Neekovs Karma
Neeko vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Karma wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Neeko based on 11 games. Karma holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Karma matchup.
Neeko Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Neeko 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 Neeko vs Karma Matchup?
Neeko vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 27.3%, giving Karma a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Karma dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Neeko 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.
Neeko vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Neeko Build Against Karma
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Karma are Shadowflame, Imperial Mandate and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Neeko 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 Neeko vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko25.0%
Karma75.0%Neeko28.6%Karma71.4%Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Karma 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 Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Karma holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Neeko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Neeko Runes Against Karma
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Neeko'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 Neeko 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.83% | 58 | 1.7 | 610 | 9,937 | 60.0% | 36.8% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 2.0 | 551 | 10,036 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.8 | 619 | 10,163 | 38.5% | 55.6% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 2.1 | 575 | 10,095 | 62.5% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.8 | 566 | 9,701 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.8 | 552 | 8,312 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 4.8 | 797 | 11,008 | 77.8% | 58.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.0 | 671 | 9,666 | 30.0% | 36.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 613 | 9,708 | 42.9% | 41.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.0 | 553 | 9,979 | 20.0% | 41.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.3 | 757 | 11,776 | 100.0% | 36.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 3.1 | 788 | 12,708 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 2.2 | 688 | 11,080 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 2.5 | 699 | 10,795 | 25.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.7 | 636 | 9,295 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.5 | 601 | 9,552 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 688 | 10,371 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 589 | 10,108 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 618 | 10,442 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 525 | 7,997 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 601 | 10,928 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 627 | 10,366 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 640 | 10,198 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 688 | 10,579 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.6 | 604 | 8,187 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 486 | 7,000 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 921 | 12,905 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 390 | 6,665 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 565 | 9,240 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.3 | 595 | 8,223 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 826 | 12,836 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 474 | 7,943 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 808 | 11,143 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 815 | 9,139 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 669 | 8,973 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 635 | 10,740 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 728 | 11,084 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.6 | 733 | 11,998 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 867 | 11,714 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 845 | 12,194 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 549 | 6,326 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
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Neeko vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Karma in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Neeko vs Karma matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Neeko do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Neeko with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Neeko do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Neeko vs Karma 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 Neeko vs Karma matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Neeko with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Karma?
The best Neeko build against Karma includes Shadowflame, Imperial Mandate, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Neeko runes against Karma?
The best Neeko runes against Karma use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Karma?
No, Neeko struggles against Karma with only a 27.3% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.
How do I play Neeko against Karma?
When playing Neeko against Karma, play cautiously and avoid Karma's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Karma has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.