Namivs Karma
Nami vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nami wins with a 52.7% win rate (+5.5%) over Karma based on 55 games. Nami wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Karma matchup.
Nami Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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.
Who Wins the Nami vs Karma Matchup?
Nami vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Nami vs Karma matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 55 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 52.7% win rate compared to Karma's 47.3%, giving Nami a 5.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nami controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nami 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 CS, where Karma leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Karma's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Nami vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Karma is favored during the laning phase against Nami, 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.
Best Nami Build Against Karma
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Karma are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Ardent Censer. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 20.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Nami the best chance to compete against Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nami vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nami72.7%
Karma27.3%Nami39.4%Karma60.6%Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Nami 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 60.6% win rate — 21.2 points above Nami. 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: Nami 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 Nami Runes Against Karma
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Nami to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.87% | 173 | 0.9 | 306 | 8,084 | 50.0% | 51.5% | |
| 51.40% | 107 | 0.9 | 335 | 8,850 | 45.7% | 54.2% | |
| 48.24% | 85 | 0.8 | 320 | 8,447 | 54.3% | 44.0% | |
| 58.75% | 80 | 0.9 | 282 | 8,043 | 63.3% | 56.0% | |
| 52.00% | 75 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,505 | 51.7% | 52.2% | |
| 53.62% | 69 | 0.9 | 313 | 8,080 | 54.8% | 52.6% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 0.9 | 302 | 8,069 | 35.7% | 62.5% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 0.9 | 327 | 8,246 | 64.0% | 36.6% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,169 | 73.1% | 31.3% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 0.9 | 321 | 8,091 | 48.1% | 45.2% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 0.9 | 317 | 8,751 | 72.7% | 39.4% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 0.9 | 313 | 7,335 | 44.4% | 48.0% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 0.9 | 348 | 7,997 | 41.7% | 44.4% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 0.8 | 330 | 8,046 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 0.9 | 257 | 7,666 | 59.1% | 40.9% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 0.8 | 332 | 8,312 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 0.9 | 336 | 8,306 | 53.3% | 36.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 0.9 | 342 | 7,687 | 63.2% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 0.9 | 331 | 8,489 | 46.1% | 39.1% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 0.9 | 367 | 8,610 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 0.9 | 307 | 8,500 | 27.3% | 38.1% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 0.9 | 319 | 7,360 | 64.7% | 53.3% | |
| 66.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 366 | 7,999 | 76.9% | 58.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.9 | 327 | 7,198 | 58.8% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 0.8 | 309 | 8,719 | 66.7% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 0.9 | 402 | 8,387 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 0.8 | 347 | 9,692 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 312 | 7,448 | 45.5% | 64.3% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 0.8 | 311 | 9,176 | 100.0% | 57.9% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 0.8 | 293 | 8,988 | 66.7% | 64.7% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 0.9 | 372 | 8,691 | 85.7% | 64.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.9 | 349 | 8,695 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.8 | 375 | 8,871 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.9 | 299 | 7,822 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 401 | 7,524 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 305 | 8,954 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 325 | 7,346 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.0 | 334 | 9,118 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 247 | 8,067 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 353 | 7,061 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 0.7 | 248 | 8,055 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 299 | 8,046 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 438 | 11,069 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 235 | 7,768 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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Nami vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nami do against Karma in League of Legends?
Nami wins the Nami vs Karma matchup with a 52.7% win rate compared to Karma's 47.3%, a 5.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 55 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Nami do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Karma with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nami do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Nami vs Karma matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to 39.4%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nami vs Karma matchup?
Nami wins the matchup against Karma with a 52.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.5 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 55 games analyzed.
What is the best Nami build against Karma?
The best Nami build against Karma includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 20.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nami runes against Karma?
The best Nami runes against Karma use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.3% win rate in the Nami vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nami counter Karma?
Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 52.7% win rate. Nami strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Nami against Karma?
When playing Nami against Karma, 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.