Hwei vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide

Champion

Opponent

Start here

Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Support lane plan.

Hwei into Maokaimedium

Overview

Use long-range poke and flexible CC to control brush and deny Maokai sapling vision.
Prioritize ADC access by holding engage windows until your ADC can follow Maokai's root threat.
Leverage river vision to prevent engage and enable safer objective setups.

Hold CC defensively to counter root engage and protect your ADC.
Use poke to force Maokai's saplings back, limiting his brush control and engage angles.
Synchronize trades with your ADC to punish Maokai when his or are on cooldown.

Respect root and knockback combo at level 2 for potential burst with ADC follow-up.
Beware Maokai's brush saplings denying vision and enabling surprise engages.
Avoid clustering in narrow river paths vulnerable to root during objective fights.

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook options; use this versatility to adapt poke or peel based on Maokai's engage readiness.
Level 6 enables all-in threat; track Maokai's ultimate cooldown to choose when to commit or reset.
First completed mage item boosts poke and wave control, increasing pressure on Maokai's sapling zones.

Convert poke and brush denial into ADC access by zoning Maokai and his saplings.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam opportunities for mid pressure and vision around dragon.
Coordinate with your ADC to punish Maokai's engage cooldowns and secure favorable 2v2 fights around vision control.

Tactical tip

For Hwei vs Maokai, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.