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

Karmavs Zoe

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

Karma vs Zoe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Zoe based on 12 games. Zoe wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karma build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karma vs Zoe 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
Zoe - 58.3% win rateZoe(58.3%)
Karma - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Karma
58.3% WR
VS
Zoe vs Karma matchup - 41.7% win rate
Zoe
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Karma vs Zoe Matchup?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zoe matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 12
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
1.9
CS / min
2.0
360
DMG / min
719
9,126
Gold / game
9,627
305
Heal / min
114
482
DMG Mitigated / min
283
0.9
CC / min
1.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Karma vs Zoe Matchup Summary

The Karma vs Zoe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Zoe's 41.7%, giving Karma a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zoe controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zoe needs to press advantages before Karma reaches their power spikes, while Karma should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Zoe leads by 360 DMG/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

Zoe wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Zoe is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zoe holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Karma
2.0Zoe
Karma and Zoe farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
360Karma
719Zoe
Zoe heavily out-damages Karma by 360 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
9,126Karma
9,627Zoe
Zoe earns 501 more gold per game than Karma, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zoe slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Karma
1.6Zoe
Zoe 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 Zoe coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
787Karma
397Zoe
Karma vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 390 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. 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 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zoe. 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
Zoe
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Karma early game win rateKarma40.0%
Zoe early game win rateZoe60.0%
Late Game
Karma
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Karma late game win rateKarma71.4%
Zoe late game win rateZoe28.6%

Zoe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Zoe can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Zoe. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zoe must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Karma reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Karma survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Karma Runes Against Zoe

Sorcery rune tree - Karma primary runes vs ZoeSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Karma rune vs ZoeAxiom Arcanist - best Karma rune vs ZoeAbsolute Focus - best Karma rune vs ZoeScorch - best Karma rune vs Zoe
Precision rune tree - Karma secondary runes vs ZoePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Karma rune vs ZoeCut Down - best Karma rune vs Zoe
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision 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 26.7. 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 Zoe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karma do against Zoe in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Karma vs Zoe matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Zoe's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Karma do against Zoe in the early game?

In the early game, Zoe has the advantage against Karma with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Zoe 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 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. 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 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Karma build against Zoe?

The best Karma build against Zoe includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption 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 Zoe?

The best Karma runes against Zoe use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 58.3% win rate. Karma strongly counters Zoe in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Karma against Zoe?

When playing Karma against Zoe, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Zoe. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.