Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Hwei

DMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Karma based on 5 games. Hwei 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 Hwei matchup.

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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.

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Karma - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
20.0% WR
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Hwei vs Karma matchup - 80.0% win rate
Hwei
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Karma vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.5
CS / min
1.3
247
DMG / min
538
5,317
Gold / game
6,592
162
Heal / min
130
378
DMG Mitigated / min
198
0.7
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Karma vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karma's 20.0%, giving Hwei a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Hwei dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karma players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Hwei leads by 291 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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 Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Karma
1.3Hwei
Karma and Hwei 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
247Karma
538Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Karma by 291 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
5,317Karma
6,592Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 1,276 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei 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
0.7Karma
1.0Hwei
Hwei provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
540Karma
328Hwei
Karma vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 212 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Hwei

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Hwei are Echoes of Helia, Mikael's Blessing 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 Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma33.3%
Hwei early game win rateHwei66.7%
Late Game
Hwei
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma0.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei100.0%

Hwei 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 Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Karma Runes Against Hwei

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs HweiSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs HweiManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Karma rune vs HweiGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Hwei
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs HweiResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs HweiRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Hwei
33.3% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.62%2101.43928,48742.2%51.2%
46.34%1231.23818,34754.7%40.0%
48.67%1131.53928,70641.0%52.7%
48.67%1131.33958,77540.0%54.4%
46.15%911.23808,61745.7%46.4%
52.81%891.34218,38657.1%48.9%
49.40%831.44138,28043.2%56.4%
52.50%801.33508,26751.9%52.8%
45.57%791.33608,27946.1%45.0%
53.52%711.34158,49246.9%59.0%
45.90%611.33328,33148.0%44.4%
42.59%541.34239,00747.1%40.5%
52.08%481.34129,08950.0%52.9%
50.00%441.33869,27637.5%52.8%
50.00%441.33968,32338.9%57.7%
55.81%431.24019,14469.2%50.0%
40.48%421.23796,83137.0%46.7%
50.00%421.23757,71647.8%52.6%
57.50%401.64698,81864.3%53.9%
53.85%391.63207,93860.0%47.4%
46.15%391.43759,21141.7%48.1%
38.46%391.44278,48252.9%27.3%
45.95%371.44178,59260.0%36.4%
36.36%331.34279,27946.1%30.0%
46.88%321.24678,77836.4%52.4%
54.84%311.63907,98250.0%57.9%
43.33%301.43467,75546.1%41.2%
69.23%261.23578,98790.0%56.3%
41.67%241.34408,53746.1%36.4%
47.83%231.849910,57050.0%47.1%
52.38%211.44548,91758.3%44.4%
60.00%201.24258,59671.4%53.9%
65.00%201.13597,81080.0%50.0%
46.67%153.76028,25855.6%33.3%
61.54%131.24488,96266.7%57.1%
38.46%131.64268,70433.3%42.9%
83.33%121.43979,29880.0%85.7%
66.67%121.12737,97571.4%60.0%
72.73%111.854111,79350.0%77.8%
63.64%111.13387,95460.0%66.7%
66.67%91.546511,317100.0%62.5%
25.00%84.881411,21550.0%16.7%
37.50%84.578210,18433.3%40.0%
37.50%82.44719,52266.7%20.0%
62.50%81.94809,59033.3%80.0%
57.14%71.24009,03366.7%50.0%
28.57%74.25578,16225.0%33.3%
42.86%75.07897,95425.0%66.7%
50.00%60.93709,3020.0%60.0%
83.33%62.855412,0340.0%83.3%
50.00%61.03508,44950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.44897,98933.3%50.0%
20.00%55.35738,8750.0%33.3%
0.00%52.45989,8450.0%0.0%
60.00%52.64469,82266.7%50.0%
80.00%56.47129,567100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.473511,228100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.52475,31733.3%0.0%
80.00%54.06419,275100.0%75.0%

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Karma vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Karma vs Hwei matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karma's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karma do against Hwei in the early game?

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

How does Karma do against Hwei in the late game?

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

Who wins the Karma vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Karma with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Hwei?

The best Karma build against Hwei includes Echoes of Helia, Mikael's Blessing, 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 Hwei?

The best Karma runes against Hwei use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Karma vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Hwei?

No, Karma struggles against Hwei with only a 20.0% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Karma against Hwei?

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