Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Karmavs Thresh

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Thresh wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Karma based on 159 games. Thresh 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 Thresh 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
Thresh - 46.5% win rateThresh(46.5%)
Karma - 46.5% win rate in this matchup
Karma
46.5% WR
VS
Thresh vs Karma matchup - 53.5% win rate
Thresh
53.5% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Thresh Matchup?

Thresh wins the Karma vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 159
46.5%
Win Rate
53.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.1
393
DMG / min
330
8,726
Gold / game
8,737
251
Heal / min
129
442
DMG Mitigated / min
910
1.0
CC / min
1.4
47.0%
Early Game WR
53.0%
46.2%
Late Game WR
53.8%

Karma vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 159 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Karma's 46.5%, giving Thresh a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Thresh dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karma players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Thresh leads by 347 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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 Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Thresh wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Karma
1.1Thresh
Karma and Thresh 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
393Karma
330Thresh
Karma deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Thresh. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Thresh choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Karma's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,726Karma
8,737Thresh
Karma and Thresh generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 11 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Karma
1.4Thresh
Thresh provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Thresh coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
693Karma
1,040Thresh
Thresh vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 347 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Thresh 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 Thresh

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Thresh 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Thresh. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Thresh
53.0%
+6.1% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma47.0%
Thresh early game win rateThresh53.0%
Late Game
Thresh
53.8%
+7.5% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma46.2%
Thresh late game win rateThresh53.8%

Thresh dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.0% win rate — a 6.1 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Thresh can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Thresh is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.8% win rate — 7.5 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Thresh, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Thresh holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Karma players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Thresh

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs ThreshSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs ThreshManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs ThreshTranscendence - best Karma rune vs ThreshGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Thresh
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs ThreshResolve
Revitalize - best Karma rune vs ThreshFont of Life - best Karma rune vs Thresh
80.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Karma the best tools to compete against Thresh in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Karma vs Thresh matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Karma's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 159 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Thresh in the early game?

In the early game, Thresh has the advantage against Karma with a 53.0% win rate versus 47.0%. Thresh players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Karma do against Thresh in the late game?

In the late game, Thresh takes over the Karma vs Thresh matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to 46.2%. Thresh scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Thresh matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Karma with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 159 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Thresh?

The best Karma build against Thresh includes Dawncore, Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Thresh?

The best Karma runes against Thresh use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Karma vs Thresh matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Thresh?

No, Karma struggles against Thresh with only a 46.5% win rate. Thresh has the advantage in this matchup. Karma players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Thresh's lead.

How do I play Karma against Thresh?

When playing Karma against Thresh, play cautiously and avoid Thresh's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Thresh has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.