Karma vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma vs Zilean

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) poke and (E) shield to enable your ADC's forward trades and deny Zilean's bomb zones.
Control brush to prevent Zilean's double bomb setup and protect your ADC from his engage angles.
Prioritize wave pressure to create ADC access and force Zilean's ADC into defensive positioning.

Trading pattern

Engage trades with (R) (Q) poke followed by (E) shield to maximize ADC follow-up.
Hold (W) root for enemy overcommit or to peel when Zilean uses (Q) stun attempts.
Deny brush and force Zilean to use bombs on minions, reducing his poke and engage threat.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb (Q) stun and his ADC's speed boosts (E) to avoid burst trades.
Avoid extended fights when (R) revive is available, as it negates your kill pressure.
Beware of enemy engage attempts through brush or fog without your (E) shield ready.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (R) (Q) poke and shielding your ADC for aggressive trades.
Deny Zilean brush control early to reduce his double bomb threat and limit his engage angles.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane priority and safe river vision.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (R) (Q) poke plus (E) shield; use this to pressure Zilean and enable ADC trades.
Level 3 grants (W) root, increasing your peel and engage threat around brush control.
First support item improves shield and poke tempo; use it to secure river vision and objective setup.

Win conditions

Convert (R) (Q) poke and (E) shield trades into ADC access and plate pressure.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and zoning Zilean's bomb zones.
Use wave crashes and vision control to enable safe roams and set up dragon objectives.