Bard vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Bard thrives by landing (Q) wall stuns near brush to create pick and roam opportunities.
Karma controls lane tempo with poke and shields, so Bard must manage wave states to enable safe roams.
This lane turns on Bard's ability to crash waves and use (E) to impact mid and jungle.

Trading pattern

Trade with meep autos and look for (Q) stuns from brush when (E) shield is down.
Punish Karma's ADC when they step up for last hits without shield or when (W) tether is broken.
Avoid extended trades when Karma has (R) (Q) ready, as her poke and root threaten you.

Danger windows

(R) (Q) poke combined with (E) shield creates a strong poke window; avoid stepping up.
Be cautious when Karma's empowered (W) root is available; she can punish overextensions.
Karma's lane pressure spikes when her ADC trades shielded; avoid fights without (Q) stun or ADC support.

Early game

Contest the level 2 race only if your ADC can follow your (Q)+(W) trade setup.
Hold lane near walls to maximize (Q) stun angles and threaten Karma's poke.
Avoid roaming when the wave is frozen to prevent leaving your ADC vulnerable to Karma's poke.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(W) combo, enabling stronger trades and poke windows.
Level 3 grants (E) for roams; use it after crashing the wave to create numbers advantages.
Level 6 (R) lets you isolate targets or stall dives; coordinate with ADC before committing.

Win conditions

Win by landing wall stuns to force Karma and her ADC off the wave and enable roams.
Use (E) to roam after crashing waves, creating mid-jungle pressure and securing objectives.
Keep your ADC healthy with (W) to sustain through Karma's poke and maintain lane presence.