Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Viktor

CMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Karma wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Viktor 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 Viktor 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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Viktor vs Karma matchup - 20.0% win rate
Viktor
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Viktor Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.7
CS / min
7.6
625
DMG / min
882
9,922
Gold / game
11,270
143
Heal / min
60
532
DMG Mitigated / min
552
1.1
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Karma vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Viktor 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 Viktor'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 Viktor players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Viktor leads by 257 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Viktor and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Karma
7.6Viktor
Viktor significantly out-farms Karma by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Karma players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
625Karma
882Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Karma by 257 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,922Karma
11,270Viktor
Viktor generates a commanding 1,348 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Viktor 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
1.1Karma
0.8Viktor
Both Karma and Viktor 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
676Karma
612Viktor
Karma heals and mitigates 64 more damage per minute than Viktor, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Karma to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Viktor.

Best Karma Build Against Viktor

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Viktor are Horizon Focus, Malignance and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Viktor early game win rateViktor50.0%
Late Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma100.0%
Viktor late game win rateViktor0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Viktor, 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Viktor. 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. Viktor players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Viktor

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs ViktorAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs ViktorTranscendence - best Karma rune vs ViktorScorch - best Karma rune vs Viktor
Inspiration rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs ViktorInspiration
Cash Back - best Karma rune vs ViktorCosmic Insight - best Karma rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Viktor, 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
49.22%2581.33878,85349.5%49.0%
49.50%2001.33728,87740.5%54.8%
46.41%1811.33948,65848.7%44.8%
53.14%1751.33878,66753.2%53.1%
48.13%1601.33758,23648.1%48.1%
49.66%1451.34108,47051.4%48.0%
56.12%1391.43999,18064.4%50.0%
45.67%1271.33998,31652.7%35.9%
46.08%1021.33628,09347.9%44.4%
53.54%991.24208,56056.3%51.0%
42.27%971.23968,91133.3%48.3%
54.26%941.54329,47744.4%60.3%
53.76%931.23659,37451.7%54.7%
42.86%911.43869,43143.2%42.6%
35.29%851.34099,20435.3%35.3%
53.75%801.33809,14339.3%61.5%
52.86%701.43097,91950.0%57.1%
35.29%681.33828,32538.5%31.0%
39.34%611.13598,63746.7%32.3%
42.62%611.23628,07544.4%41.2%
48.33%601.34519,35344.4%50.0%
48.21%561.14118,49350.0%46.4%
50.94%531.23728,55256.5%46.7%
52.00%501.23549,07862.5%42.3%
48.00%501.44618,99057.1%41.4%
53.06%491.24558,90039.1%65.4%
51.06%471.34189,41257.9%46.4%
58.70%461.54018,14157.1%60.0%
52.38%422.349710,25758.3%50.0%
26.32%381.34138,43721.1%31.6%
50.00%341.33918,33953.3%47.4%
50.00%321.34379,38566.7%40.0%
62.50%241.14328,31466.7%55.6%
45.45%221.13608,17645.5%45.5%
52.63%191.33709,41050.0%54.5%
64.71%171.63939,42425.0%76.9%
60.00%151.956410,05671.4%50.0%
53.33%151.43348,38570.0%20.0%
66.67%151.54279,56760.0%70.0%
71.43%142.243310,06450.0%80.0%
57.14%143.65638,88737.5%83.3%
35.71%141.33169,08440.0%33.3%
42.86%141.53889,9010.0%54.5%
53.85%131.64538,02650.0%57.1%
61.54%131.74719,48240.0%75.0%
50.00%125.167710,73866.7%44.4%
72.73%114.37329,826100.0%57.1%
60.00%105.056310,34375.0%50.0%
30.00%103.34099,375100.0%12.5%
55.56%93.866111,56750.0%57.1%
33.33%92.75577,77125.0%40.0%
22.22%91.94017,81733.3%0.0%
33.33%91.76098,32833.3%33.3%
33.33%92.66409,7060.0%42.9%
62.50%86.260711,729100.0%57.1%
62.50%85.35869,13350.0%75.0%
62.50%82.65018,50233.3%80.0%
37.50%83.15138,66060.0%0.0%
28.57%72.24819,44925.0%33.3%
42.86%75.08309,01660.0%0.0%
71.43%71.14349,673100.0%60.0%
28.57%71.33788,64833.3%25.0%
33.33%63.15667,42925.0%50.0%
50.00%64.577111,1260.0%75.0%
33.33%66.272111,00750.0%25.0%
40.00%52.33549,37866.7%0.0%
80.00%55.76259,92250.0%100.0%
40.00%56.073011,863100.0%25.0%
40.00%51.33296,23750.0%0.0%
40.00%54.27219,29125.0%100.0%
80.00%51.24579,786100.0%50.0%
60.00%53.14609,865100.0%50.0%

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Karma vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Viktor matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Viktor's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Karma do against Viktor in the early game?

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

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

Karma wins the matchup against Viktor with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 Viktor?

The best Karma build against Viktor includes Horizon Focus, Malignance, Mejai's Soulstealer with Crimson 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 Viktor?

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

Does Karma counter Viktor?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Viktor with a 80.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Viktor in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Karma against Viktor?

When playing Karma against Viktor, 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.