Support Maokai - Counter Guide

Support Maokai is a tanky engage champion who excels at controlling bushes and setting up plays. Here's how to counter him effectively.

Key Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to poke damage
• Predictable engage pattern
• Reliant on bushes for E (Sapling) damage
• Limited escape options

Strong Counters:

1. Galio
2. Tahm Kench
3. Thresh
4. Zilean
5. Janna

Early Game Counterplay:

• Maintain distance from brushes to avoid E (Sapling) damage
• Match or beat him to level 2 to prevent all-in attempts
• Use ranged poke while staying outside his W (Root) range
• Control bottom-side bushes to deny Sapling placement

Mid-Late Game Strategy:

• Avoid fighting in jungle corridors where his R is most effective
• Ward flanking positions to prevent surprise engages
• Split up during teamfights to minimize R impact
• Don't isolate yourself when sieging towers

Power Spike Windows:

• Level 2: W+Q combo becomes available
• Level 3: Full combo with E for bush control
• Level 6: Team fight presence with R
• Item spikes: Mythic completion

Key Tips:

• Position away from bushes during laning phase
• Keep track of Sapling placement cooldowns
• Maintain vision control around objectives
• Spread out when his ultimate is available
• Counter-engage when his abilities are on cooldown

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Similar Champions:

• Alistar
• Leona
• Nautilus
• Rell

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