Karma vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karma vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use poke and (R) (Q) to pressure Maokai's brush control and deny his saplings.
Shield and speed your ADC to enable safe trades and prevent Maokai's engage follow-ups.
Control river vision to limit (R) engage angles and secure objective setups.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (R) (Q) poke, then shield ADC to enable forward trades.
Hold (E) shield to peel when Maokai commits (W) root or (R) ultimate engage.
Deny Maokai brush access to reduce his engage angles and force him into unfavorable trades.

Danger windows

(W) root after dash threatens your ADC; hold peel and maintain spacing to avoid.
Brush saplings deny vision and enable Maokai's engage; clear brush before stepping forward.
(R) in narrow river paths creates strong engage angles; ward river and avoid clustering.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (R) (Q) and shielding ADC for strong poke and root threat.
Deny Maokai brush control by clearing saplings and positioning to block his (W) engage.
Push waves safely to create roam windows after crashing and ensure ADC safety with shields.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (R) (Q) poke and (W) root, increasing poke and peel threat; use this to pressure brush control.
Level 3 full kit access enables stronger poke-root-shield combos; coordinate trades with ADC around this.
Level 6 ultimate boosts peel and engage versatility; use it to protect ADC or counter (R) engage.

Win conditions

Convert poke and shield trades into lane priority to deny Maokai's ADC access.
Control brush and river vision to limit Maokai's engage and secure dragon setups.
Roam after wave crashes with ADC shielded and safe, applying mid pressure and returning before lane vulnerability.