Karma vs Xerath Support Matchup

Karma Support wins 50.3% of 1,684 Low Elo games against Xerath Support, +0.9 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.

How to play as Karma

Keep moving sideways against Xerath's aimed spells and use Inspire(E) to blunt a hit or dodge the center of Eye of Destruction(W); Karma mains call a good Xerath a painful lane, so avoid standing still to trade. (Unverified: no source confirms this note.)

After Shocking Orb(E) misses, step forward and threaten Inner Flame(Q) or a Focused Resolve(W) tether before Xerath can reset his skillshot pressure. Do not force the approach while his stun is still available. (Unverified: no source confirms this note.)

Xerath's Eye of Destruction(W) slows and deals extra damage at its center, while Karma's Inspire(E) gives its target a shield and movement speed that helps them avoid the center and reposition against his follow-up.

Sources

These notes come from r/karmamains, checked against the champions' abilities.