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Maokai vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Karma's poke angles and enable engage.
Use (W) root to lock targets for ADC follow-up during short all-ins.
Layer (R) through river choke points to start or counter objective fights effectively.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to punish Karma's face-checks and force her back.
Hold (W) root until Karma commits to shielded ADC trades for reliable follow-up.
Use (Q) knockback to disrupt Karma's positioning and keep ADC safe during trades.

Danger windows

(R) (Q) poke combined with ADC trades reduces your ADC's lane access.
Empowered (W) root after shield ends can trap your ADC if you overextend.
Karma's shield (E) plus wave pressure forces you to respect her poke and avoid unsafe engages.

Early game

Track level 2 timing closely; only engage if ADC can follow (W)+(Q) combo.
Secure brush vision early to prevent (R) (Q) poke from controlling wave.
Coordinate wave crash with ADC to create safe roam windows and vision control.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo opens strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances brush denial and poke pressure.
Level 6: (R) ultimate enables powerful engage or peel around river and objectives.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use (R) to initiate fights in river chokepoints, enabling your ADC to follow up safely.
Roam after wave crashes with vision set to pressure mid and secure dragon setups.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup