Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
6.1%

Namivs Karma

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

Nami vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nami wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Karma based on 256 games. Nami holds the advantage in both the early and 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.

Compare against an opponent
Karma - 56.3% win rateKarma(56.3%)
Nami - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Nami
56.3% WR
VS
Karma vs Nami matchup - 43.8% win rate
Karma
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Karma Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Karma matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 256
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
302
DMG / min
373
8,440
Gold / game
8,550
573
Heal / min
244
285
DMG Mitigated / min
429
1.1
CC / min
1.0
56.1%
Early Game WR
43.9%
56.4%
Late Game WR
43.6%

Nami vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 256 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Karma's 43.8%, giving Nami a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Nami dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karma players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 players can confidently pick into Karma and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karma away from CS whenever possible. 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 wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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.

Farming
0.9Nami
1.2Karma
Nami and Karma farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
302Nami
373Karma
Karma deals 71 more champion damage per minute than Nami. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Nami choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Karma's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,440Nami
8,550Karma
Nami and Karma generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 110 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Nami
1.0Karma
Both Nami and Karma provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
858Nami
673Karma
Nami vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 185 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami 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 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 Redemption. This combination gives Nami 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 Nami vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
56.1%
+12.2% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami56.1%
Karma early game win rateKarma43.9%
Late Game
Nami
56.4%
+12.8% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami56.4%
Karma late game win rateKarma43.6%

Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.1% win rate — a 12.2 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.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.4% win rate — 12.8 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Nami Runes Against Karma

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs KarmaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs KarmaManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs KarmaTranscendence - best Nami rune vs KarmaScorch - best Nami rune vs Karma
Resolve rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs KarmaResolve
Bone Plating - best Nami rune vs KarmaRevitalize - best Nami rune vs Karma
58.1% WR

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 26.7. 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.

Nami 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
54.18%3230.93208,47353.9%54.4%
56.00%3000.82878,73051.1%59.9%
50.00%2940.83248,36349.0%51.0%
49.32%2920.83138,41849.3%49.4%
55.51%2630.93038,36658.6%52.0%
49.22%2580.93218,55950.8%47.8%
56.25%2560.93028,44056.1%56.4%
53.30%2270.93068,38757.5%49.6%
52.44%2250.83338,75150.0%54.5%
51.13%2210.83028,56456.6%46.1%
52.91%2060.93498,33859.2%47.2%
42.41%1910.93168,27941.4%43.7%
53.89%1800.93148,69448.3%59.1%
50.29%1730.83298,76052.4%48.3%
54.82%1660.82788,51661.3%48.8%
46.00%1500.93338,90044.2%46.9%
44.83%1450.83398,57551.5%39.2%
55.94%1430.83508,38354.3%57.5%
53.90%1410.83528,73654.1%53.8%
46.97%1320.92938,51542.4%50.7%
52.54%1180.92938,85855.1%50.7%
55.17%1160.84018,84558.3%51.8%
54.37%1030.83178,16358.0%50.9%
43.30%970.93198,05249.0%37.0%
55.67%970.83068,39853.1%58.3%
52.63%950.83608,73959.2%45.6%
45.74%940.83418,16544.2%47.6%
46.74%920.83248,33055.1%37.2%
52.75%910.82958,53057.5%49.0%
48.84%861.02988,78634.4%57.4%
45.45%770.83258,34943.9%47.2%
53.33%600.93488,81040.0%62.9%
60.00%500.83719,30458.8%60.6%
44.44%450.83149,04160.0%32.0%
63.41%411.033710,34257.1%66.7%
48.65%370.93448,55850.0%47.1%
61.29%310.83459,33054.5%65.0%
51.85%270.93289,03563.6%43.8%
46.15%260.83128,37340.0%50.0%
53.85%260.83118,90530.0%68.8%
54.55%220.83269,21633.3%62.5%
66.67%210.93629,26087.5%53.9%
55.00%200.832110,30666.7%52.9%
38.89%180.93768,79836.4%42.9%
52.94%170.93258,69366.7%37.5%
17.65%170.93118,31716.7%20.0%
40.00%150.93488,49616.7%55.6%
46.67%150.93038,54350.0%44.4%
42.86%140.93157,66333.3%60.0%
35.71%140.83228,26520.0%44.4%
23.08%130.83658,56625.0%20.0%
76.92%130.83129,82575.0%77.8%
50.00%120.83108,00950.0%50.0%
72.73%110.73108,31271.4%75.0%
63.64%110.82969,18283.3%40.0%
63.64%111.33959,38280.0%50.0%
45.45%110.92888,13862.5%0.0%
50.00%101.02618,85240.0%60.0%
60.00%100.82958,74933.3%71.4%
30.00%100.92938,4270.0%42.9%
20.00%100.83539,05350.0%12.5%
57.14%72.43728,53325.0%100.0%
50.00%61.433410,54750.0%50.0%
66.67%60.93658,66966.7%66.7%
66.67%60.64118,63366.7%66.7%
16.67%61.53819,65633.3%0.0%
66.67%60.94128,32460.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93019,488100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.83749,44350.0%66.7%
60.00%50.93729,342100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13839,08950.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13169,6640.0%40.0%
80.00%50.93158,890100.0%0.0%
80.00%50.63127,40275.0%100.0%
60.00%50.83419,94750.0%66.7%

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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 56.3% win rate compared to Karma's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 256 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nami do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Karma with a 56.1% win rate versus 43.9%. 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, Nami takes over the Nami vs Karma matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to 43.6%. Nami 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 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 256 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Karma?

The best Nami build against Karma includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Nami runes against Karma?

The best Nami runes against Karma use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.1% 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 56.3% win rate. Nami strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.