Anivia vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to zone and deny Karma's poke angles through brush control.
Protect ADC by holding (Q) stun for Karma's engage attempts after her shield is spent.
Prioritize vision around river and brush to track Karma's roam timer and limit her poke windows.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) stun combined with (W) terrain to trap Karma and enable ADC follow-up.
Hold peel cooldowns until Karma commits (R) shield or root to punish her engage cooldown.
Deny Karma's shielded trades by zoning her ADC and crashing waves to force defensive recalls.

Danger windows

(R) (Q) poke combined with (E) shield creates strong ADC pressure; avoid overextending.
Empowered (W) root after Karma commits shield can catch your ADC; hold peel to protect.
Karma's roam timer after wave push can isolate your ADC; maintain river vision and ward brush.

Early game

Contest level 2 to prevent Karma from establishing early (R) (Q) poke and shielded trades.
Deny Karma brush control to reduce her poke angles and protect ADC access.
Coordinate with ADC to crash wave safely before roaming or vision setup to avoid enemy counterplay.

Power spikes

Level 2 spike: Karma gains (R) (Q) poke and shield, so avoid extended trades before this.
Level 6 spike: Use (R) zoning to control fights and prevent Karma's shield from enabling enemy engages.
First mana/AP item spike: Increase pressure with reliable (Q) stuns and waveclear to force Karma on defensive.

Win conditions

Convert (Q) stuns into picks by coordinating with ADC for follow-up during Karma's shield downtime.
Deny enemy ADC access by controlling brush and wave state, forcing Karma to waste shields defensively.
Use (R) zoning and vision control to secure dragon setups and enable safe ADC roams or resets.