Alistar & Nilah vs Kai'Sa & Karma
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 2v2s because Karma's disengage with E shield and W root counters your engage, while Kai'Sa can safely poke from range.
- Post-6 your R gives you better engage survivability, but the fundamental range disadvantage remains problematic.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for flash+Q+W combos when enemies are positioned aggressively, immediately followed by Nilah's W engage to maximize the CC chain duration.
- Your best trading windows occur when Karma wastes Q on minions, giving you a brief window to engage without eating poke.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam mid or jungle after shoving waves when Nilah can safely farm, typically around levels 4-6 when your engage becomes more reliable.
- Look for roam timings when enemy bot recalls or when your jungler is invading, as your CC is crucial for picks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't engage when Karma has R+W available, as the empowered root will lock you down and negate your engage completely.
- Never use Q+W combo without flash available against this lane, as Karma's disengage tools will leave you stranded and vulnerable.
Created on 12/01/2025
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