Galio vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to threaten short-range engages and protect your ADC from Karma's poke.
Control brush to deny (R) (Q) poke angles and enable your ADC's forward trades.
Push or hold a neutral wave to create roam windows and leverage (R) for side fights or dragon setups.

Trading pattern

Engage only when (W) and (E) are available to lock down Karma or her ADC.
Hold (W) to peel after Karma commits her shield, forcing her to waste defensive cooldowns.
Use (E) knock-up to interrupt Karma's root or punish her tether if she overextends.

Danger windows

(R) (Q) poke combined with (E) shield creates strong ADC pressure; avoid extended trades then.
Empowered (W) root threatens your ADC if you lose brush control or overcommit.
Karma's level 3 full kit enables poke and root combos; respect her cooldowns before engaging.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (W) taunt with ADC follow-up to punish Karma's shield downtime.
Deny Karma brush control early to limit her poke and root angles on your ADC.
Crash wave quickly after level 3 to open safe roam windows and secure river vision.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) dramatically increases your map impact; use it to turn fights or protect your ADC.
First durability or AP utility item strengthens your short trades and roam safety.
Level 2 is a key window to win trades by landing (W) taunt with ADC follow-up before Karma's full kit.

Win conditions

Use (W) and (E) to create engage windows that your ADC can follow for kills or lane control.
Roam after crashing waves with (R) to impact mid or secure dragon vision and objective control.
Deny Karma brush and poke angles to force her ADC under turret, limiting their damage output.