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

Karmavs Lulu

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

Karma vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.2%) over Lulu based on 113 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 Lulu 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
Lulu - 53.1% win rateLulu(53.1%)
Karma - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Karma
53.1% WR
VS
Lulu vs Karma matchup - 46.9% win rate
Lulu
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Lulu Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 113
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
1.2
CS / min
1.0
352
DMG / min
242
8,429
Gold / game
8,261
253
Heal / min
135
431
DMG Mitigated / min
323
0.9
CC / min
1.1
54.7%
Early Game WR
45.3%
51.7%
Late Game WR
48.3%

Karma vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 113 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Lulu's 46.9%, giving Karma a 6.2 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lulu players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Karma leads by 226 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Lulu and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lulu 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 Lulu Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Karma
1.0Lulu
Karma and Lulu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
352Karma
242Lulu
Karma heavily out-damages Lulu by 110 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lulu should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Karma's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,429Karma
8,261Lulu
Karma and Lulu generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 168 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Karma
1.1Lulu
Both Karma and Lulu 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
685Karma
458Lulu
Karma vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 226 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Lulu

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
54.7%
+9.4% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma54.7%
Lulu early game win rateLulu45.3%
Late Game
Karma
51.7%
+3.3% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma51.7%
Lulu late game win rateLulu48.3%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.7% win rate — a 9.4 percentage point lead over Lulu. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Karma takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Lulu by 3.3 percentage points. Karma scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Karma holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lulu players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Lulu

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs LuluSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs LuluManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs LuluTranscendence - best Karma rune vs LuluGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Lulu
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs LuluResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs LuluRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Lulu
51.1% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Lulu, 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 Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Lulu in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Lulu matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Lulu's 46.9%, a 6.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 113 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Lulu with a 54.7% win rate versus 45.3%. 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 Lulu in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Lulu matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Lulu matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Lulu with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.2 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 113 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Lulu?

The best Karma build against Lulu includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer 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 Lulu?

The best Karma runes against Lulu use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 51.1% win rate in the Karma vs Lulu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Lulu?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Lulu with a 53.1% win rate. Karma strongly counters Lulu in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Lulu?

When playing Karma against Lulu, 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.