Maokai Support performs well against Karma (56.0% win rate) based on 499 games. This matchup works well for Maokai players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Maokai Support vs Karma Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
While Maokai remains a niche pick (1.6% pick rate, 36th place out of 51 Support champions), Karma dominates the current meta support with 7.7% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Maokai players - you'll face Karma in the majority of your games. Amplify your advantage: The Aftershock + Font of Life rune setup achieves 54.2% win rate (17.5% popularity), while the core build Trailblazer > Locket of the Iron Solari > Spirit Visage with Boots of Swiftness (70%+ win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (55.98%), Maokai trails in vision control (0.92 vs 0.96 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Quality over quantity: Maokai wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (433 vs 437/min), the 56.0% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Maokai wins the matchup (56.0%) despite a lower KDA (2.50 vs 2.80). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | A+ |
| 56.0% | Matchup Winrate | 44.0% |
| 51.01% | Role Winrate | 49.97% |
| #10 | Winrate Rank | #24 |
| 1.6% | Pickrate | 7.7% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 309 | Gold per Minute | 295 |
| 0.92 | Wards per Minute | 0.96 |
| 433 | Damage per Minute | 437 |
The Maokai versus Karma matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Maokai deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Karma deals primarily magic damage (86.02%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Karma, ranking 9th (versus 22nd for Maokai) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Maokai player to maintain constant pressure on Karma, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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