Jarvan IVvs Karma
Jarvan IV vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jarvan IV wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Karma based on 7 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Karma 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.
Karma(57.1%)Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Karma Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Karma's 42.9%, giving Jarvan IV a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV leads by 264 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV 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.
Jarvan IV vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
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 Echoes of Helia, Locket of the Iron Solari and Redemption. This combination gives Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV100.0%Karma0.0%Jarvan IV25.0%Karma75.0%Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Jarvan IV. 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: Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Runes Against Karma
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.47% | 264 | 0.9 | 595 | 12,195 | 48.9% | 48.0% | |
| 47.13% | 174 | 0.9 | 566 | 12,294 | 45.4% | 48.9% | |
| 52.12% | 166 | 1.0 | 623 | 13,022 | 45.2% | 57.6% | |
| 51.30% | 155 | 0.9 | 580 | 12,445 | 57.3% | 45.6% | |
| 51.97% | 154 | 0.9 | 638 | 12,298 | 59.0% | 44.6% | |
| 46.75% | 154 | 0.9 | 587 | 12,484 | 49.3% | 44.3% | |
| 54.73% | 148 | 0.9 | 672 | 12,647 | 57.1% | 52.1% | |
| 52.03% | 148 | 0.9 | 629 | 12,489 | 61.3% | 45.4% | |
| 52.90% | 138 | 0.9 | 660 | 12,796 | 55.2% | 50.7% | |
| 48.00% | 127 | 0.9 | 609 | 12,261 | 48.3% | 47.8% | |
| 49.21% | 126 | 0.9 | 586 | 12,221 | 53.2% | 45.3% | |
| 46.49% | 114 | 1.1 | 622 | 13,248 | 47.9% | 45.5% | |
| 44.64% | 113 | 1.0 | 604 | 12,400 | 44.4% | 44.8% | |
| 41.59% | 113 | 1.1 | 661 | 12,114 | 45.8% | 38.5% | |
| 40.18% | 112 | 0.9 | 658 | 11,991 | 43.1% | 37.0% | |
| 40.00% | 101 | 0.8 | 617 | 13,042 | 38.9% | 40.6% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 1.0 | 619 | 12,580 | 48.8% | 51.9% | |
| 47.37% | 96 | 1.1 | 565 | 12,557 | 34.8% | 59.2% | |
| 43.75% | 96 | 0.9 | 622 | 11,664 | 40.4% | 47.7% | |
| 52.13% | 95 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,201 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 65.59% | 93 | 1.0 | 639 | 12,632 | 64.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.27% | 88 | 0.9 | 607 | 12,601 | 56.8% | 49.0% | |
| 52.56% | 79 | 0.9 | 551 | 11,134 | 50.0% | 56.7% | |
| 44.59% | 75 | 1.0 | 647 | 12,356 | 34.2% | 55.6% | |
| 54.93% | 73 | 1.0 | 665 | 12,785 | 62.5% | 48.7% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 1.0 | 634 | 12,071 | 47.1% | 48.6% | |
| 53.23% | 63 | 0.8 | 616 | 12,877 | 53.3% | 53.1% | |
| 64.52% | 63 | 1.1 | 638 | 13,531 | 65.4% | 63.9% | |
| 53.23% | 63 | 1.0 | 550 | 12,297 | 62.5% | 43.3% | |
| 38.71% | 62 | 1.2 | 578 | 11,454 | 35.7% | 41.2% | |
| 38.71% | 62 | 1.0 | 579 | 12,508 | 35.7% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 1.1 | 702 | 12,751 | 60.9% | 43.2% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 1.1 | 713 | 12,959 | 50.0% | 53.1% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 0.9 | 640 | 13,057 | 47.8% | 61.8% | |
| 57.14% | 56 | 0.9 | 546 | 12,825 | 62.5% | 53.1% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 0.9 | 561 | 12,309 | 35.7% | 53.6% | |
| 56.60% | 54 | 0.9 | 708 | 12,890 | 61.5% | 51.9% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 1.2 | 598 | 13,276 | 47.4% | 47.1% | |
| 41.18% | 52 | 1.0 | 631 | 13,082 | 59.1% | 27.6% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,568 | 52.4% | 53.3% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 1.3 | 645 | 12,544 | 50.0% | 48.3% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 0.9 | 655 | 12,903 | 57.9% | 53.9% | |
| 38.64% | 45 | 0.8 | 568 | 11,709 | 31.8% | 45.5% | |
| 41.86% | 44 | 0.9 | 584 | 11,393 | 41.7% | 42.1% | |
| 57.50% | 41 | 1.1 | 615 | 12,179 | 64.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 1.9 | 631 | 13,191 | 45.5% | 48.1% | |
| 45.95% | 38 | 1.1 | 592 | 11,959 | 46.7% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 36 | 1.1 | 573 | 12,098 | 47.4% | 68.8% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.1 | 603 | 12,370 | 42.1% | 46.7% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.2 | 634 | 12,275 | 42.1% | 38.5% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 694 | 13,770 | 90.0% | 36.4% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.2 | 642 | 13,909 | 55.6% | 55.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.6 | 618 | 12,268 | 30.8% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.9 | 598 | 13,868 | 70.0% | 29.4% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.0 | 609 | 11,720 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 509 | 10,121 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.6 | 608 | 12,986 | 50.0% | 68.8% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.8 | 585 | 11,546 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.8 | 674 | 11,804 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.5 | 626 | 12,723 | 72.7% | 36.4% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 0.8 | 527 | 11,615 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.1 | 721 | 10,657 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 720 | 12,823 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.6 | 534 | 9,849 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.1 | 501 | 10,261 | 83.3% | 44.4% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 2.0 | 669 | 12,208 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.9 | 573 | 12,433 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.5 | 606 | 9,482 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 12 | 1.6 | 552 | 11,105 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 506 | 11,851 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 449 | 9,520 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 0.9 | 555 | 11,549 | 16.7% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 476 | 9,389 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 540 | 11,727 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 581 | 9,476 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.8 | 735 | 11,394 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.7 | 582 | 10,946 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 434 | 8,879 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.9 | 858 | 9,785 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 542 | 7,016 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 586 | 8,906 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 405 | 10,019 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 673 | 10,539 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.8 | 760 | 13,110 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.7 | 493 | 12,220 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.7 | 791 | 14,298 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 864 | 13,742 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.5 | 445 | 9,032 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 341 | 9,646 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 637 | 12,379 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 452 | 8,261 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 625 | 11,049 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 769 | 10,637 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 529 | 8,778 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 616 | 10,398 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 733 | 12,383 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 445 | 10,468 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 627 | 10,538 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 484 | 10,845 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 599 | 10,550 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 434 | 9,288 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 888 | 11,481 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 829 | 15,955 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 483 | 12,647 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 663 | 12,515 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 621 | 11,845 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 759 | 13,036 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 534 | 8,848 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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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 57.1% win rate compared to Karma's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Jarvan IV do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Karma with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jarvan IV 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, Karma takes over the Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Karma 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 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Karma?
The best Jarvan IV build against Karma includes Echoes of Helia, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Precision primary tree with Domination 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 57.1% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.4 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. 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.