Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Jarvan IVvs Karma

BFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Karma is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jarvan IV wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Karma based on 6 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup.

Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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.

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Karma - 50.0% win rateKarma(50.0%)
Jarvan IV - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
50.0% WR
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Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup - 50.0% win rate
Karma
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Karma Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.7
CS / min
1.3
435
DMG / min
439
8,669
Gold / game
7,465
171
Heal / min
117
1,041
DMG Mitigated / min
466
0.9
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Jarvan IV vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karma's 50.0%, giving Jarvan IV a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jarvan IV leads by 629 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Karma's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Jarvan IV vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.7Jarvan IV
1.3Karma
Jarvan IV edges out Karma by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jarvan IV.
Damage
435Jarvan IV
439Karma
Damage output is virtually even between Jarvan IV and Karma, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
8,669Jarvan IV
7,465Karma
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 1,203 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karma should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Jarvan IV
1.1Karma
Both Jarvan IV and Karma provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,212Jarvan IV
582Karma
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 629 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Karma is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Karma, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jarvan IV Build Against Karma

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Karma are Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter and Knight's Vow. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV33.3%
Karma early game win rateKarma66.7%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV66.7%
Karma late game win rateKarma33.3%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Karma must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jarvan IV reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Runes Against Karma

Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs KarmaInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Jarvan IV rune vs KarmaMagical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs KarmaBiscuit Delivery - best Jarvan IV rune vs KarmaJack Of All Trades - best Jarvan IV rune vs Karma
Sorcery rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs KarmaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Jarvan IV rune vs KarmaTranscendence - best Jarvan IV rune vs Karma
100.0% WR

The Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Jarvan IV maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Karma.


Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Jarvan IV'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 Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jarvan IV matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.63%1591.062012,42663.9%42.3%
45.93%1351.058312,04045.6%46.1%
45.31%1280.959112,33041.1%48.6%
46.40%1250.958311,86047.1%46.0%
58.87%1240.958211,63660.0%57.8%
52.07%1211.068012,55844.9%56.9%
47.27%1100.963211,83549.0%45.9%
41.58%1010.967312,76740.0%42.6%
46.32%950.961813,20057.6%40.3%
52.27%881.062612,40858.5%46.8%
46.34%821.062513,08346.4%46.3%
45.00%801.062712,63141.7%47.7%
59.49%791.163412,86852.9%64.4%
44.62%651.156211,83446.9%42.4%
50.00%641.171213,42358.3%45.0%
45.76%591.058712,59138.1%50.0%
55.36%560.964411,63655.9%54.5%
60.00%551.058712,79688.0%36.7%
55.77%520.865012,64950.0%60.0%
56.00%500.962612,81046.1%59.5%
48.00%500.964812,56350.0%46.7%
57.14%491.162712,50866.7%50.0%
51.02%490.859711,63268.2%37.0%
31.82%441.063612,59910.5%48.0%
55.81%431.066412,84255.0%56.5%
60.47%430.961912,00168.2%52.4%
57.14%420.957111,56261.9%52.4%
53.66%410.858012,15844.4%60.9%
47.50%400.962111,16341.7%56.3%
42.50%401.165311,92537.5%45.8%
59.46%371.059212,24557.9%61.1%
45.95%371.059211,31555.0%35.3%
44.44%360.853110,84041.7%50.0%
48.57%351.067413,02042.9%52.4%
52.94%340.770110,14345.5%66.7%
51.72%290.862111,48864.3%40.0%
62.07%291.258611,25857.1%66.7%
68.97%291.060211,53273.3%64.3%
46.15%262.353911,68660.0%37.5%
54.17%241.266210,48146.7%66.7%
54.55%221.056612,61625.0%71.4%
40.00%201.063713,63566.7%28.6%
65.00%201.066711,93075.0%50.0%
60.00%201.060113,59666.7%54.5%
63.16%190.964212,61454.5%75.0%
33.33%181.266312,51542.9%27.3%
47.06%171.35269,78744.4%50.0%
41.18%171.357611,60144.4%37.5%
58.82%170.954210,97083.3%45.5%
11.76%171.650910,5070.0%25.0%
56.25%162.164110,65377.8%28.6%
53.33%151.563613,38833.3%66.7%
53.33%151.965910,76655.6%50.0%
33.33%151.659410,33620.0%60.0%
100.00%140.850311,832100.0%100.0%
64.29%141.975815,77660.0%66.7%
53.85%131.362410,86850.0%60.0%
38.46%131.161012,80650.0%33.3%
66.67%121.066411,64766.7%66.7%
58.33%121.764512,05583.3%33.3%
58.33%120.964312,31650.0%66.7%
60.00%101.446210,38233.3%71.4%
60.00%101.050910,32150.0%100.0%
40.00%101.256310,19920.0%60.0%
88.89%91.344310,03075.0%100.0%
33.33%91.75398,04933.3%33.3%
66.67%91.550511,91350.0%71.4%
55.56%91.554912,16750.0%60.0%
62.50%81.343710,370100.0%50.0%
25.00%81.55698,16320.0%33.3%
25.00%80.984911,79850.0%0.0%
28.57%72.745210,2980.0%50.0%
42.86%71.36169,71725.0%66.7%
57.14%72.068912,940100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.74358,66933.3%66.7%
33.33%60.542610,78950.0%0.0%
33.33%61.45919,34733.3%33.3%
66.67%65.676711,65550.0%100.0%
50.00%61.067715,19050.0%50.0%
20.00%55.16589,53650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.37349,96866.7%50.0%
40.00%51.756110,8650.0%50.0%
80.00%52.578812,130100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.04928,585100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.04098,83720.0%0.0%
40.00%51.35879,66833.3%50.0%
20.00%52.04928,49820.0%0.0%
80.00%50.956813,6770.0%100.0%
60.00%53.281414,07150.0%66.7%
40.00%52.366713,1190.0%40.0%
40.00%55.077312,815100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.64408,39375.0%0.0%

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Jarvan IV vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jarvan IV do against Karma in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Karma's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Jarvan IV do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jarvan IV do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Karma with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Karma?

The best Jarvan IV build against Karma includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, Knight's Vow with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Karma?

The best Jarvan IV runes against Karma use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jarvan IV counter Karma?

Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 50.0% win rate. Jarvan IV slightly edges out Karma in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Jarvan IV against Karma?

When playing Jarvan IV against Karma, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Karma. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.