Overview
- Deny Maokai brush control to limit his sapling vision and root engage angles.
- Use to extend ADC auto range and shield short trades, keeping fights spaced.
- Hold knockback for anti-engage to protect ADC from Maokai's root and follow-up CC.
Start here
Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Support lane plan.
Tactical tip
For Milio vs Maokai, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.
Matchup guide
The Gentle Flame
the Twisted Treant