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Leona vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai

Leona vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten engages and enable your ADC's burst damage.
Prioritize denying Maokai's sapling vision to reduce his engage angles.
Leverage your level 2 and 3 power spikes to force fights with ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Engage only when your ADC is in range to follow up immediately after (E)+(Q).
Deny Maokai's brush control to limit his (W) root engage and sapling placement.
Hold (W) to absorb return damage and layer crowd control efficiently during trades.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root follow-up when your ADC steps too far forward.
Avoid face-checking brush with saplings active to prevent surprise slows and damage.
Beware of (R) ultimate in narrow river paths that can lock down your ADC.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with your ADC to secure early all-in windows.
Thin the wave to create favorable engage angles from the brush.
Establish river vision to track Maokai's roam attempts and protect your ADC.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E)+(Q) combo, enabling strong all-in pressure with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (W) for durability, allowing more confident trades and peel.
Level 6 (R) provides long-range engage to start fights with vision and ADC readiness.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and level 2/3 power spikes into decisive all-ins with your ADC.
Use vision around dragon and river to set up (R) engages and deny enemy ADC positioning.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane priority and objective pressure.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup