56.67% win rate. Cappa Juice has the highest first place rate at 17.16%. The top three Karma artifact items are Lich Bane, Cappa Juice, and Blighting Jewel.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.79% | +7.07% | 11.87% | 0.10% | 43 | ||
| A | 61.90% | +6.18% | 17.16% | 0.05% | 21 | ||
| C | 61.54% | +5.82% | 11.22% | 0.13% | 52 | ||
| 4 | D | 60.64% | +4.92% | 12.20% | 0.23% | 94 | |
| 5 | D | 60.00% | +4.28% | 14.97% | 0.06% | 25 | |
| 6 | A | 60.00% | +4.28% | 16.93% | 0.10% | 40 | |
| 7 | C | 56.67% | +0.95% | 11.87% | 0.29% | 120 | |
| 8 | D | 55.00% | -0.72% | 10.82% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 9 | F | 50.85% | -4.87% | 11.31% | 0.14% | 59 | |
| 10 | F | 48.08% | -7.64% | 11.68% | 0.13% | 52 | |
| 11 | D | 47.83% | -7.89% | 13.25% | 0.11% | 46 | |
| 12 | C | 46.15% | -9.57% | 16.18% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 13 | F | 42.86% | -12.86% | 4.87% | 0.12% | 49 | |
| 14 | F | 40.00% | -15.72% | 13.65% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 15 | C | 38.46% | -17.26% | 14.48% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 16 | D | 33.33% | -22.39% | 10.84% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 17 | F | 30.00% | -25.72% | 7.75% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 18 | F | 20.00% | -35.72% | 12.68% | 0.02% | 10 |
Best Karma Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Karma radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 63.41% win rate (+7.69% vs base), 15.56% first place rate, and 0.10% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Void Staff with a 0.25% pick rate and 48.08% win rate. Radiant Hextech Gunblade has the highest first place rate at 17.51%. The top three Karma radiant items are Radiant Nashor's Tooth, Radiant Spear of Shojin, and Radiant Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 63.41% | +7.69% | 15.56% | 0.10% | 41 | ||
| D | 56.38% | +0.66% | 12.97% | 0.23% | 94 | ||
| B | 56.00% | +0.28% | 13.37% | 0.06% | 25 | ||
| 4 | B | 54.55% | -1.17% | 17.51% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 5 | F | 53.97% | -1.75% | 11.74% | 0.15% | 63 | |
| 6 | C | 50.00% | -5.72% | 12.69% | 0.11% | 44 | |
| 7 | A | 48.15% | -7.57% | 14.97% | 0.20% | 81 | |
| 8 | C | 48.15% | -7.57% | 13.21% | 0.07% | 27 | |
| 9 | C | 48.08% | -7.64% | 12.78% | 0.25% | 104 | |
| 10 | B | 47.62% | -8.10% | 16.72% | 0.05% | 21 | |
| 11 | F | 44.44% | -11.28% | 9.73% | 0.04% | 18 | |
| 12 | D | 40.00% | -15.72% | 14.01% | 0.10% | 40 |
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Karma Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karma's best build in Set 17?
The best Karma build in TFT Set 17 features Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin, and Void Staff as core items. This build has a 74.40% win rate and is picked 0.46% of the time. First place rate: 25.60%, avg placement: 3.41.
What is the best item for Karma?
Red Buff is the best item for Karma with a 63.97% win rate and 2.33% pick rate across 963 matches.
Which item is most popular on Karma?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Karma with a 13.31% pick rate. It has a 58.24% win rate across 5,513 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Karma?
The top 3 items for Karma are Red Buff, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Karma's kit.
How many matches do the Karma item builds have?
The Karma item build data is based on 33,471 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Red Buff on Karma?
Red Buff is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 63.97% win rate on Karma.
What components should I prioritize for Karma in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Karma are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Karma's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Karma in TFT?
On carousel for Karma TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Karma's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Karma in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Karma is a strong item holder with a 74.4% win rate when properly itemized. Karma should be a priority for your items in Karma comps.
Is Karma a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Karma is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 55.7% to 74.4%. Karma scales well with items.
What is Karma's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Karma's top 4 rate when itemized is 64.7%. With proper items, Karma significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Karma emblem?
The best emblem for Karma is Brawler Emblem with a 71.43% win rate. This emblem activates the Brawler trait on Karma, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Karma radiant item?
The top radiant item for Karma is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 75.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Karma artifact?
The best artifact for Karma is Kayle's Radiant Exaltation with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Karma's kit.