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

Karmavs Ivern

CMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ivern wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Karma based on 8 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Ivern scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Ivern 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
Ivern - 37.5% win rateIvern(37.5%)
Karma - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Karma
37.5% WR
VS
Ivern vs Karma matchup - 62.5% win rate
Ivern
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Karma vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
285
DMG / min
315
7,885
Gold / game
8,591
211
Heal / min
198
410
DMG Mitigated / min
374
0.9
CC / min
2.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Karma vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Karma's 37.5%, giving Ivern a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ivern leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern 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 Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Ivern wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Karma
1.1Ivern
Karma and Ivern farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
285Karma
315Ivern
Damage output is virtually even between Karma and Ivern, with only 30 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
7,885Karma
8,591Ivern
Ivern earns 706 more gold per game than Karma, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ivern slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Karma
2.0Ivern
Ivern brings significantly more crowd control than Karma, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ivern 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
620Karma
572Ivern
Karma and Ivern have comparable sustain profiles, with only 48 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Karma Build Against Ivern

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Ivern are Ardent Censer, Malignance 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 Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Late Game
Ivern
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma33.3%
Ivern late game win rateIvern66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Ivern, 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.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, 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 Ivern 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 Ivern

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs IvernSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs IvernManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs IvernTranscendence - best Karma rune vs IvernScorch - best Karma rune vs Ivern
Inspiration rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs IvernInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Karma rune vs IvernCosmic Insight - best Karma rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

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


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 Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Ivern wins the Karma vs Ivern matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Karma's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Karma do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Ivern 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Karma vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Karma with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Ivern?

The best Karma build against Ivern includes Ardent Censer, Malignance, Redemption with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karma runes against Ivern?

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

Does Karma counter Ivern?

No, Karma struggles against Ivern with only a 37.5% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Karma against Ivern?

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