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

Karmavs Jarvan IV

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

Karma vs Jarvan IV is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Karma wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Jarvan IV based on 6 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Jarvan IV 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
Jarvan IV - 50.0% win rateJarvan IV(50.0%)
Karma - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
50.0% WR
VS
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%
1.3
CS / min
1.7
439
DMG / min
435
7,465
Gold / game
8,669
117
Heal / min
171
466
DMG Mitigated / min
1,041
1.1
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

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. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Jarvan IV leads by 629 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Karma
1.7Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV edges out Karma by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jarvan IV.
Damage
439Karma
435Jarvan IV
Damage output is virtually even between Karma and Jarvan IV, with only 4 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
7,465Karma
8,669Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV generates a commanding 1,203 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
1.1Karma
0.9Jarvan IV
Both Karma and Jarvan IV provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
582Karma
1,212Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 629 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, Imperial Mandate 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 Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma66.7%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV33.3%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma33.3%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV66.7%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Karma must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jarvan IV reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs Jarvan IVSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVTranscendence - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IV
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs Jarvan IVResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IVRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Resolve 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 26.10. 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 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 26.10.

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

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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, Jarvan IV takes over the Karma vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Jarvan IV 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 26.10. 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, Imperial Mandate, 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 Jarvan IV?

The best Karma runes against Jarvan IV use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 26.10 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.