Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Syndra

DMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karma wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Syndra based on 5 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 Syndra 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 - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
80.0% WR
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Syndra vs Karma matchup - 20.0% win rate
Syndra
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Syndra Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.9
712
DMG / min
909
9,567
Gold / game
10,274
135
Heal / min
85
742
DMG Mitigated / min
385
0.9
CC / min
1.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Karma vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Syndra'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 Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Karma leads by 407 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Karma
6.9Syndra
Syndra edges out Karma by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
712Karma
909Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Karma by 197 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,567Karma
10,274Syndra
Syndra earns 707 more gold per game than Karma, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Syndra slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Karma
1.4Syndra
Syndra provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
877Karma
470Syndra
Karma vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 407 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Syndra

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Syndra are Void Staff, Malignance and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Karma an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma100.0%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Late Game
Karma
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma75.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra25.0%

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

Best Karma Runes Against Syndra

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs SyndraAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs SyndraTranscendence - best Karma rune vs SyndraScorch - best Karma rune vs Syndra
Domination rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs SyndraDomination
Cheap Shot - best Karma rune vs SyndraUltimate Hunter - best Karma rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Syndra, 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
47.62%2101.43928,48742.2%51.2%
46.34%1231.23818,34754.7%40.0%
48.67%1131.53928,70641.0%52.7%
48.67%1131.33958,77540.0%54.4%
46.15%911.23808,61745.7%46.4%
52.81%891.34218,38657.1%48.9%
49.40%831.44138,28043.2%56.4%
52.50%801.33508,26751.9%52.8%
45.57%791.33608,27946.1%45.0%
53.52%711.34158,49246.9%59.0%
45.90%611.33328,33148.0%44.4%
42.59%541.34239,00747.1%40.5%
52.08%481.34129,08950.0%52.9%
50.00%441.33869,27637.5%52.8%
50.00%441.33968,32338.9%57.7%
55.81%431.24019,14469.2%50.0%
40.48%421.23796,83137.0%46.7%
50.00%421.23757,71647.8%52.6%
57.50%401.64698,81864.3%53.9%
53.85%391.63207,93860.0%47.4%
46.15%391.43759,21141.7%48.1%
38.46%391.44278,48252.9%27.3%
45.95%371.44178,59260.0%36.4%
36.36%331.34279,27946.1%30.0%
46.88%321.24678,77836.4%52.4%
54.84%311.63907,98250.0%57.9%
43.33%301.43467,75546.1%41.2%
69.23%261.23578,98790.0%56.3%
41.67%241.34408,53746.1%36.4%
47.83%231.849910,57050.0%47.1%
52.38%211.44548,91758.3%44.4%
60.00%201.24258,59671.4%53.9%
65.00%201.13597,81080.0%50.0%
46.67%153.76028,25855.6%33.3%
61.54%131.24488,96266.7%57.1%
38.46%131.64268,70433.3%42.9%
83.33%121.43979,29880.0%85.7%
66.67%121.12737,97571.4%60.0%
72.73%111.854111,79350.0%77.8%
63.64%111.13387,95460.0%66.7%
66.67%91.546511,317100.0%62.5%
25.00%84.881411,21550.0%16.7%
37.50%84.578210,18433.3%40.0%
37.50%82.44719,52266.7%20.0%
62.50%81.94809,59033.3%80.0%
57.14%71.24009,03366.7%50.0%
28.57%74.25578,16225.0%33.3%
42.86%75.07897,95425.0%66.7%
50.00%60.93709,3020.0%60.0%
83.33%62.855412,0340.0%83.3%
50.00%61.03508,44950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.44897,98933.3%50.0%
20.00%55.35738,8750.0%33.3%
0.00%52.45989,8450.0%0.0%
60.00%52.64469,82266.7%50.0%
80.00%56.47129,567100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.473511,228100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.52475,31733.3%0.0%
80.00%54.06419,275100.0%75.0%

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Karma vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Syndra matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karma do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Syndra with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Syndra 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 Syndra matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Syndra with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Syndra?

The best Karma build against Syndra includes Void Staff, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karma runes against Syndra?

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

Does Karma counter Syndra?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 80.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Karma against Syndra?

When playing Karma against Syndra, 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.