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Maokai vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain

Maokai vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny (E) pull and create engage angles.
Coordinate (W) root engages with ADC follow-up to punish Swain's immobility.
Use (R) in river chokepoints to start fights and secure dragon control.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to force Swain to face-check and lose ADC access.
Engage with (W) only when ADC can immediately follow up on rooted targets.
Hold (Q) knockback to keep enemy ADC in range and disrupt Swain's positioning.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root and pull range; avoid walking through minion waves unprotected.
Avoid fighting when (R) drain is active, as he sustains extended trades.
Beware when Swain's ADC can follow up after (E) root, increasing burst threat to your ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by combining (W)+(Q) to threaten Swain and enable ADC trades.
Prioritize brush control early to prevent (E) from landing through fog.
Crash wave with ADC before roaming to maintain lane safety and vision line.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo enables strong engage windows; coordinate with ADC.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances poke and brush denial against Swain.
Level 6: (R) grants powerful root engage in river chokes; use with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denying enemy ADC positioning and engage angles.
Use (R) layered with vision control to secure dragon and river objectives.
Roam after wave crashes only when ADC is safe and vision denies Swain's counterplay.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup