Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Vayne

CMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Karma wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vayne based on 7 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 Vayne matchup.

MetaBot Desktop
Live In-Game Overlays
Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord

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
Karma - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Karma
57.1% WR
VS
Vayne vs Karma matchup - 42.9% win rate
Vayne
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Vayne Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
5.2
CS / min
5.6
630
DMG / min
531
8,948
Gold / game
9,799
157
Heal / min
179
503
DMG Mitigated / min
313
1.0
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Karma vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.9%, giving Karma a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.2Karma
5.6Vayne
Vayne edges out Karma by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
630Karma
531Vayne
Karma heavily out-damages Vayne by 100 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Karma's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,948Karma
9,799Vayne
Vayne generates a commanding 851 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karma should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Karma
0.3Vayne
Karma provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, 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
660Karma
492Vayne
Karma vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Vayne

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Late Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma66.7%
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Vayne, with Karma holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vayne. 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. Vayne players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Vayne

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs VayneSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Karma rune vs VayneManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs VayneAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs VayneGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Vayne
Precision rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs VaynePrecision
Cut Down - best Karma rune vs VayneLegend: Haste - best Karma rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.13%2301.43878,84350.0%48.5%
50.29%1731.33728,94443.8%54.1%
54.19%1551.33838,58552.0%56.3%
47.10%1551.33988,64548.4%46.1%
47.76%1341.33788,32449.2%46.4%
49.61%1291.34198,62551.7%47.8%
55.12%1271.43999,26060.8%51.3%
45.54%1121.33978,21153.7%33.3%
46.07%891.33738,03547.7%44.4%
54.65%861.44289,41047.1%59.6%
53.57%841.23589,35556.0%52.5%
39.29%841.23959,01429.0%45.3%
54.88%821.14208,52755.0%54.8%
42.50%801.43779,24845.7%40.0%
37.50%801.34109,37940.0%36.0%
56.52%691.23779,21341.7%64.4%
50.79%631.43037,86447.4%56.0%
30.00%601.33878,22832.4%26.9%
43.64%551.23638,14344.0%43.3%
40.00%551.13528,44248.3%30.8%
50.00%521.34599,52846.1%51.3%
54.00%501.14198,61556.0%52.0%
53.06%491.23728,55860.0%48.3%
51.11%451.34719,13364.7%42.9%
53.33%451.23599,15859.1%47.8%
50.00%441.24279,34857.9%44.0%
52.50%402.247710,14358.3%50.0%
55.00%401.24619,16742.1%66.7%
60.53%381.64268,22855.6%65.0%
24.24%331.34378,44717.6%31.3%
53.33%301.33798,39157.1%50.0%
42.31%261.24349,70757.1%36.8%
62.50%241.14328,31466.7%55.6%
42.11%191.13698,05633.3%50.0%
62.50%161.33499,26825.0%75.0%
46.67%151.33419,06442.9%50.0%
66.67%151.54279,56760.0%70.0%
71.43%142.243310,06450.0%80.0%
61.54%132.059710,35380.0%50.0%
61.54%133.85888,94537.5%100.0%
38.46%131.43269,12040.0%37.5%
46.15%131.53278,21362.5%20.0%
38.46%131.53809,8260.0%50.0%
50.00%125.167710,73866.7%44.4%
50.00%121.64498,14240.0%57.1%
66.67%121.84899,69750.0%75.0%
72.73%114.37329,826100.0%57.1%
55.56%94.957011,17866.7%50.0%
33.33%92.75577,77125.0%40.0%
33.33%91.76098,32833.3%33.3%
50.00%83.557811,28150.0%50.0%
37.50%83.15138,66060.0%0.0%
25.00%82.65919,6100.0%33.3%
14.29%72.24318,03120.0%0.0%
71.43%76.262711,813100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.26308,94850.0%66.7%
57.14%72.34908,4410.0%80.0%
71.43%71.14349,673100.0%60.0%
42.86%73.44689,153100.0%20.0%
33.33%64.88579,04350.0%0.0%
33.33%62.15299,93433.3%33.3%
33.33%66.272111,00750.0%25.0%
33.33%61.43788,77933.3%33.3%
40.00%56.073011,863100.0%25.0%
40.00%52.33549,37866.7%0.0%
80.00%55.76259,92250.0%100.0%
20.00%53.35767,7630.0%50.0%
60.00%53.14609,865100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.677511,6570.0%75.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Karma vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Vayne matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Karma do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Vayne matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Vayne matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Vayne with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Vayne?

The best Karma build against Vayne includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer 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 Vayne?

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

Does Karma counter Vayne?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 57.1% win rate. Karma strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Karma against Vayne?

When playing Karma against Vayne, 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.