Lux vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range poke and (Q) root to control brush and deny Maokai's sapling vision.
Prioritize shielding and protecting your ADC against Maokai's engage and root follow-up.
Maintain river vision to prevent (R) engage from narrow corridors and support safe roams.

Trading pattern

Poke with (E) to force Maokai's saplings back, then punish overextensions with (Q) root.
Hold (W) shield to peel when Maokai commits (W) root or (R) engage on your ADC.
Deny brush access before Maokai can stack saplings and set up engage angles for his ADC.

Danger windows

(W) root combined with ADC follow-up creates high all-in threat; hold peel cooldowns.
Brush saplings deny vision and enable Maokai's engage; clear brush before stepping forward.
(R) engage in river corridors can trap your ADC; maintain vision and position accordingly.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (Q) root with your ADC's damage before Maokai combos (W) root and (Q) knockback.
Deny Maokai brush control by clearing saplings early to limit his engage angles.
Use wave pressure and poke to keep ADC safe and create roam windows after crashing waves.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) engage; track this to avoid unsafe trades and protect ADC.
Level 6 (R) gives Maokai strong all-in; use your (R) for picks or safe disengages.
First mage item powers up your poke and waveclear, increasing lane control and ADC safety.

Win conditions

Convert poke and (Q) roots into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC damage.
Control brush and river vision to prevent Maokai's engage and enable safe roams.
Use wave crashes to create roam timers, then return before ADC becomes vulnerable to Maokai's engage.