Karma vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use poke and shield to enable your ADC's forward trades and deny Zilean's bomb zones.
Control brush to prevent Zilean's double bomb setup and protect your ADC from his engage angles.
Prioritize wave pressure to create ADC access and force Zilean's ADC into defensive positioning.

Engage trades with poke followed by shield to maximize ADC follow-up.
Hold root for enemy overcommit or to peel when Zilean uses stun attempts.
Deny brush and force Zilean to use bombs on minions, reducing his poke and engage threat.

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun and his ADC's speed boosts to avoid burst trades.
Avoid extended fights when revive is available, as it negates your kill pressure.
Beware of enemy engage attempts through brush or fog without your shield ready.

Win level 2 by landing poke and shielding your ADC for aggressive trades.
Deny Zilean brush control early to reduce his double bomb threat and limit his engage angles.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane priority and safe river vision.

Level 2 unlocks poke plus shield; use this to pressure Zilean and enable ADC trades.
Level 3 grants root, increasing your peel and engage threat around brush control.
First support item improves shield and poke tempo; use it to secure river vision and objective setup.

Convert poke and shield trades into ADC access and plate pressure.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and zoning Zilean's bomb zones.
Use wave crashes and vision control to enable safe roams and set up dragon objectives.

Tactical tip

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