Alistarvs Karma
Alistar vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Alistar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Karma based on 15 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Alistar vs Karma matchup.
Alistar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Alistar performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Alistar vs Karma Matchup?
Alistar vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Alistar vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, giving Alistar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar needs to press advantages before Karma reaches their power spikes, while Karma should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 982 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar players can confidently pick into Karma and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karma away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Alistar vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Alistar is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Alistar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Alistar Build Against Karma
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Alistar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Alistar against Karma are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Alistar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Alistar vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Alistar88.9%
Karma11.1%Alistar33.3%Karma66.7%Alistar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 88.9% win rate — a 77.8 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Alistar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Alistar. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Alistar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Karma reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Karma survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Alistar Runes Against Karma
Inspiration
Resolve
Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Alistar to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Alistar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Alistar's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Alistar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.15% | 52 | 1.0 | 340 | 8,148 | 52.2% | 41.4% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 1.0 | 295 | 8,284 | 47.8% | 54.5% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 0.9 | 334 | 9,041 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,512 | 55.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 0.9 | 365 | 8,703 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,177 | 29.4% | 52.6% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 303 | 8,578 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 323 | 8,719 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.0 | 319 | 8,422 | 23.1% | 55.6% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.1 | 352 | 8,451 | 35.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 351 | 7,863 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.9 | 249 | 8,308 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 374 | 7,604 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 0.9 | 262 | 7,717 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,496 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,957 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 379 | 8,110 | 88.9% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 324 | 9,869 | 83.3% | 77.8% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 263 | 7,541 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.0 | 440 | 8,946 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 365 | 9,912 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 297 | 6,863 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 395 | 7,674 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 296 | 8,090 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 351 | 8,161 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 332 | 8,127 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 285 | 7,730 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 271 | 8,399 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 314 | 9,055 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 365 | 8,260 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 284 | 7,201 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 358 | 9,034 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 299 | 8,081 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 345 | 7,016 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.0 | 348 | 9,616 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 375 | 9,909 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 292 | 7,159 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 736 | 6,677 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 408 | 9,496 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 416 | 13,570 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 306 | 9,213 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 394 | 9,210 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.1 | 269 | 7,715 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Alistar vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Alistar do against Karma in League of Legends?
Alistar wins the Alistar vs Karma matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Alistar do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Karma with a 88.9% win rate versus 11.1%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Alistar do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Alistar vs Karma matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Alistar vs Karma matchup?
Alistar wins the matchup against Karma with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.
What is the best Alistar build against Karma?
The best Alistar build against Karma includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Alistar runes against Karma?
The best Alistar runes against Karma use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Alistar vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Alistar counter Karma?
Yes, Alistar has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 66.7% win rate. Alistar strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Alistar against Karma?
When playing Alistar against Karma, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.