
Elisevs Karma
Elise vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Elise based on 13 games. Karma holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Elise build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Elise vs Karma matchup.
Elise Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Elise 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 Elise vs Karma Matchup?

Elise vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Elise vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Elise's 30.8%, giving Karma a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Elise players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Elise leads by 166 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Elise players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Karma overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Elise vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Elise is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Elise holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Elise Build Against Karma
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Elise needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Elise against Karma are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Elise an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Elise vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Elise. This lopsided early game means Karma 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Elise. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Karma holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Elise players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Elise Runes Against Karma
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Elise the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Elise matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Elise'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 Elise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.08% | 48 | 0.9 | 661 | 11,790 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 0.9 | 746 | 13,654 | 71.4% | 40.7% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 0.9 | 756 | 13,236 | 68.8% | 60.9% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.0 | 788 | 13,971 | 57.1% | 52.4% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 0.9 | 713 | 11,285 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.1 | 794 | 13,682 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 769 | 13,158 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 0.8 | 744 | 12,964 | 30.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.1 | 724 | 12,641 | 22.2% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.4 | 711 | 11,515 | 33.3% | 73.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.8 | 764 | 13,300 | 55.6% | 58.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 572 | 9,631 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 726 | 13,033 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 880 | 12,038 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 776 | 12,299 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.0 | 671 | 12,878 | 16.7% | 63.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 792 | 12,022 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 731 | 12,947 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,920 | 70.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.8 | 721 | 12,757 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 0.9 | 727 | 12,832 | 0.0% | 30.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.5 | 751 | 11,238 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 473 | 8,949 | 37.5% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 879 | 14,035 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 799 | 13,820 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 811 | 12,839 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 738 | 14,273 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 872 | 14,024 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 670 | 9,379 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 11 | 2.2 | 962 | 16,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 814 | 12,382 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 898 | 12,003 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 727 | 11,528 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 577 | 11,614 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 692 | 13,472 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 671 | 11,972 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 560 | 10,492 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 698 | 11,090 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 710 | 11,916 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 774 | 10,731 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 865 | 13,568 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 521 | 11,298 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.4 | 692 | 11,815 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 734 | 9,979 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.7 | 553 | 9,157 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 664 | 10,301 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 600 | 11,540 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.7 | 683 | 13,208 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 590 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 768 | 12,503 | 71.4% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 794 | 14,076 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 791 | 12,626 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 749 | 11,777 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 687 | 10,991 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.1 | 652 | 10,736 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.3 | 755 | 13,198 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 744 | 11,789 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 684 | 14,034 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.5 | 666 | 10,670 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 570 | 8,552 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 895 | 15,216 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 740 | 10,345 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.7 | 1,151 | 13,946 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 619 | 10,383 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 735 | 11,430 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 929 | 14,666 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 689 | 15,187 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 644 | 12,953 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 818 | 12,962 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 814 | 12,819 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 662 | 8,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 620 | 10,029 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 549 | 9,715 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 543 | 11,091 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 594 | 12,061 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 674 | 14,935 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 673 | 12,796 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 677 | 11,520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 560 | 9,689 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 642 | 11,471 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 674 | 8,355 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Elise vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Elise do against Karma in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Elise vs Karma matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Elise's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Elise do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Elise with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Elise do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Elise vs Karma matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Elise vs Karma matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Elise with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Elise build against Karma?
The best Elise build against Karma includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Elise runes against Karma?
The best Elise runes against Karma use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Elise vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Elise counter Karma?
No, Elise struggles against Karma with only a 30.8% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Elise players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.
How do I play Elise against Karma?
When playing Elise against Karma, play cautiously and avoid Karma's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Karma has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.