Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Karmavs Akali

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Karma holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Akali matchup.

Karma Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Akali - 60.0% win rateAkali(60.0%)
Karma - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
60.0% WR
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Akali vs Karma matchup - 40.0% win rate
Akali
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Akali Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Akali matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.9
CS / min
4.4
569
DMG / min
864
12,055
Gold / game
14,129
266
Heal / min
201
812
DMG Mitigated / min
577
1.2
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Karma vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Karma a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Karma leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Karma vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.9Karma
4.4Akali
Akali edges out Karma by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
569Karma
864Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Karma by 296 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Karma should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,055Karma
14,129Akali
Akali generates a commanding 2,075 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Akali 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
1.2Karma
0.1Akali
Karma brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Karma far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,079Karma
778Akali
Karma vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 301 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Akali

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Akali are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Karma 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 Karma vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma100.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Late Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma50.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Karma at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akali. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Karma holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Karma primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Electrocute - best Karma rune vs AkaliCheap Shot - best Karma rune vs AkaliSixth Sense - best Karma rune vs AkaliTreasure Hunter - best Karma rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Karma rune vs AkaliGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Karma'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 Karma build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Karma matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.75%2561.23738,55043.9%43.6%
46.54%1591.33938,72647.0%46.2%
58.06%1551.43958,98551.5%62.9%
53.24%1391.13718,58850.8%55.4%
48.55%1381.33668,61649.3%47.9%
45.04%1311.23738,61547.6%42.6%
53.10%1131.23528,42954.7%51.7%
50.93%1081.23388,54553.3%49.2%
43.93%1071.24228,07442.9%45.1%
48.08%1041.43668,87147.9%48.2%
54.00%1001.24018,42659.2%49.0%
55.56%991.23698,78648.8%60.3%
46.88%961.13948,36941.5%53.5%
46.34%821.13498,39437.2%56.4%
50.00%661.34448,64565.6%35.3%
47.62%631.23148,07242.4%53.3%
40.32%621.33458,50636.7%43.8%
60.66%611.33598,59373.3%48.4%
50.00%581.13398,72363.0%38.7%
44.44%541.24049,26238.1%48.5%
57.69%521.35239,04955.6%60.0%
62.75%511.23608,65375.0%51.9%
55.32%471.34089,91458.8%53.3%
61.70%471.13558,27860.0%63.6%
53.33%451.24088,84447.6%58.3%
59.52%421.23988,95962.5%55.6%
65.85%411.53549,17953.3%73.1%
42.50%401.14048,63436.4%50.0%
41.03%391.23568,27850.0%29.4%
34.29%351.23649,05727.3%37.5%
48.48%331.64068,88044.4%53.3%
53.13%321.13429,06963.6%47.6%
50.00%221.13598,34846.1%55.6%
35.00%201.23529,12325.0%41.7%
47.37%191.54529,26260.0%33.3%
36.84%191.23938,19833.3%40.0%
57.89%191.53778,14377.8%40.0%
64.29%142.44429,74983.3%50.0%
64.29%143.15509,95757.1%71.4%
42.86%141.74298,78150.0%37.5%
46.15%131.13698,59360.0%37.5%
69.23%131.33078,71762.5%80.0%
58.33%121.93609,12640.0%71.4%
41.67%121.345610,29625.0%50.0%
66.67%121.73628,49966.7%66.7%
36.36%113.165610,86340.0%33.3%
72.73%112.95198,64383.3%60.0%
80.00%101.95419,26483.3%75.0%
30.00%101.43908,78440.0%20.0%
50.00%86.07199,33650.0%50.0%
50.00%83.97229,60433.3%60.0%
75.00%85.36178,71350.0%100.0%
71.43%71.84869,66250.0%100.0%
71.43%71.52929,60666.7%75.0%
16.67%65.757710,71533.3%0.0%
66.67%63.966010,34666.7%66.7%
100.00%64.264310,637100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.675311,03450.0%50.0%
33.33%66.880011,20250.0%0.0%
80.00%53.67059,63975.0%100.0%
60.00%54.975811,254100.0%50.0%
20.00%53.857211,43750.0%0.0%
80.00%52.559710,949100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.85427,18640.0%0.0%
40.00%55.875610,0600.0%66.7%
60.00%51.940811,4350.0%60.0%
80.00%52.05468,17466.7%100.0%
100.00%53.97189,815100.0%0.0%
60.00%53.956912,055100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.74559,20433.3%50.0%

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Karma vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Akali in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Akali matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Akali with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karma do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Akali matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Akali?

The best Karma build against Akali includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karma runes against Akali?

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

Does Karma counter Akali?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Akali?

When playing Karma against Akali, 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.