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

Karmavs Zac

BMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac 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 Zac 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
Zac - 60.0% win rateZac(60.0%)
Karma - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
60.0% WR
VS
Zac vs Karma matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zac
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Zac Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zac matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.9
CS / min
2.3
408
DMG / min
798
11,435
Gold / game
13,943
332
Heal / min
1,485
632
DMG Mitigated / min
1,721
1.0
CC / min
1.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Karma vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, giving Karma a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,242 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.9Karma
2.3Zac
Zac edges out Karma by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zac.
Damage
408Karma
798Zac
Zac heavily out-damages Karma by 390 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 Zac's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,435Karma
13,943Zac
Zac generates a commanding 2,508 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Zac 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
1.7Zac
Zac provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zac coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
964Karma
3,206Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 2,242 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Zac 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma0.0%
Zac early game win rateZac0.0%
Late Game
Karma
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma60.0%
Zac late game win rateZac40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Karma and Zac, with Karma holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Zac. 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. Zac players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Karma Runes Against Zac

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs ZacSorcery
Summon Aery - best Karma rune vs ZacAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs ZacTranscendence - best Karma rune vs ZacGathering Storm - best Karma rune vs Zac
Resolve rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs ZacResolve
Revitalize - best Karma rune vs ZacConditioning - best Karma rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Karma to press their advantage against Zac, 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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Zac in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zac matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Zac with a 0.0% 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 Zac in the late game?

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

Karma wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Zac?

The best Karma build against Zac includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Zac?

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

Does Karma counter Zac?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Zac?

When playing Karma against Zac, 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.