Hwei vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and flexible (E) 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 (R) engage and enable safer objective setups.

Trading pattern

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

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (Q) 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 (R) root during objective fights.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can match (W)+(Q) engage combo.
Deny Maokai brush control early to reduce sapling pressure and root angles.
Use wave pressure to create safe roam windows after crashing with your ADC.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook options; use this versatility to adapt poke or peel based on Maokai's engage readiness.
Level 6 (R) 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.

Win conditions

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.