Karnak Synergy Guide
Karnak is a Skill class champion in the Contest of Champions who forms a synergy with 7 other characters, available as a 3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star and 6-Star champion.
Karnak Mander-Azur, Inhuman philosopher and Magister of the Second Tower of Wisdom, refused the transformative Terrigen Mists and chose instead to train his body and mind like no other. Through his training, Karnak has gained immense insight into both himself and others, allowing him to see the flaw in all things and strike down his opponents with ruthless physical and mental precision.
Synergy Bonuses
Beast
Adding Karnak with Beast activates the 'Teammates' synergy bonus, increasing 'Perfect Block' for the whole team.
Karnak Synergy with Beast
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Teammates Level 2 |
+4% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
Black Bolt
When you team Karnak with Black Bolt it makes a reciprocal synergy, activating a double dose of 'Family', increasing 'Health' for the whole team depending on the star-rating of each champion.
Karnak Synergy with Black Bolt
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Family Level 2 |
+5% Health |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
Black Bolt Synergy with Karnak
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 2 Star |
Family Level 1 |
+4% Health |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Family Level 2 |
+5% Health |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
Please note: Karnak can also activate 'Family' with Medusa as an alternative.
Captain Marvel (Classic)
Karnak Synergy with Captain Marvel (Classic)
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
Please note: Karnak can also activate 'Teammates' with Ms. Marvel as an alternative.
Magneto
Adding Karnak with Magneto activates the 'Enemies' synergy bonus, increasing 'Critical Rating' for the whole team.
Karnak Synergy with Magneto
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Enemies Level 2 |
+115 Critical Rating |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Enemies Level 3 |
+155 Critical Rating |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Enemies Level 3 |
+155 Critical Rating |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Enemies Level 3 |
+155 Critical Rating |
Medusa
Team Karnak with Medusa to create a perfect synergy, with each champion activating their own bonus depending on their star-rating. Karnak activates the 'Family' synergy bonus providing additional 'Health' for the whole team. Medusa adds the 'Inhuman Royal Family' bonus, Medusa can inflict up to 4 permanent Armor Breaks with her Heavy Attacks and Karnak becomes Focused 35% faster and his True Strikes last 35% longer. Please note Inhuman Royal Family is a Unique Synergy which does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Karnak Synergy with Medusa
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Family Level 2 |
+5% Health |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Family Level 3 |
+6% Health |
Medusa Synergy with Karnak
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Inhuman Royal Family |
See Notes |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Inhuman Royal Family |
See Notes |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Inhuman Royal Family |
See Notes |
Please note: Karnak can also activate 'Family' with Black Bolt as an alternative.
Ms. Marvel
Adding Karnak with Ms. Marvel activates the 'Teammates' synergy bonus, increasing 'Perfect Block' for the whole team.
Karnak Synergy with Ms. Marvel
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
| Karnak 6 Star |
Teammates Level 3 |
+5% Perfect Block |
Please note: Karnak can also activate 'Teammates' with Captain Marvel (Classic) as an alternative.
Quake
Add Quake to a team with Karnak to activate the 'Rivals' synergy bonus, increasing 'Critical Damage Rating' for the whole team.
Quake Synergy with Karnak
| Star |
Synergy |
Bonus |
| Karnak 3 Star |
Rivals Level 2 |
+90 Critical Damage Rating |
| Karnak 4 Star |
Rivals Level 3 |
+115 Critical Damage Rating |
| Karnak 5 Star |
Rivals Level 3 |
+115 Critical Damage Rating |
