Karma vs Taric SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma vs Taric

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (R) (Q) poke and (E) shield to pressure Taric's low engage range and protect your ADC.
Deny Taric's linked (W) shield by controlling brush and forcing fights outside his protective range.
Leverage wave push and river vision to create roam windows and deny Taric's extended all-in setups.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (R) (Q) splash followed by (W) root to lock down Taric or his ADC.
Hold (E) shield for peel against Taric's linked (E) stun to maintain ADC access.
Deny brush to prevent Taric from setting up his (E) stun angles and force fights on your terms.

Danger windows

Respect Taric's linked (E) stun angles when his ADC steps forward; avoid overextending without (E) shield.
Beware of (R) invulnerability during extended fights; disengage or delay all-ins until it expires.
Watch for Taric and ADC committing inside (W) shield range, which amplifies their sustain and engage threat.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with (R) (Q) plus (W) root to secure early ADC trades and brush control.
Keep the wave pushing to limit Taric's engage angles and enable safe poke from brush.
Ward river early to track Taric's roam attempts and protect your ADC during wave crashes.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (R) (Q) poke plus (W) root, enabling strong early poke and root setups.
Level 3 grants full kit for shield, root, and poke synergy; use brush control to maximize trades.
Level 6 ultimate boosts peel and engage potential; coordinate with ADC for follow-up or safe disengage.

Win conditions

Convert lane pressure into ADC access by landing (R) (Q) and shielding trades to deny Taric's engage.
Use wave control and brush denial to prevent Taric's linked stun setups and create safe roam windows.
Establish river vision and coordinate level 6 ultimate with ADC to secure dragon and favorable teamfights.