Zacvs Karma
Zac vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Karma wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac based on 5 games. Zac wins the early laning phase while Karma scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Karma matchup.
Zac Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zac 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(40.0%)Who Wins the Zac vs Karma Matchup?
Zac vs Karma Matchup Summary
The Zac 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 Zac's 40.0%, giving Karma a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zac controls the early laning stage, but Karma outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zac 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 Zac leads by 2,242 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Karma has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zac 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.
Zac vs Karma Laning Phase Breakdown
Zac is favored during the laning phase against Karma, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zac Build Against Karma
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Karma are Randuin's Omen, Sunfire Aegis and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Zac 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 Zac vs Karma matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zac0.0%Karma0.0%Zac40.0%Karma60.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Karma, with Zac 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.
Karma is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Zac. 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 — Zac 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 Zac Runes Against Karma
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Karma in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zac'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 Zac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.63% | 59 | 1.0 | 535 | 10,908 | 62.5% | 51.9% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 1.0 | 577 | 11,347 | 43.3% | 60.0% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.0 | 651 | 11,995 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.1 | 630 | 12,011 | 60.9% | 52.2% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.1 | 589 | 12,028 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.9 | 847 | 12,922 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 59.46% | 38 | 1.5 | 609 | 12,365 | 56.3% | 61.9% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.1 | 672 | 11,798 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 1.1 | 639 | 12,075 | 64.7% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.0 | 656 | 11,590 | 68.8% | 18.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 664 | 11,996 | 33.3% | 70.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.0 | 658 | 11,731 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.1 | 675 | 11,819 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 1.0 | 699 | 13,111 | 60.0% | 81.3% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 593 | 11,896 | 53.3% | 80.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 720 | 12,473 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.7 | 633 | 12,489 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.2 | 734 | 12,133 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 547 | 10,605 | 88.9% | 54.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 681 | 12,831 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 3.1 | 631 | 11,495 | 37.5% | 27.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.3 | 645 | 11,155 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 673 | 11,982 | 28.6% | 72.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.1 | 637 | 10,969 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,525 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 0.9 | 725 | 13,221 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.2 | 550 | 11,523 | 28.6% | 27.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 3.6 | 643 | 10,701 | 12.5% | 44.4% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.5 | 569 | 10,002 | 54.5% | 100.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.3 | 535 | 10,867 | 70.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 606 | 11,415 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.4 | 608 | 12,703 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 781 | 12,324 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.4 | 707 | 10,935 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.7 | 703 | 11,822 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 681 | 10,249 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 614 | 11,015 | 14.3% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 684 | 10,919 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.4 | 902 | 11,997 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.4 | 636 | 13,254 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.1 | 586 | 11,602 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 626 | 11,186 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 4.3 | 793 | 11,496 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.1 | 717 | 11,309 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 0.9 | 563 | 10,796 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 678 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.8 | 820 | 10,866 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 559 | 9,794 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.4 | 681 | 12,074 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 640 | 12,474 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.4 | 809 | 13,140 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.5 | 584 | 10,075 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 532 | 9,097 | 71.4% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 718 | 11,260 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 578 | 11,347 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 682 | 11,615 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 766 | 14,494 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.7 | 493 | 9,416 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.5 | 642 | 11,154 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.9 | 768 | 10,911 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.1 | 637 | 9,351 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 414 | 10,287 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.2 | 665 | 12,241 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 816 | 10,218 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 668 | 10,797 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,001 | 12,569 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 692 | 13,635 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 725 | 9,657 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 633 | 10,886 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.3 | 685 | 9,957 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 522 | 11,157 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 566 | 9,977 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,016 | 10,413 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 518 | 9,095 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 464 | 7,125 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 798 | 13,943 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 732 | 10,363 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 445 | 9,491 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 385 | 9,226 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 483 | 10,810 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 477 | 10,768 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 520 | 6,565 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 761 | 12,598 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 908 | 13,596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 541 | 9,366 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
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Zac vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zac do against Karma in League of Legends?
Karma wins the Zac vs Karma matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Zac do against Karma in the early game?
In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Karma with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Zac players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zac do against Karma in the late game?
In the late game, Karma takes over the Zac vs Karma matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Karma scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zac vs Karma matchup?
Karma wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Karma is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Zac build against Karma?
The best Zac build against Karma includes Randuin's Omen, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Zac runes against Karma?
The best Zac runes against Karma use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zac vs Karma matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zac counter Karma?
No, Zac struggles against Karma with only a 40.0% win rate. Karma has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Karma's lead.
How do I play Zac against Karma?
When playing Zac 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.