Sona vs Karma SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sona vs Karma

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Prioritize protecting ADC access by holding (W) shields for Karma's poke and root attempts.
Deny Karma brush control to limit her poke angles and reduce enemy ADC pressure.
Play for a defensive lane state, enabling scaling ADCs and preparing to punish all-ins with (R).

Trading pattern

Take short empowered-auto trades only when (E) shield is down to maximize poke.
Hold (R) to peel or punish Karma's engage attempts after her shield cooldown.
Deny brush to reduce Karma's root angles and create safer follow-up windows for your ADC.

Danger windows

Karma's empowered (W) root threatens ADC access; hold peel cooldowns to counter.
(R) (Q) poke combined with (E) shield creates high burst windows; stay behind minions.
Karma's roaming windows after wave push can isolate your ADC; maintain river vision and ward deep.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely and avoid engaging unless ADC can follow your threat.
Keep brush warded and deny Karma's poke by positioning outside her (Q) splash range.
Use wave state to keep ADC safe and avoid overextending into Karma's shielded trades.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your sustain trade; use (Q)+(W) combos to outlast Karma's poke.
Level 3 grants full kit; leverage (E) for movement and (Q) poke around brush control.
Level 6 (R) is your main punish; use it to stop Karma's engage or secure kills with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into denying Karma's ADC access by controlling brush and poke angles.
Use (R) to punish overcommitments or enemy all-ins around dragon and objectives.
Roam safely after wave crashes with ADC protected, setting vision for mid and dragon to secure objectives.