Karma TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.30
1st Place
19.2%
Top 4
53.4%
Pick Rate
20.0%

KarmaTFT Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches504,936
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Gather the force of a black hole, dealing 570/855/5000 (+ap) magic damage split between the target and the 2/2/4 closest enemies to them. The target takes an additional 180/270/1000 (+ap) magic damage.
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Karma has a Very High contested risk with a 19.96% pick rate. This 4-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Karma include Dark Star/Voyager, Party Animal/Dark Star, Rogue/Dark Star.
Flexible Role
This unit can be played as either carry or support depending on the comp

Karma is flexible and can be played as either a carry or support depending on your team composition. If itemizing as carry, consider Morellonomicon, Blue Buff and Void Staff. As a 4-cost unit, Karma is a natural late-game addition to your team.

Strategy Guide

Flex
Highly Contested
Prioritize BiS
Flexible
Level 8+
4-Cost
Average
Role
Karma is flexible and can be itemized as a carry or played for utility depending on your comp.
Leveling
Find Karma by leveling to 8+. This 4-cost unit has low odds at lower levels.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin with a 62.3% top 4 rate (+8.9% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Dark Star/Divine Duelist (96.4%), Party Animal/Dark Star (94.1%).
Contest Warning
Karma has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Karma is a flexible unit that fits into 29+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Karma activates Dark Star, Voyager. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 17 Karma Stats

  • Karma healthHealth:850
  • Karma manaMana:55
  • Karma armorArmor:30
  • Karma magic resistanceMR:30
  • Karma attack damageAD:40
  • Karma attack speed AS:0.80
  • Karma attack rangeAttack Range:4
  • Karma critical strike chanceCrit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Karma performance analysis shows exceptional popularity (84th percentile) and strong average placement (75th percentile). Karma's six key metrics: win rate (72th percentile), popularity (84th percentile), average placement (75th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Karma

Karma is a 4-cost champion in TFT Set 17 with a 53.4% win rate and 4.30 average placement. Karma has a 20.0% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • High 53.4% win rate makes this a strong carry option
  • Good 4.30 average placement for climbing
  • Popular meta pick with 20.0% play rate
  • Premium 4-cost unit with powerful late-game impact

Weaknesses

  • High 4-cost makes it harder to hit early and 2-star
  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Save gold early and level to find Karma at higher levels.

2

Itemization

Karma works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Karma with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Karma Set 17 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karma good in TFT Set 17?

Karma is currently a S-tier champion with a 53.44% win rate and 4.30 average placement in TFT Set 17. This makes Karma a top-tier pick that ranks 8th among 14 4-cost champions. Karma activates the Dark Star and Voyager traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Karma in TFT?

The best items for Karma in TFT Set 17 are Morellonomicon (60.9% win rate), Blue Buff (60.4% win rate) and Void Staff (58.9% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap and Spear of Shojin, achieving a 62.3% top 4 rate. Visit the Karma Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Karma in TFT Set 17?

The best team compositions featuring Karma in TFT Set 17 are Dark Star/Divine Duelist (96.4% win rate), Party Animal/Dark Star (94.1% win rate) and Party Animal/Dark Star (93.0% win rate). Karma is a flexible unit that fits into 29+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Karma Comps page.

Is Karma a carry or support in TFT?

Karma is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 17. As a 4-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Karma your best items, ideally Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap and Spear of Shojin. Level up to find Karma and 2-star it as your primary damage dealer.

When should I roll for Karma in TFT?

Karma has the highest shop odds at level 10 with a 14.29% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 4-cost unit, prioritize leveling to 8+ before rolling to maximize your odds of finding Karma.

What traits does Karma have in TFT Set 17?

Karma has the Dark Star and Voyager traits in TFT Set 17. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Karma Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Karma compare to other 4-cost units?

Karma ranks 8th out of 14 4-cost champions in win rate (53.44%) in TFT Set 17. With a 19.96% pick rate and 4.30 average placement, Karma is a situational 4-cost option. Similar 4-cost alternatives include Rammus, The Mighty Mech and Master Yi.

Is Karma contested in TFT Set 17?

Karma has a high pick rate of 19.96%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 17. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Karma, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.