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Karma vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) poke and (E) shields to enable your ADC's forward trades and control lane space.
Deny Bard's brush angles to reduce his (Q) wall stun threat and protect ADC access.
Track Bard's roam windows after wave crashes to maintain river vision and keep ADC safe.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with (R) (Q) poke followed by (E) shield to support ADC follow-up.
Hold (W) root for enemy overcommitments or to peel Bard's engage attempts.
Deny Bard brush control to reduce his hook angles and force him into unfavorable trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) wall stun angles from brush, which can isolate your ADC.
Beware Bard's roam timing after wave crashes; maintain river vision to protect ADC from 2v1.
Track (R) ultimate cooldown to avoid giving him clean pick or disengage opportunities.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with (R) (Q) poke plus (E) shield to pressure Bard and his ADC.
Push waves early to force Bard to stay bot and limit his roam impact.
Hold brush control to prevent Bard from setting up (Q) stuns and roaming safely.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (R) (Q) and (E) shield for strong poke and ADC protection; abuse this to pressure Bard's ADC.
Level 3 grants (W) root for crowd control; use it to punish Bard's overextensions or to peel.
Level 6 ultimate enhances all-in, peel, and roam threat; coordinate with ADC for river control and objective setups.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into ADC access by landing (R) (Q) poke and shielding trades.
Deny Bard's roam impact by crashing waves and setting deep river vision.
Use level 6 ultimate with ADC follow-up to secure dragon setups and favorable teamfight entries.

Tip: For Karma vs Bard, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup