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
Skarner
vs

54.2%
Karma win rate vs Skarner
Karma has the edge
286
Games Analyzed
54.2%
Karma WR
45.8%
Skarner WR
+336
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karma
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Karma
Level 1
Skarner
Level 3
Karma
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Karma
1 item
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karma is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Karma deals AP damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Poke vs All-in
Karma wants to whittle Skarner down from range. Skarner needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Skarner can't reach Karma, they lose. If they get on top, Karma is dead.
Range Advantage
Karma has range advantage. Skarner 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 Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karma Win Condition
R+Q poke, R+E team speed, lane bully support
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Karma
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

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