Karma - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Karmavs Zoe

DMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Karma vs Zoe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zoe 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 Zoe 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Karma
60.0% WR
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Zoe vs Karma matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zoe
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Zoe Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zoe matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.6
CS / min
2.4
446
DMG / min
669
9,822
Gold / game
9,817
137
Heal / min
63
543
DMG Mitigated / min
273
0.8
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Karma vs Zoe Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Zoe 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 Zoe'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 Zoe players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Karma leads by 344 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma players can confidently pick into Zoe and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zoe 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 Zoe Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Zoe in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.6Karma
2.4Zoe
Karma and Zoe 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
446Karma
669Zoe
Zoe heavily out-damages Karma by 223 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 Zoe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,822Karma
9,817Zoe
Karma and Zoe generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 5 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Karma
1.3Zoe
Zoe 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 Zoe coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
680Karma
336Zoe
Karma vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 344 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zoe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zoe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Karma Build Against Zoe

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Zoe, providing the mobility and stats Karma needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karma against Zoe are Echoes of Helia, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Karma an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karma vs Zoe matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma66.7%
Zoe early game win rateZoe33.3%
Late Game
Karma
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma50.0%
Zoe late game win rateZoe50.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zoe. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Karma at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zoe. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Karma Runes Against Zoe

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs ZoeSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs ZoeManaflow Band - best Karma rune vs ZoeAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs ZoeScorch - best Karma rune vs Zoe
Domination rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs ZoeDomination
Sixth Sense - best Karma rune vs ZoeUltimate Hunter - best Karma rune vs Zoe
50.0% WR

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


Karma matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.62%2101.43928,48742.2%51.2%
46.34%1231.23818,34754.7%40.0%
48.67%1131.53928,70641.0%52.7%
48.67%1131.33958,77540.0%54.4%
46.15%911.23808,61745.7%46.4%
52.81%891.34218,38657.1%48.9%
49.40%831.44138,28043.2%56.4%
52.50%801.33508,26751.9%52.8%
45.57%791.33608,27946.1%45.0%
53.52%711.34158,49246.9%59.0%
45.90%611.33328,33148.0%44.4%
42.59%541.34239,00747.1%40.5%
52.08%481.34129,08950.0%52.9%
50.00%441.33869,27637.5%52.8%
50.00%441.33968,32338.9%57.7%
55.81%431.24019,14469.2%50.0%
40.48%421.23796,83137.0%46.7%
50.00%421.23757,71647.8%52.6%
57.50%401.64698,81864.3%53.9%
53.85%391.63207,93860.0%47.4%
46.15%391.43759,21141.7%48.1%
38.46%391.44278,48252.9%27.3%
45.95%371.44178,59260.0%36.4%
36.36%331.34279,27946.1%30.0%
46.88%321.24678,77836.4%52.4%
54.84%311.63907,98250.0%57.9%
43.33%301.43467,75546.1%41.2%
69.23%261.23578,98790.0%56.3%
41.67%241.34408,53746.1%36.4%
47.83%231.849910,57050.0%47.1%
52.38%211.44548,91758.3%44.4%
60.00%201.24258,59671.4%53.9%
65.00%201.13597,81080.0%50.0%
46.67%153.76028,25855.6%33.3%
61.54%131.24488,96266.7%57.1%
38.46%131.64268,70433.3%42.9%
83.33%121.43979,29880.0%85.7%
66.67%121.12737,97571.4%60.0%
72.73%111.854111,79350.0%77.8%
63.64%111.13387,95460.0%66.7%
66.67%91.546511,317100.0%62.5%
25.00%84.881411,21550.0%16.7%
37.50%84.578210,18433.3%40.0%
37.50%82.44719,52266.7%20.0%
62.50%81.94809,59033.3%80.0%
57.14%71.24009,03366.7%50.0%
28.57%74.25578,16225.0%33.3%
42.86%75.07897,95425.0%66.7%
50.00%60.93709,3020.0%60.0%
83.33%62.855412,0340.0%83.3%
50.00%61.03508,44950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.44897,98933.3%50.0%
20.00%55.35738,8750.0%33.3%
0.00%52.45989,8450.0%0.0%
60.00%52.64469,82266.7%50.0%
80.00%56.47129,567100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.473511,228100.0%33.3%
20.00%51.52475,31733.3%0.0%
80.00%54.06419,275100.0%75.0%

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Karma vs Zoe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Zoe in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zoe matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zoe's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Karma do against Zoe in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Zoe with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Zoe in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Karma vs Zoe matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Karma vs Zoe matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Zoe with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Zoe?

The best Karma build against Zoe includes Echoes of Helia, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Karma runes against Zoe?

The best Karma runes against Zoe use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Karma vs Zoe matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Karma counter Zoe?

Yes, Karma has a favorable matchup against Zoe with a 60.0% win rate. Karma strongly counters Zoe in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Karma against Zoe?

When playing Karma against Zoe, 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.