Understanding Maokai Support

Key Matchups:

Strong Against:

• LeBlanc (60.6% WR)
• Pantheon (56.9% WR)
• Mel (55.9% WR)
• Pyke (55.6% WR)
• Xerath (54.4% WR)
• Bard (54.2% WR)

Weak Against:

• Galio (45.1% WR)
• Tahm Kench (46.3% WR)
• Zilean (47.2% WR)
• Janna (47.6% WR)
• Thresh (47.7% WR)
• Shaco (48.0% WR)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Nilah (56.5% WR)
• Ziggs (54.9% WR)
• Swain (54.5% WR)
• Kog'Maw (54.2% WR)
• Hwei (53.8% WR)
• Draven (53.3% WR)

Essential Tips:

1. Engagement Strategy

• Always check ADC positioning before using W
• Only engage when your ADC can follow up effectively

2. Vision Control

• Use Saplings (E) in bushes for vision control
• Place strategic Saplings in bot lane for lane control

3. Teamfight Approach

• Initiate with Ultimate (R)
• After engagement, focus on ADC protection and peeling

Maokai excels as a tanky support with strong engage potential and vision control capabilities. His ability to set up plays and protect carries makes him particularly effective in coordinated team compositions.

Note: For optimal results, coordinate your engages with your team and focus on maximizing your utility through strategic Sapling placement and well-timed crowd control.

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