Vel'Koz vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) poke to deny Karma's ADC access and pressure plates early.
Control side brush to prevent Karma's engage and protect your ADC from root setups.
Coordinate with your ADC for burst follow-up after your (E) knockup disengages or initiates.

Trading pattern

Layer split (Q) angles carefully, holding (E) for peel or guaranteed knockup on engage.
Time trades after (E) shield or (R) is down to maximize poke impact.
Avoid channeling (R) without ADC follow-up or brush vision to prevent counter-engage punishments.

Danger windows

Karma's empowered (W) root after she shields her ADC creates high engage threat; hold (E) for peel.
(R) (Q) poke combined with shielded ADC trades can force you back from lane space.
Karma roaming after wave push can isolate your ADC; maintain river vision and communicate roam timers.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by landing (Q) and following with (E) knockup to enable ADC trades.
Use wave pressure to force Karma's ADC under turret, limiting their trade windows.
Deny Karma brush control to reduce her engage angles and protect your ADC's positioning.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(E) combo for strong poke and knockup, enabling aggressive ADC trades.
Level 3 completes your poke pattern; use full kit to pressure Karma before her root cooldown resets.
Level 6 (R) burst can finish slowed or knocked-up targets; use with ADC follow-up and river vision.

Win conditions

Convert long-range poke into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use brush control and (E) knockup to create safe engage windows for your ADC.
Set river vision and time roams after wave crashes to impact mid and secure dragon control.