Maokai vs Ashe SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Maokai into Ashemedium

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Ashe's ADC safe positioning and slow chains.
Use root from fog to initiate when your ADC can follow immediately.
Layer through narrow river paths to start objective fights or counter-engage.

Trade by rooting overextended Ashe ADCs with when saplings block enemy vision.
Hold engage until your ADC is in range to capitalize on your root and knockback.
Deny Ashe's slow chains by controlling brush and preventing her from stepping up safely.

Respect stun and follow-up slows that punish poor positioning or lack of peel.
Beware of Ashe's poke with and autos that can force your ADC back and reduce engage windows.
Avoid engaging without your ADC ready as Ashe's slows and can isolate and punish you.

Win level 2 by combining + with ADC follow-up to pressure Ashe's poke.
Stack saplings in brush early to establish vision denial and control engage angles.
Coordinate wave crash timing to create roam windows or force Ashe's ADC into vulnerable positions.

Level 2 unlocks + combo for strong engage; use it to force early lane priority.
Level 3 sapling control enhances brush denial, increasing your engage and peel effectiveness.
Level 6 enables long-range engage or peel; use it to start fights or protect your ADC around river.

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and secure vision around dragon.
Use to initiate fights where your ADC can follow up and lock down Ashe's ADC.
Roam after wave crashes with river vision to pressure mid and prepare objective setups.

Tactical tip

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