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Alistar vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Alistar vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on brush control and level 2 (W)+(Q) engage windows.
Use brush control to enable ADC follow-up and deny Karma's poke angles.
Karma benefits from pushing and shielding; hold neutral wave to threaten engages safely.

Trading pattern

Threaten (W)+(Q) engages only when ADC can follow up immediately.
Punish enemy ADC for stepping up for CS when Karma's (E) is down or she just tried to poke with (Q)
Avoid committing if (R)(Q) is available, as it boosts Karma's poke and shields.

Danger windows

Karma is most dangerous when (R)(Q) is up, enabling poke and shielded trades.
Avoid engaging when (E) shield is active, as it reduces your burst and sustain damage.
Respect Karma's empowered (W) root tether; avoid overextending without vision or ADC support.

Early game

Fight for brush control before level 2 to threaten (W)+(Q) combos with ADC backup.
Avoid stepping into (R)(Q) splash angles when contesting caster minions.
Keep wave slightly pushing or neutral to enable safe all-ins from brush without overextending.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W)+(Q) all-in combo; use it to force Karma back or win trades.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, increasing peel and engage threat; coordinate with ADC for follow-up.
Level 6 (R) boosts durability for dives and extended fights; use with river vision and ADC backup.

Win conditions

Use brush control and Flash to land (W)+(Q) knockups with ADC follow-up for kills.
Punish Karma's shield cooldowns by forcing trades immediately after she uses (E).
Coordinate with ADC to crash waves, secure plates, then roam or set up dragon vision post-level 6.

Tip: For Alistar vs Karma, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup