When Trading and poking safely in lane

1. RMantra→
2. QEmpowered→
3. Auto

Tip R immediately grants Mantra regardless of Karma's passive stacks, empowering Karma's next basic ability. Empowered Q leaves a slowing field that explodes again after 1.5 seconds, so aim it along the escape path and add a basic attack only when it is safe.

When Setting up empowered W's longer root for a burst trade

1. QSlow→
2. RMantra→
3. WEmpowered→
4. Auto

Tip Land Q's slow first so the target struggles to leave W's tether range. Then use R for Mantra and attach empowered W; the longer root only occurs if every tether holds, so move with the target instead of letting the link break.

When Starting a fight or gank with Mantra's area control

1. RRing→
2. WEmpowered→
3. QSlow→
4. Auto

Tip After 1 second, R damages and slows enemies in the circle; enemies caught by the outer ring are knocked toward the center, not rooted. Place it across the escape path to pull the target inward, then spend the granted Mantra on W and hold the tether for the actual root.

When Saving an ally or moving quickly to roam or chase

1. RMantra→
2. EEmpowered→
3. QSlow

Tip Use R for Mantra, then cast E on Karma or an ally for a large shield and decaying movement speed. A second ally who enters the ring receives the same effects, so retreat together before using Q's slow to peel the pursuer.