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Tahm Kench vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai

Tahm Kench vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to deny Maokai's saplings and reduce his engage angles.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from Maokai's root (W) and ultimate (R) engages.
Enable your ADC's follow-up by timing your (Q) stun and (R) for picks or peel.

Trading pattern

Build passive stacks and threaten (Q) stun before committing to engage with (R).
Hold (E) shield to absorb Maokai's burst and punish his engage cooldowns.
Deny Maokai's brush by clearing saplings and positioning to block his (W) root angles.

Danger windows

When (W) root is off cooldown and brush is controlled by saplings, your ADC is vulnerable.
Maokai's level 6 (R) engage in narrow river paths threatens your ADC's positioning.
Enemy ADC follow-up during Maokai's engage combos creates high kill threat on your ADC.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by coordinating (Q) and passive stacks before Maokai can engage with (W).
Deny Maokai brush control early to limit his sapling vision and root setups.
Use wave state to keep your ADC safe and create windows to roam or ward river.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your passive stacks plus (Q) slow/stun threaten stronger trades before Maokai's full kit.
Level 6: (R) allows you to isolate Maokai or save your ADC from his engage ultimate.
First tank item: Increases your durability to absorb Maokai's poke and enable extended trades.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denying Maokai's engage angles and sapling vision.
Use (R) to peel or pick, enabling your ADC to safely output damage.
Ward river and time roams after wave crashes to secure dragon and mid pressure without risking ADC safety.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup