Threshvs Karma
Thresh vs Karma is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Karma wins with a 52.1% win rate (+4.3%) over Thresh based on 188 games. Thresh wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Thresh vs Karma matchup.
Thresh Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Thresh 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.
Karma(47.9%)Who Wins the Thresh vs Karma Matchup?
Thresh vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Thresh vs Karma matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 188 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Thresh's 47.9%, giving Karma a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Thresh controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Thresh 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 Thresh leads by 379 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Karma is slightly favored, Thresh can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Karma's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Thresh vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Karma is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Karma holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Thresh Build Against Karma
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Thresh needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Thresh against Karma are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Thresh an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 78.6% win rate across 14 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 Thresh vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Thresh50.5%Karma49.5%Thresh45.4%Karma54.6%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Thresh and Karma, with Thresh holding a razor-thin 50.5% win rate edge (+1.1%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.6% win rate — 9.3 points above Thresh. Extended games heavily favor Karma, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Thresh has the edge early, but Karma gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Thresh Runes Against Karma
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Thresh the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Thresh matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Thresh'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 Thresh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.68% | 474 | 1.1 | 338 | 8,651 | 48.9% | 46.5% | |
| 52.32% | 388 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,655 | 52.2% | 52.4% | |
| 51.96% | 383 | 1.2 | 334 | 9,017 | 42.4% | 60.2% | |
| 52.08% | 361 | 1.1 | 360 | 8,916 | 51.1% | 52.9% | |
| 45.87% | 351 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,672 | 48.5% | 43.3% | |
| 44.77% | 344 | 1.1 | 335 | 9,022 | 39.4% | 48.5% | |
| 46.40% | 278 | 1.2 | 340 | 9,024 | 43.0% | 49.0% | |
| 48.80% | 250 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,719 | 54.7% | 43.6% | |
| 54.42% | 226 | 1.1 | 346 | 9,341 | 58.1% | 51.9% | |
| 47.06% | 204 | 1.1 | 366 | 8,679 | 48.8% | 45.8% | |
| 51.23% | 203 | 1.1 | 367 | 8,959 | 55.2% | 47.7% | |
| 56.93% | 202 | 1.1 | 368 | 9,387 | 57.1% | 56.8% | |
| 43.78% | 201 | 1.2 | 317 | 8,685 | 39.1% | 47.7% | |
| 43.43% | 198 | 1.1 | 348 | 8,476 | 40.9% | 46.6% | |
| 53.81% | 197 | 1.1 | 327 | 8,972 | 61.8% | 47.2% | |
| 47.87% | 188 | 1.1 | 321 | 8,430 | 50.5% | 45.4% | |
| 48.02% | 177 | 1.1 | 307 | 9,060 | 45.1% | 50.0% | |
| 55.43% | 175 | 1.2 | 325 | 8,682 | 61.0% | 47.1% | |
| 39.53% | 172 | 1.2 | 383 | 8,617 | 41.0% | 38.3% | |
| 49.42% | 172 | 1.1 | 359 | 8,782 | 52.0% | 47.5% | |
| 48.67% | 150 | 1.2 | 427 | 8,816 | 43.9% | 54.4% | |
| 45.07% | 142 | 1.2 | 329 | 8,552 | 40.9% | 48.7% | |
| 51.52% | 132 | 1.1 | 398 | 9,106 | 53.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.91% | 127 | 1.2 | 400 | 9,052 | 54.8% | 56.9% | |
| 54.40% | 125 | 1.2 | 324 | 8,401 | 58.1% | 50.8% | |
| 52.29% | 109 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,964 | 49.0% | 55.2% | |
| 52.83% | 106 | 1.1 | 311 | 8,657 | 48.2% | 58.0% | |
| 46.67% | 105 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,828 | 45.8% | 47.4% | |
| 53.92% | 102 | 1.1 | 384 | 8,740 | 51.9% | 56.0% | |
| 63.27% | 98 | 1.2 | 329 | 9,475 | 59.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.35% | 85 | 1.1 | 378 | 8,678 | 43.6% | 41.3% | |
| 43.04% | 79 | 1.1 | 374 | 9,304 | 44.1% | 42.2% | |
| 58.23% | 79 | 1.1 | 351 | 8,834 | 51.3% | 65.0% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 1.1 | 361 | 9,275 | 56.3% | 48.9% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 1.4 | 374 | 9,047 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 1.1 | 326 | 8,839 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.3 | 382 | 9,260 | 60.0% | 41.7% | |
| 34.09% | 44 | 1.1 | 360 | 9,772 | 28.6% | 36.7% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.1 | 358 | 9,075 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.3 | 293 | 8,146 | 47.6% | 38.5% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 348 | 8,629 | 35.7% | 37.5% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.2 | 310 | 8,672 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.1 | 396 | 8,893 | 53.3% | 36.4% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 368 | 9,638 | 41.7% | 53.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.2 | 429 | 9,456 | 45.5% | 46.1% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.1 | 375 | 10,388 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.2 | 446 | 10,285 | 33.3% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.2 | 354 | 8,964 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.0 | 297 | 9,926 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 351 | 10,636 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.3 | 390 | 9,721 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 372 | 8,079 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 471 | 9,869 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 368 | 8,508 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.1 | 489 | 10,924 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 321 | 9,214 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 321 | 8,793 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.8 | 433 | 10,401 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 520 | 10,220 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 328 | 8,566 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 351 | 7,902 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 338 | 8,048 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 434 | 9,583 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 429 | 8,324 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.8 | 350 | 8,241 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 419 | 9,140 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.3 | 345 | 8,272 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 381 | 10,835 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 474 | 10,352 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 521 | 9,886 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 682 | 8,832 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 423 | 9,832 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 412 | 12,010 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 393 | 8,929 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 508 | 9,715 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 513 | 10,090 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 459 | 11,343 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 311 | 7,881 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 521 | 9,362 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 643 | 11,373 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 448 | 9,559 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Thresh vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Thresh do against Karma in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Thresh vs Karma matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to Thresh's 47.9%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 188 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Thresh do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Thresh has the advantage against Karma with a 50.5% win rate versus 49.5%. Thresh players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Thresh do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Thresh vs Karma matchup with a 54.6% win rate compared to 45.4%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Thresh vs Karma matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Thresh with a 52.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 188 games analyzed.
What is the best Thresh build against Karma?
The best Thresh build against Karma includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 78.6% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Thresh runes against Karma?
The best Thresh runes against Karma use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.2% win rate in the Thresh vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Thresh counter Karma?
No, Thresh struggles against Karma with only a 47.9% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Thresh players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.
How do I play Thresh against Karma?
When playing Thresh 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.