Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Karmavs Pyke

DMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Karma wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Pyke based on 82 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 Pyke 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
Pyke - 53.7% win ratePyke(53.7%)
Karma - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Karma
53.7% WR
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Pyke vs Karma matchup - 46.3% win rate
Pyke
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Pyke Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 82
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
358
DMG / min
471
8,838
Gold / game
10,116
193
Heal / min
178
446
DMG Mitigated / min
447
0.9
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Karma vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 82 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Pyke's 46.3%, giving Karma a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pyke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Pyke leads by 113 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Pyke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Pyke wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Karma
1.1Pyke
Karma and Pyke 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
358Karma
471Pyke
Pyke heavily out-damages Karma by 113 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Karma should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Pyke's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,838Karma
10,116Pyke
Pyke generates a commanding 1,278 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Pyke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karma should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Karma
1.0Pyke
Both Karma and Pyke 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
640Karma
625Pyke
Karma and Pyke have comparable sustain profiles, with only 15 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Karma Build Against Pyke

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke50.0%
Late Game
Karma
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma57.1%
Pyke late game win ratePyke42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Pyke, with Karma holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Pyke. 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. Pyke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Pyke

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs PykeSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs PykeManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs PykeAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs PykeScorch - best Karma rune vs Pyke
Domination rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs PykeDomination
Sixth Sense - best Karma rune vs PykeUltimate Hunter - best Karma rune vs Pyke
62.5% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.11%2911.23768,50451.1%45.3%
47.22%2161.64169,34947.0%47.4%
52.13%1881.34018,64549.5%54.6%
50.00%1821.23728,47549.5%50.6%
50.58%1721.34129,23850.0%51.0%
44.16%1541.34198,77249.3%39.5%
52.67%1501.34239,03653.7%51.8%
44.59%1481.24288,77937.7%50.6%
53.03%1321.33688,79747.5%57.5%
53.54%1271.34138,64756.7%50.0%
52.07%1211.23578,32952.6%51.6%
48.72%1171.34039,56836.7%57.4%
46.88%961.23578,94940.0%50.8%
51.04%961.13718,95652.2%50.0%
45.74%941.34349,20544.7%46.4%
48.94%941.13709,25751.6%47.6%
48.35%911.34069,11150.0%47.2%
53.66%821.13588,83850.0%57.1%
51.22%821.23128,20655.6%46.0%
50.62%811.34009,06446.9%53.1%
49.37%791.44679,37957.6%43.5%
40.54%741.23458,33841.0%40.0%
52.11%711.54009,48351.9%52.3%
51.72%581.33879,14750.0%52.8%
51.72%581.44069,35340.9%58.3%
53.57%561.54269,28653.6%53.6%
50.94%531.14108,89856.0%46.4%
50.00%481.441310,07355.6%46.7%
50.00%441.44798,93859.1%40.9%
51.16%431.63829,97050.0%51.5%
42.11%381.24088,43045.0%38.9%
47.06%341.43898,95856.3%38.9%
40.74%271.14229,25855.6%33.3%
44.44%273.14749,18128.6%61.5%
42.31%261.744110,01560.0%31.3%
54.55%221.13018,07358.3%50.0%
31.82%222.24759,72140.0%29.4%
50.00%203.047010,68966.7%42.9%
35.00%205.059410,66422.2%45.5%
61.11%181.24149,32971.4%54.5%
52.94%171.84199,38637.5%66.7%
70.59%171.75109,92775.0%66.7%
52.94%171.14149,76640.0%58.3%
25.00%165.373510,92516.7%30.0%
46.67%152.74568,54550.0%42.9%
53.85%135.668710,56160.0%50.0%
50.00%124.66629,75142.9%60.0%
41.67%122.54659,63222.2%100.0%
50.00%121.84419,99050.0%50.0%
45.45%112.46049,00733.3%60.0%
45.45%111.23318,73140.0%50.0%
45.45%113.36389,83850.0%40.0%
45.45%112.25409,72250.0%42.9%
10.00%101.13297,51014.3%0.0%
40.00%104.76079,86466.7%28.6%
75.00%81.64599,30850.0%83.3%
50.00%82.04609,4810.0%66.7%
50.00%83.95189,55266.7%40.0%
25.00%86.77169,49850.0%0.0%
62.50%85.162012,0760.0%83.3%
50.00%81.24248,96750.0%50.0%
85.71%71.96439,692100.0%75.0%
42.86%75.072310,50550.0%40.0%
66.67%65.390210,87850.0%100.0%
66.67%64.16358,156100.0%33.3%
16.67%65.280212,0470.0%33.3%
33.33%64.261710,56750.0%25.0%
33.33%65.173410,81233.3%33.3%
83.33%61.15059,948100.0%66.7%
33.33%65.179710,5140.0%50.0%
66.67%62.362910,33860.0%100.0%
60.00%53.049510,5560.0%75.0%
0.00%54.85678,8580.0%0.0%
40.00%54.76868,44725.0%100.0%
60.00%55.55909,01675.0%0.0%
40.00%53.460410,60225.0%100.0%
60.00%52.95129,56550.0%66.7%
40.00%55.15729,42450.0%33.3%
40.00%53.45468,48533.3%50.0%
60.00%54.757711,216100.0%33.3%
60.00%52.162310,395100.0%50.0%
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Karma vs Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Pyke matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Pyke's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 82 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Karma do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Pyke with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Pyke in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Pyke matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Pyke matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Pyke with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 82 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Pyke?

The best Karma build against Pyke includes Dawncore, 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 Pyke?

The best Karma runes against Pyke use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Karma vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Pyke?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Pyke with a 53.7% win rate. Karma strongly counters Pyke in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Karma against Pyke?

When playing Karma against Pyke, 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.