Karma vs Galio SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma vs Galio

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (R) (Q) poke and (E) shield to pressure ADC trades and deny Galio's engage range.
Control bot brush to limit Galio's short-range taunt and knock-up angles.
Prioritize lane space and river vision to enable safe ADC follow-up and roam timing.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with (R) (Q) poke and shield ADC during forward trades, avoiding overcommit after shield expires.
Hold (E) shield for peel when (W) or (E) cooldowns are up to protect ADC from taunt or knock-up.
Deny brush and position to force Galio into predictable short-range engages that your ADC can follow.

Danger windows

Respect (W) taunt and (E) knock-up cooldowns; avoid extended trades when these are available.
Beware of Galio's ultimate (R) roam windows enabling him to join side fights or counter-engage.
Watch for enemy ADC follow-up during Galio's engage cooldowns; your ADC is vulnerable if caught out of position.

Early game

Win level 2 with (R) (Q) poke plus shielded ADC trades to secure early lane priority.
Deny Galio brush control to prevent his (W) taunt engage and create safer poke windows.
Crash wave after pushing to enable safe roams or vision setup before Galio can respond.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks full poke and shield combo; use it to pressure and secure lane control.
Level 3 adds root with (W), increasing peel and pick potential around brush control.
Level 6 ultimate enhances all-in and peel; coordinate with ADC and river vision for impactful fights or roams.

Win conditions

Convert (R) (Q) poke and (E) shield into ADC access denial and plate pressure before Galio engages.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows for mid pressure or river vision control, limiting Galio's impact.
Maintain brush control and cooldown discipline to protect ADC, deny enemy engages, and set up favorable dragon fights.