Swainvs Karma
Swain vs Karma is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Swain wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Karma based on 21 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Swain scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Swain build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Swain vs Karma matchup.
Swain Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Swain 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 Swain vs Karma Matchup?
Swain vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Swain vs Karma matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Karma's 47.6%, giving Swain a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Swain outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Swain reaches their power spikes, while Swain should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 399 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain 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.
Swain vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Swain is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Swain Build Against Karma
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Karma are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Thornmail. This combination gives Swain 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 Swain vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Swain28.6%
Karma71.4%Swain64.3%Karma35.7%Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Karma must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Swain reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Swain 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 Swain Runes Against Karma
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Swain to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Swain matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Swain'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 Swain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.68% | 94 | 2.3 | 714 | 9,746 | 52.6% | 39.3% | |
| 32.10% | 81 | 2.4 | 634 | 10,582 | 34.8% | 31.0% | |
| 39.29% | 56 | 1.8 | 699 | 8,287 | 31.0% | 48.1% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.7 | 739 | 10,444 | 55.0% | 48.4% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 1.7 | 644 | 8,975 | 58.3% | 55.6% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 3.0 | 808 | 10,180 | 50.0% | 55.2% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 2.5 | 749 | 10,953 | 42.9% | 44.8% | |
| 60.47% | 43 | 5.0 | 859 | 12,021 | 73.3% | 53.6% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 2.1 | 680 | 9,900 | 43.8% | 34.6% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.9 | 779 | 9,353 | 45.5% | 64.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 5.3 | 889 | 11,526 | 42.9% | 59.1% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.9 | 673 | 9,131 | 53.3% | 35.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 1.8 | 718 | 9,914 | 91.7% | 42.9% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 2.2 | 722 | 11,072 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.0 | 910 | 12,798 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 2.8 | 806 | 10,914 | 63.6% | 73.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 2.0 | 791 | 11,467 | 75.0% | 40.9% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 2.0 | 1,000 | 9,272 | 45.5% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.9 | 779 | 10,598 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.1 | 939 | 10,844 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.1 | 890 | 12,119 | 55.6% | 38.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.0 | 557 | 9,028 | 28.6% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 634 | 9,780 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 974 | 13,062 | 62.5% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 724 | 8,988 | 62.5% | 41.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 578 | 9,196 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 916 | 11,573 | 75.0% | 41.7% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 4.5 | 1,007 | 10,804 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.9 | 698 | 10,116 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.6 | 769 | 10,263 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.9 | 741 | 10,464 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.6 | 1,035 | 12,255 | 83.3% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 1,097 | 13,628 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.8 | 742 | 9,651 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.5 | 823 | 9,327 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.7 | 776 | 11,126 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 906 | 12,199 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.9 | 779 | 9,437 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.1 | 703 | 9,197 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.2 | 680 | 10,676 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.6 | 927 | 12,429 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.0 | 857 | 12,223 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 759 | 9,853 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.8 | 630 | 8,833 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 749 | 9,238 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.7 | 662 | 9,208 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.6 | 536 | 9,025 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 4.8 | 947 | 10,575 | 25.0% | 14.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 835 | 8,833 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 797 | 9,736 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 999 | 10,918 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 651 | 9,715 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 917 | 10,927 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.6 | 790 | 11,533 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 5.4 | 943 | 9,904 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.2 | 981 | 10,313 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 628 | 10,676 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 615 | 10,196 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 766 | 11,546 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 691 | 10,616 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 825 | 11,993 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 772 | 8,370 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.5 | 853 | 11,044 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 744 | 11,133 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.5 | 735 | 9,412 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 773 | 10,816 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,004 | 10,229 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.9 | 927 | 11,310 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 881 | 11,734 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 844 | 10,450 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 766 | 10,889 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 864 | 9,020 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 999 | 6,252 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,037 | 9,710 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,004 | 10,145 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 803 | 8,690 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 651 | 8,983 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 783 | 12,766 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 796 | 12,109 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,068 | 10,887 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 671 | 9,723 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 810 | 8,787 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 835 | 12,600 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,050 | 13,783 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 779 | 8,778 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,033 | 9,981 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 755 | 12,230 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 655 | 9,934 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 1,022 | 13,831 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 782 | 13,791 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 807 | 11,399 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 718 | 11,366 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,383 | 10,849 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 772 | 11,044 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 406 | 7,171 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Swain vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Swain do against Karma in League of Legends?
Swain wins the Swain vs Karma matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Karma's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Swain do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Swain with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Swain do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Swain vs Karma matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Swain vs Karma matchup?
Swain wins the matchup against Karma with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Swain is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best Swain build against Karma?
The best Swain build against Karma includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Thornmail with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Swain runes against Karma?
The best Swain runes against Karma use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 37.5% win rate in the Swain vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Swain counter Karma?
Yes, Swain has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 52.4% win rate. Swain has a solid advantage over Karma in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Swain against Karma?
When playing Swain against Karma, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Karma. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.