Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Vaynevs Karma

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Karma wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vayne based on 7 games. Vayne wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Karma matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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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Vayne - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
42.9% WR
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Karma vs Vayne matchup - 57.1% win rate
Karma
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Karma Matchup?

Karma wins the Vayne vs Karma matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
5.6
CS / min
5.2
531
DMG / min
630
9,799
Gold / game
8,948
179
Heal / min
157
313
DMG Mitigated / min
503
0.3
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vayne vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.9%, giving Karma a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 crowd control, where Karma leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Karma overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vayne vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Karma wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Vayne
5.2Karma
Vayne edges out Karma by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
531Vayne
630Karma
Karma heavily out-damages Vayne by 100 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
9,799Vayne
8,948Karma
Vayne generates a commanding 851 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne 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
0.3Vayne
1.0Karma
Karma provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Karma coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
492Vayne
660Karma
Karma vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Karma

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Karma are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Bastionbreaker. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Late Game
Karma
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%
Karma late game win rateKarma66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vayne and Karma, with Vayne holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vayne. 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 — Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Karma

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs KarmaPrecision
Press the Attack - best Vayne rune vs KarmaTriumph - best Vayne rune vs KarmaLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs KarmaCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Karma
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs KarmaResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs KarmaOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Karma
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Vayne the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.97%4096.078512,87644.2%47.4%
47.86%3976.078812,72746.3%49.1%
45.43%3725.880112,77743.8%46.7%
47.43%3316.289413,16046.8%47.9%
51.82%3306.085612,74151.5%52.1%
51.91%3146.283213,07250.7%52.9%
54.39%2396.392213,51549.5%58.3%
53.14%2396.386713,58947.6%57.4%
53.61%1666.088512,33446.3%60.7%
55.56%1356.286113,13962.1%50.6%
50.37%1356.591712,02650.0%50.7%
44.78%1345.977713,46844.0%45.2%
50.00%1306.080213,07742.9%55.4%
44.25%1136.177313,03637.8%48.5%
43.27%1046.177812,24834.1%50.0%
46.53%1016.479413,63536.1%52.3%
59.38%966.586313,19165.3%53.2%
51.04%965.887512,99242.2%58.8%
33.33%905.564310,33612.8%49.0%
47.06%855.784412,91544.1%49.0%
43.53%855.862011,21941.9%44.4%
43.37%835.782011,43640.5%45.6%
48.78%826.31,13412,80956.0%45.6%
45.68%816.487812,89448.6%43.5%
58.23%796.379512,90152.8%62.8%
43.06%726.387613,75831.8%48.0%
60.00%706.21,30611,70655.2%63.4%
60.87%696.292010,74157.1%63.4%
59.09%666.389613,37360.0%58.3%
53.45%585.981412,18059.1%50.0%
45.28%536.283312,38445.5%45.2%
53.19%476.085813,09247.8%58.3%
51.11%456.091611,41343.5%59.1%
51.16%436.198213,35350.0%52.0%
42.86%426.595412,89944.4%41.7%
56.10%416.098511,62461.9%50.0%
40.00%406.168510,86130.0%50.0%
57.50%406.290613,61160.9%52.9%
48.72%396.31,01611,28055.0%42.1%
52.63%385.986713,87260.0%50.0%
23.68%385.986711,77121.4%25.0%
47.37%385.884211,64845.5%50.0%
50.00%365.683013,57028.6%55.2%
65.71%356.489611,71659.1%76.9%
44.12%345.683212,02238.5%47.6%
47.06%346.586513,85766.7%31.6%
44.12%346.07379,72633.3%56.3%
42.42%336.786911,41653.3%33.3%
50.00%326.379311,23850.0%50.0%
67.74%316.393113,42861.5%72.2%
43.33%306.368510,95235.3%53.9%
63.33%305.780413,71940.0%75.0%
48.28%296.51,06611,48246.7%50.0%
48.28%296.470712,27345.5%50.0%
39.29%286.498813,40140.0%39.1%
59.26%275.989311,69275.0%46.7%
55.56%276.582112,46963.6%50.0%
50.00%265.385612,19161.5%38.5%
52.00%256.768612,23350.0%53.9%
50.00%245.788212,61966.7%44.4%
50.00%245.983512,56255.6%46.7%
45.83%246.068011,39236.4%53.9%
43.48%236.183612,87020.0%61.5%
56.52%235.277510,42150.0%63.6%
43.48%236.386612,05338.5%50.0%
43.48%236.574711,85745.5%41.7%
54.55%226.371111,36741.7%70.0%
23.81%215.370011,45122.2%25.0%
40.00%205.981513,18542.9%38.5%
45.00%206.086911,23054.5%33.3%
52.63%196.195911,85854.5%50.0%
57.89%195.662110,29050.0%66.7%
63.16%196.387012,58950.0%72.7%
47.06%176.295210,74255.6%37.5%
47.06%175.682712,26766.7%36.4%
50.00%166.665411,99544.4%57.1%
60.00%156.583311,24437.5%85.7%
46.67%155.491613,99225.0%54.5%
64.29%145.91,04814,04075.0%60.0%
42.86%146.482413,96675.0%30.0%
64.29%146.188512,10571.4%57.1%
75.00%122.388717,24150.0%80.0%
66.67%125.61,02512,92880.0%57.1%
41.67%127.098813,09933.3%44.4%
41.67%126.077613,0640.0%71.4%
41.67%125.275212,50040.0%42.9%
50.00%126.586511,09250.0%50.0%
36.36%115.993711,90633.3%40.0%
81.82%116.277512,783100.0%71.4%
54.55%113.484613,74333.3%62.5%
63.64%116.468811,901100.0%42.9%
50.00%105.71,00813,34150.0%50.0%
60.00%105.782012,59750.0%62.5%
40.00%105.592611,89340.0%40.0%
55.56%96.16119,15550.0%66.7%
55.56%92.873313,29766.7%33.3%
66.67%95.484811,57771.4%50.0%
33.33%94.959410,92450.0%0.0%
44.44%95.688310,27666.7%33.3%
66.67%93.81,03913,79866.7%66.7%
62.50%83.977813,93550.0%66.7%
50.00%83.781411,20733.3%60.0%
25.00%86.21,14613,3990.0%40.0%
25.00%85.26909,10216.7%50.0%
57.14%75.789014,66950.0%60.0%
42.86%76.273312,29340.0%50.0%
71.43%77.288812,300100.0%50.0%
57.14%74.076010,75033.3%75.0%
28.57%74.567612,0460.0%40.0%
71.43%73.674311,42580.0%50.0%
42.86%75.65319,79950.0%33.3%
42.86%74.572311,69733.3%50.0%
33.33%62.998912,89833.3%33.3%
66.67%67.555310,62780.0%0.0%
40.00%55.996213,2480.0%50.0%
60.00%52.588315,1470.0%75.0%
20.00%52.377013,16950.0%0.0%
40.00%57.087415,0530.0%50.0%
80.00%57.01,01213,95050.0%100.0%
80.00%56.21,02413,762100.0%66.7%

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Vayne vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Karma in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Vayne vs Karma matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vayne's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vayne do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Karma with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Vayne 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 Vayne vs Karma matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Vayne with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Karma?

The best Vayne build against Karma includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Bastionbreaker with Slightly Magical Footwear. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Karma?

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

Does Vayne counter Karma?

No, Vayne struggles against Karma with only a 42.9% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Karma?

When playing Vayne 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.