Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rakanvs Karma

BSupport
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rakan wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Karma based on 6 games. Rakan wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Karma matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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.

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Rakan - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
66.7% WR
VS
Karma vs Rakan matchup - 33.3% win rate
Karma
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Karma Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Karma matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
237
DMG / min
320
7,132
Gold / game
7,259
282
Heal / min
183
982
DMG Mitigated / min
442
1.3
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Rakan vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, giving Rakan a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rakan controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rakan 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 sustain, where Rakan leads by 639 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Rakan wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Rakan is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rakan holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Rakan
1.0Karma
Rakan and Karma farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
237Rakan
320Karma
Karma heavily out-damages Rakan by 83 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Karma's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,132Rakan
7,259Karma
Rakan and Karma generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 127 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Rakan
1.1Karma
Both Rakan and Karma provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,264Rakan
625Karma
Rakan vastly out-sustains Karma, healing and mitigating 639 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Karma

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Karma are Abyssal Mask, Locket of the Iron Solari and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Rakan vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan100.0%
Karma early game win rateKarma0.0%
Late Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan33.3%
Karma late game win rateKarma66.7%

Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Rakan 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Rakan. 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: Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Karma

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs KarmaResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs KarmaFont of Life - best Rakan rune vs KarmaBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs KarmaUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Karma
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs KarmaDomination
Deep Ward - best Rakan rune vs KarmaUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Karma
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%381.02609,02030.8%60.0%
47.83%231.02669,17137.5%53.3%
50.00%221.12437,74041.7%60.0%
45.00%201.12608,87242.9%46.1%
55.00%201.12299,51328.6%69.2%
86.67%151.22779,06487.5%85.7%
20.00%151.02587,3380.0%42.9%
26.67%150.92548,06260.0%10.0%
53.85%131.12407,70316.7%85.7%
50.00%121.12307,76657.1%40.0%
54.55%110.92317,54725.0%71.4%
45.45%110.92678,12850.0%42.9%
90.00%101.02609,302100.0%80.0%
55.56%90.93376,882100.0%20.0%
77.78%90.928210,511100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.02758,996100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.33145,51933.3%50.0%
42.86%71.02238,7770.0%75.0%
42.86%71.129710,3050.0%50.0%
42.86%71.230910,62850.0%40.0%
71.43%70.92488,13466.7%75.0%
50.00%61.22886,80750.0%50.0%
33.33%61.33577,64640.0%0.0%
66.67%61.12377,132100.0%33.3%
50.00%60.92039,2060.0%50.0%
40.00%51.22959,8570.0%50.0%
60.00%51.12276,36066.7%50.0%
0.00%41.22687,4460.0%0.0%
33.33%30.92177,519100.0%0.0%

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Rakan vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Karma in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Karma matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Karma's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rakan do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Karma with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Rakan vs Karma matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Karma matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Karma with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Karma?

The best Rakan build against Karma includes Abyssal Mask, Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence with Mercury's Treads. 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 Rakan runes against Karma?

The best Rakan runes against Karma use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Karma?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 66.7% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Rakan against Karma?

When playing Rakan 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.