Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Karmavs Tahm Kench

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Tahm Kench based on 52 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 Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench - 57.7% win rateTahm Kench(57.7%)
Karma - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
Karma
57.7% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Karma matchup - 42.3% win rate
Tahm Kench
42.3% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 52
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
523
DMG / min
557
9,049
Gold / game
9,108
235
Heal / min
405
448
DMG Mitigated / min
1,372
1.3
CC / min
1.1
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Karma vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 42.3%, giving Karma a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tahm Kench players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tahm Kench leads by 1,094 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Tahm Kench and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Tahm Kench wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Karma
1.2Tahm Kench
Karma and Tahm Kench farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
523Karma
557Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Karma. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Karma choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Tahm Kench's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,049Karma
9,108Tahm Kench
Karma and Tahm Kench generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 60 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Karma
1.1Tahm Kench
Both Karma and Tahm Kench provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
683Karma
1,777Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 1,094 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Tahm Kench are Dawncore, Echoes of Helia and Moonstone Renewer. 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 Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma55.6%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench44.4%
Late Game
Karma
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma60.0%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench40.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Tahm Kench. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Tahm Kench. 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. Tahm Kench players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Tahm Kench

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs Tahm KenchSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs Tahm KenchManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs Tahm KenchTranscendence - best Karma rune vs Tahm KenchGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Tahm Kench
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Font of Life - best Karma rune vs Tahm KenchRevitalize - best Karma rune vs Tahm Kench
61.1% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.75%2561.23738,55043.9%43.6%
46.54%1591.33938,72647.0%46.2%
58.06%1551.43958,98551.5%62.9%
53.24%1391.13718,58850.8%55.4%
48.55%1381.33668,61649.3%47.9%
45.04%1311.23738,61547.6%42.6%
53.10%1131.23528,42954.7%51.7%
50.93%1081.23388,54553.3%49.2%
43.93%1071.24228,07442.9%45.1%
48.08%1041.43668,87147.9%48.2%
54.00%1001.24018,42659.2%49.0%
55.56%991.23698,78648.8%60.3%
46.88%961.13948,36941.5%53.5%
46.34%821.13498,39437.2%56.4%
50.00%661.34448,64565.6%35.3%
47.62%631.23148,07242.4%53.3%
40.32%621.33458,50636.7%43.8%
60.66%611.33598,59373.3%48.4%
50.00%581.13398,72363.0%38.7%
44.44%541.24049,26238.1%48.5%
57.69%521.35239,04955.6%60.0%
62.75%511.23608,65375.0%51.9%
55.32%471.34089,91458.8%53.3%
61.70%471.13558,27860.0%63.6%
53.33%451.24088,84447.6%58.3%
59.52%421.23988,95962.5%55.6%
65.85%411.53549,17953.3%73.1%
42.50%401.14048,63436.4%50.0%
41.03%391.23568,27850.0%29.4%
34.29%351.23649,05727.3%37.5%
48.48%331.64068,88044.4%53.3%
53.13%321.13429,06963.6%47.6%
50.00%221.13598,34846.1%55.6%
35.00%201.23529,12325.0%41.7%
47.37%191.54529,26260.0%33.3%
36.84%191.23938,19833.3%40.0%
57.89%191.53778,14377.8%40.0%
64.29%142.44429,74983.3%50.0%
64.29%143.15509,95757.1%71.4%
42.86%141.74298,78150.0%37.5%
46.15%131.13698,59360.0%37.5%
69.23%131.33078,71762.5%80.0%
58.33%121.93609,12640.0%71.4%
41.67%121.345610,29625.0%50.0%
66.67%121.73628,49966.7%66.7%
36.36%113.165610,86340.0%33.3%
72.73%112.95198,64383.3%60.0%
80.00%101.95419,26483.3%75.0%
30.00%101.43908,78440.0%20.0%
50.00%86.07199,33650.0%50.0%
50.00%83.97229,60433.3%60.0%
75.00%85.36178,71350.0%100.0%
71.43%71.84869,66250.0%100.0%
71.43%71.52929,60666.7%75.0%
16.67%65.757710,71533.3%0.0%
66.67%63.966010,34666.7%66.7%
100.00%64.264310,637100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.675311,03450.0%50.0%
33.33%66.880011,20250.0%0.0%
80.00%53.67059,63975.0%100.0%
60.00%54.975811,254100.0%50.0%
20.00%53.857211,43750.0%0.0%
80.00%52.559710,949100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.85427,18640.0%0.0%
40.00%55.875610,0600.0%66.7%
60.00%51.940811,4350.0%60.0%
80.00%52.05468,17466.7%100.0%
100.00%53.97189,815100.0%0.0%
60.00%53.956912,055100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.74559,20433.3%50.0%

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Karma vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Tahm Kench's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Tahm Kench with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Tahm Kench?

The best Karma build against Tahm Kench includes Dawncore, Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer 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 Tahm Kench?

The best Karma runes against Tahm Kench use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Karma vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Tahm Kench?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Tahm Kench with a 57.7% win rate. Karma strongly counters Tahm Kench in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Tahm Kench?

When playing Karma against Tahm Kench, 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.