Poppyvs Karma
Poppy vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Karma based on 5 games. Poppy holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Karma matchup.
Poppy Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy 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 Poppy vs Karma Matchup?
Poppy vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Poppy vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karma's 40.0%, giving Poppy a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Poppy 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 sustain, where Poppy leads by 349 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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.
Poppy vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Poppy66.7%
Karma33.3%Poppy50.0%Karma50.0%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Poppy 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 Poppy at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Karma. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Poppy 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 Poppy Runes Against Karma
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Poppy to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Poppy'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 Poppy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.3 | 451 | 8,835 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 563 | 8,966 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.6 | 540 | 10,145 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.2 | 463 | 8,521 | 71.4% | 70.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.8 | 569 | 10,529 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 470 | 8,879 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 486 | 9,900 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.4 | 749 | 10,823 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.8 | 544 | 13,100 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 484 | 9,285 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 543 | 9,266 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 587 | 8,206 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 584 | 12,154 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.7 | 725 | 9,378 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 406 | 5,988 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 812 | 9,143 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 666 | 11,047 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 450 | 10,985 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 505 | 5,985 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 615 | 8,156 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 625 | 8,340 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 566 | 8,319 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 571 | 10,707 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 636 | 10,664 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 389 | 9,684 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 613 | 11,683 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 578 | 8,830 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 726 | 9,722 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 622 | 10,452 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 592 | 7,404 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 1,129 | 13,257 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 690 | 12,544 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 592 | 11,188 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 496 | 8,352 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.0 | 398 | 9,301 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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Poppy vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Poppy do against Karma in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Poppy vs Karma matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karma's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Poppy do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Karma with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Poppy do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Karma matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Poppy vs Karma matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Karma with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Poppy build against Karma?
The best Poppy build against Karma includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Poppy runes against Karma?
The best Poppy runes against Karma use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Poppy vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Poppy counter Karma?
Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 60.0% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Poppy against Karma?
When playing Poppy 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.