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

Karmavs Darius

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

Karma vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Darius wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Karma based on 6 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Darius scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Darius 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
Darius - 33.3% win rateDarius(33.3%)
Karma - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Karma
33.3% WR
VS
Darius vs Karma matchup - 66.7% win rate
Darius
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Darius Matchup?

Darius wins the Karma vs Darius matchup
Winner
Darius
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.8
CS / min
6.8
800
DMG / min
655
11,202
Gold / game
12,309
143
Heal / min
311
704
DMG Mitigated / min
1,024
1.4
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Karma vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, giving Darius a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Darius outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Darius reaches their power spikes, while Darius should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Karma leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Darius has a strong advantage in this matchup. Karma players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Darius overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Karma vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Karma
6.8Darius
Karma and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
800Karma
655Darius
Karma heavily out-damages Darius by 146 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
11,202Karma
12,309Darius
Darius generates a commanding 1,108 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Darius 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
1.4Karma
0.7Darius
Karma provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Darius, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Karma coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
847Karma
1,336Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 489 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Darius are Liandry's Torment, Cosmic Drive and Malignance. 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 Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius50.0%
Late Game
Darius
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma0.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Darius, with Karma holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Darius is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Darius, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karma has the edge early, but Darius gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Karma Runes Against Darius

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs DariusSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs DariusManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs DariusTranscendence - best Karma rune vs DariusGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Darius
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs DariusResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs DariusRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Karma the best tools to compete against Darius in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Karma vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Darius in League of Legends?

Darius wins the Karma vs Darius matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Darius with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Darius takes over the Karma vs Darius matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Darius scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Darius matchup?

Darius wins the matchup against Karma with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Darius?

The best Karma build against Darius includes Liandry's Torment, Cosmic Drive, Malignance 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 Darius?

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

Does Karma counter Darius?

No, Karma struggles against Darius with only a 33.3% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.

How do I play Karma against Darius?

When playing Karma against Darius, play cautiously and avoid Darius's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Darius has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.