Maokai vs Pyke SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Maokai into Pykemedium

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Pyke's hook angles and protect your ADC.
Use root to lock down targets for your ADC's burst follow-up.
Prioritize river vision and brush control to limit Pyke's roam and pick potential.

Stack saplings in brush to threaten Pyke stepping forward and create engage windows.
Hold root to punish Pyke's dashes or engage attempts, enabling ADC follow-up.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage ready; peel if Pyke's or is available.

Respect hook range from brush or fog; avoid isolated ADC positioning near fog.
Pyke's level 2-3 hook plus stun combo creates high pick threat; hold peel cooldowns.
Watch for Pyke roams after wave crash; maintain river vision and keep ADC safe during his absence.

Track level 2 race closely and engage only if your ADC can follow your + combo.
Establish brush control early to prevent Pyke from hiding for hooks or roams.
Coordinate with your ADC to crash wave before roaming to keep lane safe from Pyke picks.

Level 2 unlocks + combo; use it to threaten engages with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 sapling control solidifies brush dominance, increasing your engage and peel options.
Level 6 enables strong river engages or objective fights; use with vision and ADC readiness.

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and secure safe ADC engages.
Use through river choke points to start fights favorably around dragon or objectives.
Ward river and track Pyke's roam timer to punish failed roams and maintain lane priority.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026