Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Karma

CMage
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Karma based on 5 games. Syndra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Karma matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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 - 60.0% win rateKarma(60.0%)
Syndra - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
60.0% WR
VS
Karma vs Syndra matchup - 40.0% win rate
Karma
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Karma Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Karma matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.5
CS / min
4.7
899
DMG / min
856
15,309
Gold / game
13,025
94
Heal / min
110
344
DMG Mitigated / min
633
1.4
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Syndra vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karma's 40.0%, giving Syndra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 Karma leads by 304 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Syndra
4.7Karma
Syndra edges out Karma by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
899Syndra
856Karma
Syndra deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Karma. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Karma choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Syndra's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,309Syndra
13,025Karma
Syndra generates a commanding 2,284 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karma should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Syndra
1.0Karma
Syndra provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
438Syndra
742Karma
Karma vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 304 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Karma

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Karma are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Karma early game win rateKarma0.0%
Late Game
Syndra
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra60.0%
Karma late game win rateKarma40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Syndra and Karma, with Syndra holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Karma. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Karma

Domination rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs KarmaDomination
Electrocute - best Syndra rune vs KarmaCheap Shot - best Syndra rune vs KarmaGrisly Mementos - best Syndra rune vs KarmaUltimate Hunter - best Syndra rune vs Karma
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs KarmaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs KarmaAbsolute Focus - best Syndra rune vs Karma
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.69%1637.293512,61542.5%55.6%
54.96%1316.886312,11254.4%55.4%
48.84%1297.088012,72050.0%48.0%
53.10%1137.288613,04555.8%51.4%
39.18%976.997913,71648.3%35.3%
54.64%976.582912,84750.0%57.6%
47.92%966.686012,27542.4%50.8%
36.56%936.574610,78935.4%37.8%
46.59%886.584911,41138.5%53.1%
55.56%816.789011,50651.4%59.1%
57.33%756.996611,82571.4%45.0%
50.70%717.082012,19864.3%41.9%
47.83%696.592712,06828.1%64.9%
42.03%696.883311,97337.1%47.1%
41.18%686.790911,85944.8%38.5%
48.44%646.682812,09944.0%51.3%
47.27%556.589612,61557.1%41.2%
53.70%547.093512,69850.0%56.7%
57.41%546.894512,63656.5%58.1%
46.15%526.890912,89145.0%46.9%
51.92%526.799413,88866.7%41.9%
48.08%527.078911,87952.0%44.4%
52.00%506.995811,92557.1%48.3%
66.00%507.194613,05483.3%56.3%
57.14%497.598913,02962.5%52.0%
52.17%466.881210,80652.4%52.0%
59.09%446.889011,25363.6%54.5%
50.00%426.780512,39641.2%56.0%
50.00%426.792812,94946.1%51.7%
70.73%417.01,01312,94553.3%80.8%
64.10%397.190612,76955.6%71.4%
39.47%386.495811,49438.9%40.0%
75.68%377.11,09214,32373.3%77.3%
57.14%357.11,01313,55672.7%50.0%
56.25%326.386012,10743.8%68.8%
38.71%317.094213,28346.1%33.3%
60.00%307.41,03313,40650.0%68.8%
44.83%297.281012,84954.5%38.9%
44.83%296.61,09512,99640.0%47.4%
53.57%287.084312,65372.7%41.2%
48.00%257.196912,93460.0%40.0%
41.67%246.71,00111,82950.0%35.7%
28.57%216.794414,7060.0%33.3%
57.14%217.091112,62471.4%50.0%
47.62%216.999513,34833.3%66.7%
52.63%196.995313,92350.0%54.5%
31.58%196.394411,74020.0%35.7%
35.29%175.887014,14250.0%30.8%
43.75%167.197612,81750.0%40.0%
50.00%167.091610,48840.0%66.7%
25.00%166.086010,47537.5%12.5%
60.00%156.995512,15266.7%55.6%
40.00%157.098114,64180.0%20.0%
40.00%157.378610,71533.3%50.0%
57.14%147.21,02214,52940.0%66.7%
30.77%136.385211,98216.7%42.9%
69.23%137.41,05316,2830.0%75.0%
61.54%136.490512,80280.0%50.0%
58.33%127.21,01813,63340.0%71.4%
36.36%117.183613,81340.0%33.3%
45.45%116.492912,24260.0%33.3%
60.00%107.71,07914,46925.0%83.3%
55.56%96.689313,79533.3%66.7%
66.67%96.589613,740100.0%50.0%
33.33%97.299313,94733.3%33.3%
75.00%86.91,02513,87466.7%80.0%
62.50%86.81,05512,58966.7%60.0%
14.29%76.684110,7200.0%20.0%
71.43%75.91,22313,60975.0%66.7%
57.14%73.475710,31050.0%60.0%
57.14%77.71,11812,10366.7%50.0%
50.00%67.11,02712,42333.3%66.7%
66.67%64.31,02913,853100.0%60.0%
83.33%67.51,17513,864100.0%75.0%
33.33%67.61,32314,1310.0%40.0%
66.67%66.11,03112,79766.7%66.7%
50.00%66.91,09815,0810.0%60.0%
100.00%56.299914,657100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.477910,72933.3%50.0%
60.00%57.51,00919,2770.0%60.0%
60.00%53.01,00310,514100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.589915,3090.0%60.0%
60.00%57.486315,2150.0%75.0%
40.00%57.379412,87950.0%33.3%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
80.00%56.084110,98450.0%100.0%
60.00%57.71,02516,41166.7%50.0%
20.00%57.31,36317,8300.0%25.0%

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Syndra vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Karma in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra 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 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Karma in the early game?

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

How does Syndra do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Karma matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Karma matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Karma with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Karma?

The best Syndra build against Karma includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Seraph's Embrace with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Karma?

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

Does Syndra counter Karma?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 60.0% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Syndra against Karma?

When playing Syndra 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.