Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Ekko

CMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Karma wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ekko based on 6 games. Ekko 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 Ekko 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
Ekko - 66.7% win rateEkko(66.7%)
Karma - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Karma
66.7% WR
VS
Ekko vs Karma matchup - 33.3% win rate
Ekko
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Ekko Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
2.5
CS / min
2.7
402
DMG / min
686
8,355
Gold / game
9,563
216
Heal / min
275
472
DMG Mitigated / min
592
1.1
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Karma vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, giving Karma a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 crowd control, where Karma leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.5Karma
2.7Ekko
Karma and Ekko 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
402Karma
686Ekko
Ekko heavily out-damages Karma by 284 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 Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,355Karma
9,563Ekko
Ekko generates a commanding 1,208 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko 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
1.1Karma
0.6Ekko
Karma provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, 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
688Karma
867Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 179 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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 Ekko

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Ekko are Moonstone Renewer, Mikael's Blessing and Redemption. This combination gives Karma an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma33.3%
Ekko early game win rateEkko66.7%
Late Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma100.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko0.0%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ekko. 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: Ekko 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 Ekko

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Karma rune vs EkkoManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs EkkoTranscendence - best Karma rune vs EkkoScorch - best Karma rune vs Ekko
Precision rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Karma rune vs EkkoPresence of Mind - best Karma rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.38%2311.23648,44257.0%48.4%
42.16%2041.23708,64344.6%40.5%
44.19%1721.33778,54541.2%46.1%
48.13%1601.34258,75253.5%43.8%
47.74%1551.43948,39952.5%44.7%
45.03%1511.33638,53552.8%38.0%
43.93%1071.23518,59441.9%45.3%
56.25%961.33658,81965.6%51.6%
52.75%911.23728,39054.8%51.0%
39.56%911.34018,51636.8%41.5%
47.06%851.34158,80648.6%45.8%
51.85%811.23987,98754.0%50.0%
46.15%781.23428,67146.9%45.6%
41.10%731.33898,52030.3%50.0%
50.70%711.23618,33254.5%47.4%
51.52%661.23878,38354.3%48.4%
56.92%651.33388,59970.4%47.4%
52.38%631.34308,65755.2%50.0%
55.00%601.34498,33156.8%52.2%
55.93%591.74009,19548.0%61.8%
54.24%591.43919,32041.7%62.9%
44.83%581.64908,74850.0%41.2%
44.23%521.33388,45544.4%44.0%
50.00%481.33958,59560.0%39.1%
57.14%421.23499,10260.0%55.6%
65.85%411.84479,12977.8%56.5%
47.37%381.24227,60668.2%18.8%
64.86%371.23877,80770.0%58.8%
54.05%371.35228,91743.8%61.9%
48.48%331.03418,60756.3%41.2%
42.31%261.34088,86333.3%54.5%
48.00%251.12968,01645.5%50.0%
28.00%251.03267,92833.3%23.1%
42.86%212.74849,78950.0%40.0%
60.00%201.44168,23866.7%54.5%
47.06%171.23839,04857.1%40.0%
35.29%171.33848,53937.5%33.3%
37.50%161.948510,63460.0%27.3%
42.86%142.54758,44342.9%42.9%
50.00%141.53839,9730.0%58.3%
36.36%115.57149,7900.0%80.0%
36.36%115.372211,74833.3%37.5%
27.27%112.75759,83733.3%25.0%
45.45%112.85668,97550.0%42.9%
63.64%112.24178,55171.4%50.0%
40.00%101.23488,06933.3%42.9%
40.00%106.376810,99840.0%40.0%
30.00%102.05179,04160.0%0.0%
55.56%92.55489,69950.0%60.0%
44.44%91.23358,83633.3%50.0%
66.67%91.84019,55850.0%80.0%
50.00%82.24678,56525.0%75.0%
37.50%81.22857,88550.0%33.3%
42.86%74.082911,30333.3%50.0%
28.57%76.07329,77820.0%50.0%
42.86%75.362310,898100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.575710,7720.0%75.0%
33.33%63.965110,17350.0%25.0%
33.33%62.742110,1620.0%40.0%
33.33%67.261711,5810.0%66.7%
83.33%61.14219,955100.0%75.0%
33.33%64.37098,22933.3%33.3%
66.67%62.54028,35533.3%100.0%
50.00%61.34397,46566.7%33.3%
40.00%53.560011,504100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.44179,18933.3%50.0%
40.00%52.94658,989100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.51,13810,20825.0%100.0%
40.00%56.56647,35525.0%100.0%

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Karma vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Ekko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Karma do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Karma with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karma do against Ekko in the late game?

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

Who wins the Karma vs Ekko matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Ekko?

The best Karma build against Ekko includes Moonstone Renewer, Mikael's Blessing, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ekko?

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

Does Karma counter Ekko?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate. Karma strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Karma against Ekko?

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