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Karma vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma

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Alistar

Karma vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (R) (Q) poke to pressure Alistar and deny his brush control early.
Shield and speed your ADC to maintain lane space and avoid his (W)+(Q) engage.
Control river vision to limit Alistar's roam and protect ADC access.

Trading pattern

Push with (R) (Q) and shield ADC trades to force Alistar to waste engage cooldowns.
Hold (E) shield to peel after Alistar commits (W)+(Q) and enable your ADC follow-up.
Deny brush access to reduce Alistar's knockup angles and protect your ADC's positioning.

Danger windows

Respect (W)+(Q) combo timing when he controls brush and ADC is in range.
Avoid extended trades when (R) is up, as he ignores burst and can tower dive.
Watch for Alistar's roam timer after wave crashes, leaving your ADC vulnerable without vision.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with your ADC to punish (W)+(Q) all-in threat.
Deny Alistar brush control by warding and positioning to block his engage angles.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and prepare for potential roams.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your main poke and root, use it to contest Alistar's engage window.
Level 3 completes your kit, enabling stronger peel and poke around brush control.
Level 6 ultimate enhances shield and poke, leverage it for safer engages or disengages with ADC.

Win conditions

Convert (R) (Q) poke and shielded trades into lane priority and dragon vision control.
Deny enemy ADC access by holding brush and forcing Alistar to waste engage cooldowns.
Roam safely after wave crash with ADC protected, using vision to secure mid pressure and objective setups.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup