Karmavs Rakan
Karma vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Karma based on 10 games. Rakan 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 Rakan 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 Rakan Matchup?
Karma vs Rakan Matchup Summary
The Karma vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karma's 40.0%, giving Rakan a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rakan controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rakan 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 sustain, where Rakan leads by 548 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Karma players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Rakan overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Karma vs Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown
Karma is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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 Rakan
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Rakan are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Staff of Flowing Water. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rakan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Rakan matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Karma16.7%
Rakan83.3%Karma75.0%Rakan25.0%Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Rakan 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 Rakan. 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: Rakan 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 Rakan
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Karma the best tools to compete against Rakan 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 Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karma do against Rakan in League of Legends?
Rakan wins the Karma vs Rakan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karma's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Karma do against Rakan in the early game?
In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Karma with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Karma do against Rakan in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Rakan 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 Rakan matchup?
Rakan wins the matchup against Karma with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Karma build against Rakan?
The best Karma build against Rakan includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Staff of Flowing Water 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 Rakan?
The best Karma runes against Rakan use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Karma vs Rakan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karma counter Rakan?
No, Karma struggles against Rakan with only a 40.0% win rate. Rakan has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rakan's lead.
How do I play Karma against Rakan?
When playing Karma against Rakan, play cautiously and avoid Rakan's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Rakan in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.