Xin Zhaovs Karma
Xin Zhao vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 5 games. Karma wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xin Zhao build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup.
Xin Zhao Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao vs Karma Matchup?
Xin Zhao vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, giving Karma a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Karma controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Karma needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Xin Zhao leads by 610 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao 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.
Xin Zhao vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xin Zhao Build Against Karma
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Xin Zhao needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xin Zhao against Karma are Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Karma100.0%Xin Zhao50.0%Karma50.0%Karma dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. This lopsided early game means Karma can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Xin Zhao at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Karma. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Karma has the edge early, but Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Runes Against Karma
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Xin Zhao the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Xin Zhao matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Xin Zhao'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 Xin Zhao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.81% | 43 | 0.9 | 714 | 12,283 | 61.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 2.3 | 787 | 12,680 | 71.4% | 54.2% | |
| 32.43% | 37 | 1.1 | 648 | 11,024 | 36.4% | 26.7% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.1 | 717 | 11,600 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.3 | 784 | 12,549 | 47.1% | 36.8% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.1 | 745 | 11,445 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.1 | 613 | 11,682 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.3 | 746 | 11,496 | 50.0% | 63.2% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.1 | 559 | 11,368 | 41.2% | 25.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.1 | 666 | 12,739 | 45.5% | 58.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.0 | 654 | 11,814 | 64.3% | 38.5% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 2.4 | 747 | 11,278 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 661 | 12,103 | 66.7% | 53.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 1.0 | 762 | 12,450 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.4 | 657 | 11,053 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.9 | 695 | 12,996 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.5 | 717 | 12,457 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 764 | 12,080 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.3 | 736 | 11,352 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.8 | 642 | 11,161 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.8 | 639 | 11,217 | 62.5% | 77.8% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.3 | 872 | 13,695 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.9 | 614 | 13,448 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.8 | 778 | 14,079 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.9 | 852 | 11,461 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.0 | 916 | 13,135 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 722 | 13,637 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 781 | 8,554 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.5 | 937 | 12,435 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.7 | 731 | 14,453 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.0 | 834 | 13,012 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 697 | 10,550 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 712 | 12,498 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.2 | 919 | 12,539 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 926 | 13,669 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 733 | 12,213 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 651 | 12,722 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 1,081 | 10,911 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.4 | 848 | 10,331 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.2 | 738 | 11,088 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 623 | 11,518 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.0 | 784 | 10,881 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 881 | 14,295 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 691 | 12,078 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 814 | 12,213 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 653 | 11,016 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 789 | 11,412 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 789 | 13,765 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 955 | 13,334 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 841 | 12,797 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 792 | 13,267 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,079 | 13,396 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.3 | 839 | 10,603 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 603 | 12,308 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,006 | 12,291 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 702 | 13,691 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 673 | 11,915 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 638 | 11,560 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 924 | 11,296 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 999 | 13,208 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 1,027 | 11,510 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 999 | 12,120 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 672 | 11,566 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 645 | 11,231 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,073 | 10,090 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 710 | 14,040 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 695 | 7,239 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 897 | 12,718 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 737 | 11,730 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 856 | 10,807 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Xin Zhao vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xin Zhao do against Karma in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Xin Zhao do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Karma has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Karma players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Xin Zhao do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Xin Zhao takes over the Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Xin Zhao scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Xin Zhao build against Karma?
The best Xin Zhao build against Karma includes Statikk Shiv, Spirit Visage, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. 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 Xin Zhao runes against Karma?
The best Xin Zhao runes against Karma use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Xin Zhao vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xin Zhao counter Karma?
No, Xin Zhao struggles against Karma with only a 40.0% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Xin Zhao players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.
How do I play Xin Zhao against Karma?
When playing Xin Zhao against Karma, play cautiously and avoid Karma's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Karma in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.