A highly versatile support champion, Karma combines the poke potential of a mage with the protective capabilities of an enchanter. Her unique playstyle allows for both aggressive lane dominance and defensive teamfighting utility.

Role: Enchanter Support Current Patch: 15.4.1

Skill Priority:

• R > Q > E > W
• Alternative: R > Q (3 points) > E > W

Skill Order Strategy: Two viable approaches:

1. Standard: Max Q for lane dominance and consistent damage
2. Defensive: 3 points in Q, then max E for enhanced shield protection

Level W last unless facing multiple melee champions, as its root duration increases with rank.

Core Build: Starting Items:

• Spellthief's Edge
• 2 Health Potions

Main Items:

• Shurelya's Battlesong
• Chemtech Putrifier
• Redemption

Situational Items:

• Ardent Censer (AD-heavy team)
• Staff of Flowing Water (AP-heavy team)
• Mikael's Blessing (against heavy CC)

Build Strategy: Focus on items that provide utility while maintaining damage potential. Prioritize items that:

• Enhance ally performance
• Counter enemy threats
• Provide team-wide utility
• Offer AP scaling

Gameplay: Early Game:

• Harass with Q + Mantra Q
• Maintain lane pressure
• Protect ADC with shields
• Secure vision control

Mid Game:

• Group for objectives
• Enable team engages with Shurelia's
• Provide utility in skirmishes

Late Game:

• Focus on protecting carries
• Use Mantra strategically
• Position safely to maximize shield value
• Control teamfight zones with Q

Karma excels at adapting her playstyle based on team composition and game state, making her a reliable pick in most team compositions.

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