Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Sona

CMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karma wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Sona based on 12 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 Sona matchup.

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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.

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Karma - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Karma
66.7% WR
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Sona vs Karma matchup - 33.3% win rate
Sona
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Sona Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Sona matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
382
DMG / min
348
7,292
Gold / game
6,654
224
Heal / min
656
394
DMG Mitigated / min
471
1.1
CC / min
0.5
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Karma vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sona's 33.3%, giving Karma a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sona players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Karma leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Sona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sona 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 Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Karma
1.1Sona
Karma and Sona 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
382Karma
348Sona
Karma deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Sona. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Sona choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Karma's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
7,292Karma
6,654Sona
Karma earns 638 more gold per game than Sona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Karma slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Karma
0.5Sona
Karma provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sona, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Karma coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
618Karma
1,127Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 510 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona 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 Sona

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Sona are Moonstone Renewer, Malignance 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma55.6%
Sona early game win rateSona44.4%
Late Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma100.0%
Sona late game win rateSona0.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Sona. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Sona. 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. Sona players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs SonaManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Karma rune vs SonaGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Sona
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs SonaResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs SonaRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Sona
60.0% WR

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


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.

Karma matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.44%891.33778,86540.0%54.2%
43.28%671.23798,53556.0%35.7%
47.27%551.24108,78327.3%60.6%
51.92%521.33528,26352.6%51.5%
52.27%441.23498,61950.0%53.3%
47.62%421.33438,15147.1%48.0%
57.50%401.23258,44258.3%57.1%
47.22%361.33948,55140.0%52.4%
40.00%351.33927,80538.9%41.2%
46.88%321.33649,06560.0%40.9%
41.94%311.34029,11140.0%42.9%
59.26%271.34459,34350.0%63.2%
62.50%241.34349,09266.7%61.1%
43.48%231.54798,82466.7%28.6%
45.45%221.42788,07250.0%41.7%
47.62%211.64779,04171.4%35.7%
47.62%211.34419,70757.1%42.9%
47.37%191.23908,20066.7%30.0%
38.89%181.54319,69533.3%40.0%
41.18%171.34719,20550.0%33.3%
62.50%161.33658,87550.0%66.7%
56.25%161.24017,44455.6%57.1%
53.33%151.14129,00975.0%45.5%
42.86%141.14898,93133.3%45.5%
84.62%131.24048,31683.3%85.7%
46.15%131.34739,16650.0%40.0%
66.67%121.13827,29255.6%100.0%
58.33%121.13498,77380.0%42.9%
45.45%111.447110,33266.7%37.5%
50.00%101.53676,88833.3%75.0%
40.00%101.23276,24516.7%75.0%
62.50%81.34009,60666.7%60.0%
42.86%74.077410,11450.0%33.3%
71.43%71.34969,271100.0%60.0%
50.00%62.45629,76933.3%66.7%
33.33%64.66128,51433.3%33.3%
33.33%64.472410,59750.0%25.0%
66.67%61.12408,45766.7%66.7%
40.00%53.05289,70150.0%33.3%
40.00%54.270210,2680.0%66.7%
80.00%51.23828,960100.0%66.7%
0.00%52.45989,8450.0%0.0%
60.00%51.13918,4340.0%100.0%
40.00%51.34968,30466.7%0.0%
60.00%51.33717,67533.3%100.0%

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Karma vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Sona in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Sona matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Sona's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karma do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Sona with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Sona matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Sona matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Sona with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Sona?

The best Karma build against Sona includes Moonstone Renewer, Malignance, 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 Sona?

The best Karma runes against Sona use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Karma vs Sona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Sona?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Sona with a 66.7% win rate. Karma strongly counters Sona in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Karma against Sona?

When playing Karma against Sona, 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.