Karmavs Nami
Karma vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nami wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.5%) over Karma based on 55 games. Nami wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Nami 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 Nami Matchup?
Karma vs Nami Matchup Summary
The Karma vs Nami matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Karma's 47.3%, giving Nami a 5.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nami controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nami needs to press advantages before Karma reaches their power spikes, while Karma should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Karma leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Nami is slightly favored, Karma can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Nami's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Karma vs Nami Laning Phase Breakdown
Karma is favored during the laning phase against Nami, 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.
Best Karma Build Against Nami
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nami, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Nami 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 83.3% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nami. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Nami matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karma27.3%
Nami72.7%Karma60.6%Nami39.4%Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Nami 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 60.6% win rate — 21.2 points above Nami. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nami must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Karma reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Karma 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 Nami
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Karma the best tools to compete against Nami in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.44% | 89 | 1.3 | 377 | 8,865 | 40.0% | 54.2% | |
| 43.28% | 67 | 1.2 | 379 | 8,535 | 56.0% | 35.7% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 1.2 | 410 | 8,783 | 27.3% | 60.6% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 1.3 | 352 | 8,263 | 52.6% | 51.5% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.2 | 349 | 8,619 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.3 | 343 | 8,151 | 47.1% | 48.0% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 325 | 8,442 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.3 | 394 | 8,551 | 40.0% | 52.4% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.3 | 392 | 7,805 | 38.9% | 41.2% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.3 | 364 | 9,065 | 60.0% | 40.9% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.3 | 402 | 9,111 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.3 | 445 | 9,343 | 50.0% | 63.2% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.3 | 434 | 9,092 | 66.7% | 61.1% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.5 | 479 | 8,824 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.4 | 278 | 8,072 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.6 | 477 | 9,041 | 71.4% | 35.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.3 | 441 | 9,707 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 390 | 8,200 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.5 | 431 | 9,695 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.3 | 471 | 9,205 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 365 | 8,875 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.2 | 401 | 7,444 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 412 | 9,009 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.1 | 489 | 8,931 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 1.2 | 404 | 8,316 | 83.3% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 473 | 9,166 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 382 | 7,292 | 55.6% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 349 | 8,773 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 471 | 10,332 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 367 | 6,888 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 327 | 6,245 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 400 | 9,606 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 774 | 10,114 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 496 | 9,271 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 562 | 9,769 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.6 | 612 | 8,514 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 724 | 10,597 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 240 | 8,457 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 528 | 9,701 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 702 | 10,268 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 382 | 8,960 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 598 | 9,845 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 391 | 8,434 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 496 | 8,304 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 371 | 7,675 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
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Karma vs Nami - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karma do against Nami in League of Legends?
Nami wins the Karma vs Nami matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Karma's 47.3%, a 5.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Karma do against Nami in the early game?
In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Karma with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Karma do against Nami in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Nami matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to 39.4%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Karma vs Nami matchup?
Nami wins the matchup against Karma with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.5 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 games analyzed.
What is the best Karma build against Nami?
The best Karma build against Nami includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Nami?
The best Karma runes against Nami use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 35.3% win rate in the Karma vs Nami matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karma counter Nami?
No, Karma struggles against Nami with only a 47.3% win rate. Nami has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nami's lead.
How do I play Karma against Nami?
When playing Karma against Nami, play cautiously and avoid Nami's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nami in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.