Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Karmavs Alistar

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Alistar based on 45 games. Alistar wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Alistar 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
Alistar - 53.3% win rateAlistar(53.3%)
Karma - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Karma
53.3% WR
VS
Alistar vs Karma matchup - 46.7% win rate
Alistar
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Alistar Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 45
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
408
DMG / min
298
8,844
Gold / game
8,623
243
Heal / min
440
442
DMG Mitigated / min
1,403
1.1
CC / min
2.0
47.6%
Early Game WR
52.4%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Karma vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 45 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.7%, giving Karma a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Alistar controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Alistar 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 Alistar leads by 1,158 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Alistar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Alistar 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 Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Karma
0.9Alistar
Karma and Alistar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
408Karma
298Alistar
Karma heavily out-damages Alistar by 111 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Karma's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,844Karma
8,623Alistar
Karma and Alistar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 220 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Karma
2.0Alistar
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Karma, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Karma should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
685Karma
1,843Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 1,158 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar 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 Karma Build Against Alistar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Alistar are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Karma an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma47.6%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar52.4%
Late Game
Karma
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma58.3%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar41.7%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Alistar has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Karma by 4.8 percentage points. Alistar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Alistar. 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: Alistar 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 Karma Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs AlistarManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs AlistarAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs AlistarScorch - best Karma rune vs Alistar
Domination rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs AlistarDomination
Sixth Sense - best Karma rune vs AlistarUltimate Hunter - best Karma rune vs Alistar
66.7% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Alistar, 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 Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Alistar matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Alistar's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 45 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Alistar has the advantage against Karma with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Alistar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karma do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Alistar matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Alistar matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Alistar with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 45 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Alistar?

The best Karma build against Alistar includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karma runes against Alistar?

The best Karma runes against Alistar use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Karma vs Alistar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Alistar?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 53.3% win rate. Karma strongly counters Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Alistar?

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