Zilean vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Karma's poke angles and protect ADC from root follow-ups.
Use (Q) bomb zones to zone Karma and enable ADC's safe trades around speed boosts.
Prioritize river vision to track Karma's roam timer and secure ADC safety during wave crashes.

Trading pattern

Engage trades by landing double bombs on slowed targets and speed-boosting ADC for follow-up.
Hold (R) for clutch revives to negate Karma's burst or root all-in attempts.
Deny Karma's shield value by forcing trades when (E) is down and avoiding her poke zones.

Danger windows

(R) (Q) poke combined with ADC trades creates high burst windows; avoid overexposure.
Empowered (W) root creates engage threat when tethered; maintain spacing and brush control.
Karma's shield (E) enables her ADC to trade aggressively; punish after shield cooldown expires.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing double bombs with ADC follow-up to punish Karma's shield cooldown.
Deny Karma brush control early to limit her poke and root setup.
Crash wave quickly with ADC before roaming or resetting vision to maintain lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: Double bomb plus (E) speed grants strong engage and peel windows; coordinate with ADC.
Level 3: Full kit enables reliable double bomb setups and cooldown resets for sustained pressure.
Level 6: (R) shifts all-in safety; use around confirmed ADC follow-up or defensive resets.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control and speed boosts into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC trades.
Use (R) to negate Karma's burst or root all-ins, enabling extended fights favoring your scaling.
Secure river vision and coordinate with ADC to set up dragon and punish Karma's roam attempts.