Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Leonavs Karma

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.0%) over Leona based on 100 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Leona scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Karma matchup.

Leona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Leona 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 - 46.0% win rateKarma(46.0%)
Leona - 46.0% win rate in this matchup
Leona
46.0% WR
VS
Karma vs Leona matchup - 54.0% win rate
Karma
54.0% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Karma Matchup?

Karma wins the Leona vs Karma matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 100
46.0%
Win Rate
54.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
344
DMG / min
401
8,220
Gold / game
8,426
135
Heal / min
254
1,166
DMG Mitigated / min
450
1.8
CC / min
1.2
40.8%
Early Game WR
59.2%
51.0%
Late Game WR
49.0%

Leona vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 100 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Leona's 46.0%, giving Karma a 8.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Leona outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Leona reaches their power spikes, while Leona should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 596 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Leona players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Karma overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Leona vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Leona
1.2Karma
Leona and Karma 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
344Leona
401Karma
Karma deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Leona. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Leona choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Karma's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,220Leona
8,426Karma
Leona and Karma generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 207 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.8Leona
1.2Karma
Leona provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Leona coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,300Leona
704Karma
Leona vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 596 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona 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 Leona Build Against Karma

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Karma are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Karma
59.2%
+18.4% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona40.8%
Karma early game win rateKarma59.2%
Late Game
Leona
51.0%
+2.0% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona51.0%
Karma late game win rateKarma49.0%

Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.2% win rate — a 18.4 percentage point lead over Leona. 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 Leona at 51.0% win rate — only 2.0 points ahead of Karma. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karma has the edge early, but Leona gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Leona Runes Against Karma

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs KarmaResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs KarmaFont of Life - best Leona rune vs KarmaSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs KarmaOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Karma
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs KarmaPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs KarmaTriumph - best Leona rune vs Karma
56.3% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Leona the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Leona'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 Leona build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Leona 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
50.78%2581.13728,71549.2%52.2%
48.25%2571.13698,89645.2%50.3%
55.19%2411.03968,91158.4%51.7%
51.11%2251.03618,91146.3%54.6%
43.04%1581.13738,79434.9%48.4%
47.52%1411.13888,57653.0%42.7%
41.30%1381.13458,95336.4%44.6%
45.38%1301.13218,02944.6%46.4%
40.32%1241.13808,59240.0%40.6%
54.24%1181.14119,14762.3%47.7%
55.14%1071.14069,25060.0%50.9%
53.27%1071.13808,72054.5%51.9%
52.83%1061.13708,33047.3%58.8%
58.65%1041.04239,14361.9%56.5%
55.00%1001.13918,89655.8%54.4%
46.00%1001.13448,22040.8%51.0%
51.02%981.03438,82259.3%40.9%
52.58%971.13829,00053.9%51.7%
51.09%921.14588,95856.1%47.1%
54.22%831.03608,88258.8%51.0%
51.25%801.13388,18555.6%45.7%
51.25%801.13999,32855.9%47.8%
52.50%801.14098,80852.6%52.4%
43.42%761.13678,15241.9%45.5%
54.41%681.04089,30960.7%50.0%
48.39%621.13698,79646.7%50.0%
48.33%601.13788,67751.7%45.2%
47.37%571.04188,70046.4%48.3%
52.63%571.03999,33877.8%41.0%
52.63%571.14469,06356.5%50.0%
66.07%561.03899,09059.1%70.6%
63.27%491.03919,45257.9%66.7%
56.82%441.13708,77360.0%54.2%
45.00%401.14087,80246.1%42.9%
46.15%261.24229,01455.6%41.2%
60.00%251.14009,74950.0%66.7%
52.17%231.14118,65650.0%54.5%
45.45%220.94029,25050.0%42.9%
50.00%200.94109,08550.0%50.0%
55.00%201.13939,22350.0%58.3%
56.25%160.93299,88566.7%50.0%
50.00%141.13788,25442.9%57.1%
46.15%130.94449,98920.0%62.5%
53.85%130.94889,38675.0%44.4%
33.33%120.93858,97333.3%33.3%
58.33%121.24079,04644.4%100.0%
36.36%111.23728,30733.3%40.0%
45.45%110.94058,05375.0%28.6%
63.64%110.93207,75857.1%75.0%
70.00%101.14638,67760.0%80.0%
30.00%100.949310,77550.0%25.0%
44.44%90.94049,40840.0%50.0%
37.50%81.04058,39616.7%100.0%
75.00%81.145810,692100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.149211,409100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.13318,92140.0%33.3%
85.71%71.44608,86775.0%100.0%
71.43%71.150510,622100.0%60.0%
100.00%71.13697,926100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.93599,23950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.14047,28233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.151410,81950.0%66.7%
60.00%51.23318,63833.3%100.0%
60.00%50.93998,27775.0%0.0%
60.00%50.93569,03033.3%100.0%
100.00%51.043311,353100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.74719,64533.3%50.0%
60.00%51.145710,4190.0%75.0%

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Leona vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Karma in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Leona vs Karma matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Leona's 46.0%, a 8.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 100 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Leona do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Leona with a 59.2% win rate versus 40.8%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Leona do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Leona takes over the Leona vs Karma matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to 49.0%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Leona vs Karma matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Leona with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 100 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Karma?

The best Leona build against Karma includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Leona runes against Karma?

The best Leona runes against Karma use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 56.3% win rate in the Leona vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Karma?

No, Leona struggles against Karma with only a 46.0% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Leona players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.

How do I play Leona against Karma?

When playing Leona against Karma, play cautiously and avoid Karma's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Karma in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.