Seraphine vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Seraphine vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Seraphine into Maokaimedium

Overview

Use poke and layered roots to deny Maokai's brush control and protect your ADC.
Hold empowered shield to peel against Maokai's root and engage.
Control river vision to limit Maokai's engage angles and reduce roam threat.

Trading pattern

Poke with and layer after ADC slows to punish Maokai's engage cooldowns.
Save empowered to shield ADC during Maokai's root or engage attempts.
Deny brush vision to reduce sapling control and force Maokai into less effective trades.

Danger windows

Respect Maokai's root cooldown; avoid stepping up without ADC peel ready.
Beware brush saplings denying vision, making ADC vulnerable to sudden engage.
Avoid grouping tightly in river choke points where Maokai's can root multiple targets.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest brush and enable ADC follow-up on your poke and root.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows without exposing ADC to Maokai's engage.
Ward river early to spot Maokai's roams and protect mid-lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks + poke and root setup; pressure Maokai's engage.
Level 3 full kit enables sustained shield and poke; use it to protect ADC and deny Maokai's sapling brush.
Level 6 charm can counter Maokai's engage; coordinate with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert poke and root layering into denied ADC access for Maokai's bot lane.
Use wave state and brush control to create safe roam windows and secure river vision for dragon setup.
Coordinate ultimate with ADC follow-up to win grouped fights and force Maokai on defensive.

Tactical tip

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