Xerath vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to maintain poke pressure and control brush, limiting Karma's root angles.
Prioritize river vision to track Karma's roam attempts and protect your ADC from engage.
Enable your ADC's safe trades by zoning Karma and denying her shield opportunities.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) poke with (W) slow to zone Karma and reduce enemy ADC's trade potential.
Hold (E) stun defensively to peel enemy engage or punish Karma's overextension.
Synchronize poke cooldowns with your ADC's trades to punish Karma when her shield and root are down.

Danger windows

Karma's empowered (W) root after level 3 can lock your ADC if peel is unavailable.
(R) (Q) poke combined with shielded ADC trades reduces your ADC's lane safety.
Karma roaming post-wave push threatens mid and dragon control if your ADC is isolated.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (Q) poke combined with (W) slow to set up ADC trades.
Deny Karma brush control to reduce her poke angles and prevent root follow-ups.
Coordinate wave crash timing with your ADC to create safe roam windows and vision around dragon.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your (Q)+(W) poke pressures Karma before her full kit, enabling safer ADC trades.
Level 6: Your (R) adds long-range follow-up and pick threat, forcing Karma to play cautiously.
First mana/AP item: Boosts poke damage, increasing pressure on wave and enemy ADC positioning.

Win conditions

Convert poke advantage into denied enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and wave state.
Use (E) stun and (R) ultimate windows to peel and enable your ADC's follow-up in fights.
Establish river vision and coordinate with your ADC to punish Karma's roams and secure dragon objectives.