Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Karma
VS
Champion 2
Shen
vs

46.8%
Karma win rate vs Shen
Shen has the edge
173
Games Analyzed
46.8%
Karma WR
53.2%
Shen WR
-254
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karma
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Karma
Level 1
Karma
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Karma
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karma is strongest early game while Shen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karma deals AP damage while Shen deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Karma has range advantage. Shen should look for short trades when Karma uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Karma's Weakness
Karma's main weakness: Falls off late, no hard CC, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karma Win Condition
R+Q poke, R+E team speed, lane bully support
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Karma typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Karma needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Karma
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karma's AP damage and CC
Karma's Worst Matchups
Shen's Worst Matchups
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