Karma Support counters Shaco hard (45.1% win rate) based on 515 games. This matchup is really difficult for Shaco players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Shaco Support vs Karma Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 74.2% in this matchup.
While Shaco remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 37th place out of 52 Support champions), Karma dominates the current meta support with 8.3% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Shaco players - you'll face Karma in the majority of your games. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (68.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.1% to 74.2% - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.81 vs 1.02 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Damage doesn't equal wins: Shaco outputs more damage (683 vs 403/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Karma: leads in both matchup win rate (54.9%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.40, 12th vs 31st place). Shaco players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 45.1% | Matchup Winrate | 54.9% |
| 50.43% | Role Winrate | 50.57% |
| #23 | Winrate Rank | #20 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 8.3% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 338 | Gold per Minute | 286 |
| 0.81 | Wards per Minute | 1.02 |
| 683 | Damage per Minute | 403 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Shaco deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Karma deals primarily magic damage (85.81%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Karma, ranking 3rd (versus 42nd for Shaco) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Shaco player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Karma player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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