Tahm Kench vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Tahm Kench into Maokaimedium

Overview

Build passive stacks and threaten stun before committing with for pick or peel.
Hold shield to absorb Maokai's burst and punish his engage cooldowns.
Clear saplings and position to block Maokai's root angles, denying brush control.

When Maokai's root is off cooldown and brush is sapling-controlled, your ADC is vulnerable.
Maokai's level 6 engage in narrow river corridors threatens your ADC's positioning.
Enemy ADC follow-up during Maokai's engage combos creates high kill threat on your ADC.

Win the level 2 race by stacking passive and landing before Maokai can engage with .
Deny Maokai brush control early to reduce sapling vision and root setups.
Use wave state to keep your ADC safe and create windows to roam or ward river.

Level 2: Passive stacks plus slow/stun increase trade threat before Maokai's full kit.
Level 6: lets you isolate Maokai or save your ADC from his ultimate engage.
First tank item: Boosts durability to absorb poke and extend trades against Maokai.

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

Tactical tip

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