Caitlyn & Karma Synergy

Caitlyn ADC and Karma Support win 48.9% of 8,810 Low Elo games together, +0.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Karma's ranged poke adds pressure beside Caitlyn's longer-range attacks, giving the duo tools to contest waves and wear down opponents under their tower. Inspire(E)'s shield and movement speed can help Caitlyn maintain that pressure while she positions for follow-up.

Measured in High Elo: this duo wins 1.8pp more often than expected over 9,393 games.

Playing the duo

Use Karma's Q and Caitlyn's Q to pressure the wave and poke from range, then take plates when the enemy lane has to back and it is safe to stay.

Karma's Inner Flame(Q) adds ranged poke beside Caitlyn's Piltover Peacemaker(Q), and Inspire(E) can shield and speed Caitlyn as she positions for a trade.

How to play as Karma

Use Inspire(E) on Caitlyn as she steps up to trade when return damage or a skillshot is likely; the shield and movement speed help her keep space or reposition.

Sources

These notes come from r/Caitlynmains and r/ADCMains, checked against the champions' abilities.