Viktor - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Viktorvs Karma

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Viktor vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Viktor based on 8 games. Viktor wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Karma matchup.

Viktor Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viktor 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 - 25.0% win rateKarma(25.0%)
Viktor - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Viktor
25.0% WR
VS
Karma vs Viktor matchup - 75.0% win rate
Karma
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Viktor vs Karma Matchup?

Karma wins the Viktor vs Karma matchup
Winner
Karma
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
6.2
CS / min
5.3
818
DMG / min
617
9,488
Gold / game
8,713
94
Heal / min
229
499
DMG Mitigated / min
584
0.9
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Viktor vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Viktor vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Viktor's 25.0%, giving Karma a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viktor controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viktor 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 Karma leads by 220 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Viktor 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.

Viktor vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Viktor
5.3Karma
Viktor significantly out-farms Karma by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Karma players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
818Viktor
617Karma
Viktor heavily out-damages Karma by 201 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Karma should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,488Viktor
8,713Karma
Viktor earns 775 more gold per game than Karma, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viktor slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Viktor
1.1Karma
Both Viktor 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
592Viktor
813Karma
Karma vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 220 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Viktor Build Against Karma

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Karma are Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Viktor 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 Viktor vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Viktor early game win rateViktor50.0%
Karma early game win rateKarma50.0%
Late Game
Karma
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Viktor late game win rateViktor0.0%
Karma late game win rateKarma100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Viktor and Karma, with Viktor 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Viktor. 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 — Viktor 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 Viktor Runes Against Karma

Sorcery rune tree - Viktor primary runes vs KarmaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Viktor rune vs KarmaManaflow Band - best Viktor rune vs KarmaTranscendence - best Viktor rune vs KarmaScorch - best Viktor rune vs Karma
Resolve rune tree - Viktor secondary runes vs KarmaResolve
Bone Plating - best Viktor rune vs KarmaShield Bash - best Viktor rune vs Karma
50.0% WR

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


Viktor matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Viktor'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 Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Viktor matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.22%2057.21,02612,12153.8%49.1%
57.59%1587.195512,32956.9%58.1%
49.21%1266.896211,79450.0%48.5%
50.00%1126.91,00111,11446.4%53.6%
58.18%1107.195612,25062.3%54.4%
52.38%1056.788711,74851.1%53.3%
41.90%1057.099912,57052.8%36.2%
45.63%1036.987611,92243.6%46.9%
48.19%836.990311,69655.0%41.9%
56.63%837.096711,51747.7%66.7%
56.79%816.693310,85756.8%56.8%
53.75%806.793211,64348.6%58.1%
44.30%796.81,09011,34746.5%41.7%
47.44%787.189512,00944.4%50.0%
53.97%636.792911,54857.1%51.4%
50.82%617.096512,44565.2%42.1%
44.26%616.995911,84641.9%46.7%
51.67%607.01,02612,23248.3%54.8%
65.52%587.51,11412,69468.6%60.9%
53.57%566.91,06312,92260.0%50.0%
50.00%567.31,02711,84864.0%38.7%
45.45%557.393010,91151.9%39.3%
55.77%526.81,09710,92751.9%60.0%
50.98%517.093611,47254.5%48.3%
44.00%506.889711,55140.9%46.4%
45.65%467.194311,77935.3%51.7%
50.00%446.990411,13747.6%52.2%
54.55%447.21,07912,69050.0%57.7%
46.51%437.598311,77138.1%54.5%
41.03%397.31,10411,17545.0%36.8%
35.90%397.197011,61838.1%33.3%
51.28%396.696311,23055.6%47.6%
61.76%346.61,17413,41070.0%58.3%
54.55%336.71,02813,60370.0%47.8%
40.63%326.997610,96031.3%50.0%
38.71%316.91,01411,85433.3%43.8%
50.00%307.286311,68150.0%50.0%
56.67%307.291012,35941.7%66.7%
50.00%286.41,01312,18936.4%58.8%
51.85%277.21,18712,19945.5%56.3%
62.96%277.71,13113,09378.6%46.1%
52.00%257.31,09813,06950.0%52.6%
47.83%237.194312,84466.7%41.2%
21.74%236.484111,07733.3%14.3%
52.63%197.51,12113,60250.0%54.5%
64.71%176.790611,49444.4%87.5%
46.67%157.31,09811,39242.9%50.0%
53.33%157.11,13211,46260.0%40.0%
64.29%146.794612,07566.7%60.0%
50.00%146.91,02112,57842.9%57.1%
53.85%137.41,16812,83871.4%33.3%
61.54%137.296112,61483.3%42.9%
53.85%137.21,06411,44133.3%71.4%
63.64%116.81,05013,893100.0%55.6%
36.36%116.789311,4540.0%50.0%
54.55%116.884010,42350.0%66.7%
40.00%106.97178,90233.3%50.0%
44.44%97.397012,43150.0%40.0%
55.56%97.51,25914,1740.0%62.5%
44.44%97.01,02512,54475.0%20.0%
44.44%96.185112,73625.0%60.0%
75.00%87.396612,81660.0%100.0%
50.00%86.71,15610,07860.0%33.3%
37.50%86.398211,71850.0%25.0%
50.00%85.785210,9210.0%80.0%
25.00%86.28189,48850.0%0.0%
83.33%76.91,13710,106100.0%0.0%
57.14%76.592610,13950.0%66.7%
85.71%77.21,05113,60666.7%100.0%
85.71%78.097314,846100.0%75.0%
57.14%77.41,00912,20066.7%50.0%
66.67%66.88679,75075.0%50.0%
66.67%65.81,27012,38175.0%50.0%
66.67%66.378711,358100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.99809,92075.0%0.0%
66.67%66.81,09611,09675.0%50.0%
60.00%56.01,03912,645100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.61,13514,530100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.490610,81533.3%100.0%
60.00%55.777510,89566.7%50.0%

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Viktor vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viktor do against Karma in League of Legends?

Karma wins the Viktor vs Karma matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Viktor's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Viktor do against Karma in the early game?

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

How does Viktor do against Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Karma takes over the Viktor vs Karma matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viktor vs Karma matchup?

Karma wins the matchup against Viktor with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Viktor build against Karma?

The best Viktor build against Karma includes Liandry's Torment, Rabadon's Deathcap, Blackfire Torch with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Viktor runes against Karma?

The best Viktor runes against Karma use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Viktor vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Viktor counter Karma?

No, Viktor struggles against Karma with only a 25.0% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.

How do I play Viktor against Karma?

When playing Viktor 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.