Karma Support has a slight edge over Rakan (51.1% win rate) based on 1229 games. The matchup slightly favors Karma.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Karma Support vs Rakan Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 67.3% in this matchup.
Karma dominates the meta (6th most popular, 8.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Rakan (4.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Karma's superior tier rating (A+ vs B+) translates into a solid 51.1% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Karma ranks 20th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Summon Aery paired with Manaflow Band (55.0% win rate, 59.3% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Moonstone Renewer > Imperial Mandate > Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 67.3% win rate against Rakan.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (51.11%), Karma trails in vision control (1.02 vs 1.07 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Karma dominates both win rate (51.1%) and damage output (403 vs 276/min, 2nd among Support). The 127 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.80) with 51.1% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 51.1% | Matchup Winrate | 48.9% |
| 50.57% | Role Winrate | 49.24% |
| #20 | Winrate Rank | #33 |
| 8.3% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 286 | Gold per Minute | 282 |
| 1.02 | Wards per Minute | 1.07 |
| 403 | Damage per Minute | 276 |
While statistically Karma is slightly stronger than Rakan as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Karma deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Rakan has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Rakan, ranking 2nd (versus 3rd for Karma) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Karma player to maintain constant pressure on Rakan, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
Damaging enemy champions with basic attacks or abilities sends Aery to them, dealing 10 -…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Every 10 min gain AP or AD, adaptive.10 min: + 8 AP or 5 AD 20 min: + 24 AP or …
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
