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
Zilean
vs

50.3%
Karma win rate vs Zilean
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,043
Games Analyzed
50.3%
Karma WR
49.7%
Zilean WR
+27
Avg Gold Diff @15
Karma
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Karma
Level 1
Karma
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Karma
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Karma is strongest early game while Zilean 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.
Exploit Zilean's Weakness
Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Karma Win Condition
R+Q poke, R+E team speed, lane bully support
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool
Zilean
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 Karma's AP damage and CC

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