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

Karmavs Malphite

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Malphite based on 10 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 Malphite 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
Malphite - 80.0% win rateMalphite(80.0%)
Karma - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
80.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Karma matchup - 20.0% win rate
Malphite
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Malphite Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 10
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.9
CS / min
2.3
541
DMG / min
585
9,264
Gold / game
8,994
256
Heal / min
79
560
DMG Mitigated / min
1,069
1.4
CC / min
1.2
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Karma vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, giving Karma a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 331 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.9Karma
2.3Malphite
Malphite edges out Karma by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Malphite.
Damage
541Karma
585Malphite
Malphite deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Karma. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Karma choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Malphite's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,264Karma
8,994Malphite
Karma and Malphite generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 270 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Karma
1.2Malphite
Both Karma and Malphite 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
816Karma
1,147Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 331 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Malphite are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma83.3%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite16.7%
Late Game
Karma
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma75.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite25.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Malphite. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Karma Runes Against Malphite

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs MalphiteSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs MalphiteManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs MalphiteTranscendence - best Karma rune vs MalphiteGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Malphite
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs MalphiteResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs MalphiteRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

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

How does Karma do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Malphite matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Malphite with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Malphite matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Malphite matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Malphite?

The best Karma build against Malphite includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, 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 Malphite?

The best Karma runes against Malphite use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Karma vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Malphite?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 80.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Malphite?

When playing Karma against Malphite, 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.