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
Xerath
vs

56.4%
Karma win rate vs Xerath
Karma hard counters Xerath
1,437
Games Analyzed
56.4%
Karma WR
43.6%
Xerath WR
+515
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karma
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Karma
Level 1
Karma
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Karma
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karma is strongest early game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karma Win Condition
R+Q poke, R+E team speed, lane bully support
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Karma
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Karma's engage tool
Karma's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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