- Win Rate
- 48.9%
- Pick Rate
- 2.5%
- Ban Rate
- 1.9%
Karma Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,239
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 12, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Karma arena mode stats show Karma with a 18.4% win rate and a 3.39 average placement in arena mode. Discover Karma's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Karma Arena Performance
Karma B TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Karma in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Augment 1324, Augment 1418, First-Aid Kit, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Righteous Fury. For Gold augments, Dark Blessing synergizes well with Karma's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Karma Arena games.
Gain the Feel the Burn Summoner Spell.Feel the Burn casts Ignite and Exhaust on all nearby enemy champions.
Your Abilities apply an infinitely stacking Burn, dealing magic damage over time.Your Burn effects reduce your basic Ability Cooldowns.
Your Heals and Shields can Critically Strike for an addtional ?.Gain 25% Crit Chance.
Healing or Shielding increases your Ability damage by 2%, stacking infinitely for the round.
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability hits grant you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Adaptive Force based on your Cursed Power.
Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.
Healing or Shielding an ally grants you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Ability Haste based on your Cursed Power.
Gain the Defensive Maneuvers Summoner Spell.Defensive Maneuvers Casts both Summoner Barrier and Heal on your team.
Gain 20% Heal and Shield Power.
Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.
Healing and Health Regen you do deals a portion of the value as magic damage to the nearest enemy champion.
Your Heals and Shields are stronger when used on an ally.
Healing or Shielding applies an infinitely stacking Burn to a nearby enemy, dealing percent max Health magic damage over a few seconds.
Requirement: Heal or prevent 2500 damage to allies.Reward: Gain 100% Attack Speed, and your Attacks deal additional magic damage equal to 450% Heal/Shield Power.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Buffing, Healing, or Shielding your ally deals damage and Slows enemies surrounding them.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Karma in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Smolder, achieving a 26.1% win rate and 2.6 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Morgana and Lux, both offering improved placement rates compared to Karma's solo average of 3.4. 8 champions boost Karma's win rate above their baseline 18.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Smolder | A Tier | 26.1% | +7.7% | 47.8% | 87.0% | 2.6 | +0.7 | 46 |
 Morgana | C Tier | 18.2% | -0.2% | 40.9% | 86.4% | 2.9 | +0.5 | 44 |
 Lux | B Tier | 21.7% | +3.4% | 56.5% | 78.3% | 2.9 | +0.5 | 46 |
 Swain | B Tier | 25.0% | +6.6% | 55.0% | 80.0% | 2.9 | +0.5 | 40 |
 Briar | D Tier | 14.3% | -4.1% | 52.4% | 71.4% | 3.0 | +0.4 | 42 |
 Twitch | D Tier | 15.0% | -3.4% | 45.0% | 75.0% | 3.0 | +0.4 | 40 |
 Kai'Sa | S Tier | 33.3% | +15.0% | 41.7% | 79.2% | 3.0 | +0.4 | 48 |
 Singed | D Tier | 13.6% | -4.7% | 40.9% | 81.8% | 3.1 | +0.3 | 44 |
 Yone | A Tier | 26.3% | +8.0% | 47.4% | 73.7% | 3.1 | +0.3 | 38 |
 Warwick | C Tier | 20.0% | +1.6% | 40.0% | 72.0% | 3.2 | +0.1 | 50 |
Optimize your Karma Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Empyrean Promise, Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate and 2.7 average placement. Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 11.1% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Karma's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | C Tier | 33.3% | +15.0% | 50.0% | 83.3% | 2.7 | 6 |
| 2 |  |  | | D Tier | 0.0% | -18.4% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 3.8 | 5 |
| 3 |    |   | | F Tier | 0.0% | -18.4% | 0.0% | 40.0% | 4.6 | 5 |
Plan your Karma Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Karma Good in Arena Mode?
Karma is currently rated as an B-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a reliable option in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 18.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 69.1% top 4 rate, Karma performs above the expected average in the current Arena meta.
Karma Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Karma averages a 3.4 placement across 981 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing substantial damage for the team. Karma maintains strong survivability with excellent KDA ratios, placing in the top 5% of champions.
The 36.1% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should capitalize on Karma's strengths to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Karma
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Karma synergizes exceptionally well with Smolder, achieving a combined 26.1% win rate and 2.6 average placement. This pairing improves Karma's baseline performance by +7.7%.
Other strong duo partners include Morgana (18.2% win rate) and Lux (21.7% win rate). Karma has excellent duo flexibility with 8+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.
Karma Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Karma, the highest-performing augment is Augment 1324, which players select in 20.8% of games.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Righteous Fury for maximum impact. Gold augments like Dark Blessing provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Karma Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Karma in Arena features Empyrean Promise, Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Karma in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Karma's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Karma's 69.1% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Use Karma's durability to absorb damage and protect your partner. Control space and peel for your duo.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Karma in Arena?
Karma is a solid choice in Arena that can perform well with the right partner and augment combinations. While not top-tier, dedicated Karma players can achieve consistent placements by following optimal builds and duo strategies. The 69.1% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Karma's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 981 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
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Karma Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Karma good in Arena mode?
Karma is currently a B-tier champion in Arena mode with a 18.4% win rate and 69.1% top 4 rate. Karma is a viable pick that can perform well with the right partner and augments.
What is the best duo partner for Karma in Arena?
The best duo partner for Karma in Arena is Smolder, achieving a 26.1% win rate and 2.6 average placement together. Other strong partners include Morgana and Lux.
What are the best augments for Karma in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Karma is Augment 1324 with a 20.8% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Karma's kit.
What is the best build for Karma in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Karma in Arena includes Empyrean Promise, Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Karma's win rate in Arena?
Karma has a 18.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 36.1% and top 4 rate is 69.1%, with an average placement of 3.4 across 981 analyzed matches.
What tier is Karma in Arena?
Karma is rated as B-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. B-tier champions are solid choices that can succeed with good execution. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Karma in Arena?
To play Karma effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Smolder for best results. 2) Prioritize Augment 1324 when offered. 3) Build Empyrean Promise early for power spikes. 4) Absorb damage and protect your partner while controlling space.
What are Karma's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Karma's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Smolder improves win rate to 26.1%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Karma's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.