Karmavs Locke
Karma vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Locke based on 5 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Karma vs Locke Matchup?
Karma vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Karma vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, giving Karma a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 626 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Karma Build Against Locke
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Locke are Horizon Focus, 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 Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Locke0.0%Karma50.0%Locke50.0%Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Locke. 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 Karma at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Locke. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Karma holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Karma Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.18% | 51 | 1.5 | 404 | 8,812 | 36.4% | 44.8% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 1.3 | 377 | 8,183 | 31.3% | 47.8% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.3 | 402 | 8,396 | 65.0% | 36.8% | |
| 37.14% | 35 | 1.4 | 364 | 8,218 | 25.0% | 47.4% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 1.3 | 344 | 7,858 | 64.3% | 53.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.6 | 472 | 8,985 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 424 | 8,115 | 25.0% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.2 | 335 | 8,769 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.2 | 333 | 9,046 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.1 | 367 | 8,319 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.2 | 345 | 8,098 | 45.5% | 30.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.1 | 424 | 8,277 | 64.3% | 71.4% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 370 | 9,561 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.3 | 347 | 9,058 | 16.7% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 356 | 9,065 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.2 | 468 | 8,417 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.6 | 414 | 11,056 | 100.0% | 38.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 485 | 8,770 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 357 | 8,799 | 71.4% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 370 | 7,700 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 401 | 7,561 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 306 | 7,333 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 2.0 | 380 | 9,740 | 100.0% | 88.9% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 424 | 9,160 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 372 | 8,177 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 385 | 9,697 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.4 | 468 | 8,668 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 411 | 9,170 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 261 | 7,295 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 450 | 10,082 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 319 | 8,475 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.2 | 287 | 9,297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 351 | 8,368 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 571 | 10,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 351 | 8,177 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 579 | 10,804 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 793 | 11,054 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 438 | 9,158 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 572 | 9,025 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 1.4 | 439 | 11,483 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.3 | 652 | 8,030 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 1.9 | 1,185 | 15,889 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Karma vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karma do against Locke in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Karma vs Locke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Karma do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Locke with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Locke 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 Locke matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Locke with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Karma build against Locke?
The best Karma build against Locke includes Horizon Focus, Malignance, Redemption with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Karma runes against Locke?
The best Karma runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Karma vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karma counter Locke?
Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 60.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Karma against Locke?
When playing Karma against Locke, 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.