Rell vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Rell into Maokaimedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten engage angles with and chain CC for ADC follow-up.
Deny Maokai's sapling vision to reduce his brush control and root setups.
Prioritize protecting ADC access by timing engages when allies can commit instantly.

Engage from brush with , layer stun, and use to lock down multiple targets.
Hold engage if ADC cannot follow immediately or if enemy poke threatens your approach.
Deny Maokai brush to reduce his root threat and create safer engage angles.

Respect root and ultimate in narrow river paths for engage or counter-engage.
Avoid face-checking sapling-controlled brush to prevent ADC exposure to root setups.
Enemy ADC follow-up is strong when Maokai roots; maintain spacing and vision to protect ADC.

Track level 2 to contest wave only if ADC can follow your engage.
Deny Maokai's brush control early to limit his sapling placement and engage angles.
Use wave crash timing to create roam windows while ensuring ADC safety and vision in river.

Level 2 unlocks all-in; use this to force committed trades with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 full CC chain increases engage threat; coordinate with ADC and control brush.
Level 6 enables multi-target lockdown; engage around confirmed ADC follow-up.

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer multi-target engages.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows with vision setup around river and dragon.
Chain CC with , , and to enable ADC all-in damage and secure objective fights.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026