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

Karmavs Jarvan IV

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

Karma vs Jarvan IV is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karma wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Jarvan IV based on 6 games. Karma 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 Jarvan IV 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
50.0% WR
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Jarvan IV vs Karma matchup - 50.0% win rate
Jarvan IV
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
350
DMG / min
582
8,449
Gold / game
11,029
179
Heal / min
224
373
DMG Mitigated / min
965
1.0
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Karma vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 50.0%, giving Karma a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Karma holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Jarvan IV can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jarvan IV leads by 637 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Jarvan IV's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Karma vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Jarvan IV wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Karma
1.1Jarvan IV
Karma and Jarvan IV 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
350Karma
582Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV heavily out-damages Karma by 231 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 Jarvan IV's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,449Karma
11,029Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 2,580 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Jarvan IV 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
1.0Karma
0.9Jarvan IV
Both Karma and Jarvan IV provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
552Karma
1,189Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 637 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Jarvan IV are Moonstone Renewer, Malignance 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 Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV50.0%
Late Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma50.0%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Karma at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Jarvan IV. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Karma nor Jarvan IV has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Karma Runes Against Jarvan IV

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs Jarvan IVSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVScorch - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IV
Domination rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs Jarvan IVDomination
Sixth Sense - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVUltimate Hunter - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IV
50.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Domination secondary combination helps Karma maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Jarvan IV.


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 Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karma do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

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

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Jarvan IV?

The best Karma build against Jarvan IV includes Moonstone Renewer, Malignance, 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 Jarvan IV?

The best Karma runes against Jarvan IV use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 50.0% win rate. Karma slightly edges out Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Karma against Jarvan IV?

When playing Karma against Jarvan IV, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.