Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Karmavs Leona

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.0%) over Leona based on 100 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Leona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Leona 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
Leona - 54.0% win rateLeona(54.0%)
Karma - 54.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
54.0% WR
VS
Leona vs Karma matchup - 46.0% win rate
Leona
46.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Leona Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Leona matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 100
54.0%
Win Rate
46.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
401
DMG / min
344
8,426
Gold / game
8,220
254
Heal / min
135
450
DMG Mitigated / min
1,166
1.2
CC / min
1.8
59.2%
Early Game WR
40.8%
49.0%
Late Game WR
51.0%

Karma vs Leona Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 100 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Leona's 46.0%, giving Karma a 8.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Leona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Leona reaches their power spikes, while Leona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 596 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Leona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Leona 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 Leona Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Karma
1.1Leona
Karma and Leona 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
401Karma
344Leona
Karma deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Leona. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Leona choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Karma's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,426Karma
8,220Leona
Karma and Leona generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 207 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Karma
1.8Leona
Leona provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Leona coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
704Karma
1,300Leona
Leona vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 596 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona 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 Leona

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Leona are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Shurelya's Battlesong. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Leona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
59.2%
+18.4% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma59.2%
Leona early game win rateLeona40.8%
Late Game
Leona
51.0%
+2.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma49.0%
Leona late game win rateLeona51.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.2% win rate — a 18.4 percentage point lead over Leona. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Leona at 51.0% win rate — only 2.0 points ahead of Karma. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karma has the edge early, but Leona 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 Leona

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs LeonaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs LeonaAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs LeonaTranscendence - best Karma rune vs LeonaGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Leona
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs LeonaResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs LeonaRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Leona
60.0% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.75%2561.23738,55043.9%43.6%
46.54%1591.33938,72647.0%46.2%
58.06%1551.43958,98551.5%62.9%
53.24%1391.13718,58850.8%55.4%
48.55%1381.33668,61649.3%47.9%
45.04%1311.23738,61547.6%42.6%
53.10%1131.23528,42954.7%51.7%
50.93%1081.23388,54553.3%49.2%
43.93%1071.24228,07442.9%45.1%
48.08%1041.43668,87147.9%48.2%
54.00%1001.24018,42659.2%49.0%
55.56%991.23698,78648.8%60.3%
46.88%961.13948,36941.5%53.5%
46.34%821.13498,39437.2%56.4%
50.00%661.34448,64565.6%35.3%
47.62%631.23148,07242.4%53.3%
40.32%621.33458,50636.7%43.8%
60.66%611.33598,59373.3%48.4%
50.00%581.13398,72363.0%38.7%
44.44%541.24049,26238.1%48.5%
57.69%521.35239,04955.6%60.0%
62.75%511.23608,65375.0%51.9%
55.32%471.34089,91458.8%53.3%
61.70%471.13558,27860.0%63.6%
53.33%451.24088,84447.6%58.3%
59.52%421.23988,95962.5%55.6%
65.85%411.53549,17953.3%73.1%
42.50%401.14048,63436.4%50.0%
41.03%391.23568,27850.0%29.4%
34.29%351.23649,05727.3%37.5%
48.48%331.64068,88044.4%53.3%
53.13%321.13429,06963.6%47.6%
50.00%221.13598,34846.1%55.6%
35.00%201.23529,12325.0%41.7%
47.37%191.54529,26260.0%33.3%
36.84%191.23938,19833.3%40.0%
57.89%191.53778,14377.8%40.0%
64.29%142.44429,74983.3%50.0%
64.29%143.15509,95757.1%71.4%
42.86%141.74298,78150.0%37.5%
46.15%131.13698,59360.0%37.5%
69.23%131.33078,71762.5%80.0%
58.33%121.93609,12640.0%71.4%
41.67%121.345610,29625.0%50.0%
66.67%121.73628,49966.7%66.7%
36.36%113.165610,86340.0%33.3%
72.73%112.95198,64383.3%60.0%
80.00%101.95419,26483.3%75.0%
30.00%101.43908,78440.0%20.0%
50.00%86.07199,33650.0%50.0%
50.00%83.97229,60433.3%60.0%
75.00%85.36178,71350.0%100.0%
71.43%71.84869,66250.0%100.0%
71.43%71.52929,60666.7%75.0%
16.67%65.757710,71533.3%0.0%
66.67%63.966010,34666.7%66.7%
100.00%64.264310,637100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.675311,03450.0%50.0%
33.33%66.880011,20250.0%0.0%
80.00%53.67059,63975.0%100.0%
60.00%54.975811,254100.0%50.0%
20.00%53.857211,43750.0%0.0%
80.00%52.559710,949100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.85427,18640.0%0.0%
40.00%55.875610,0600.0%66.7%
60.00%51.940811,4350.0%60.0%
80.00%52.05468,17466.7%100.0%
100.00%53.97189,815100.0%0.0%
60.00%53.956912,055100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.74559,20433.3%50.0%

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Karma vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Leona in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Leona matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Leona's 46.0%, a 8.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 100 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Leona in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Leona with a 59.2% win rate versus 40.8%. 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 Leona in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Karma vs Leona matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to 49.0%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Leona matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Leona with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 100 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Leona?

The best Karma build against Leona includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Shurelya's Battlesong 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 Leona?

The best Karma runes against Leona use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Karma vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Leona?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Leona with a 54.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Leona in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Leona?

When playing Karma against Leona, 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.