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Veigar vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (E) to deny Maokai's engage and protect your ADC from his (W) root threat.
Control brush vision to limit Maokai's sapling placement and reduce his engage angles.
Prioritize poke and stack scaling to enable strong burst windows with (R).

Trading pattern

Hold (E) to peel for your ADC against (W) root engages.
Use (Q) poke to pressure Maokai and reduce his sapling vision control.
Coordinate with your ADC to burst targets trapped by (E) for reliable follow-up.

Danger windows

When (W) root is off cooldown, your ADC is vulnerable to follow-up engages.
Maokai's brush saplings deny vision, increasing risk of surprise engages on your ADC.
Avoid fights near river choke points where (R) can root multiple targets.

Early game

Avoid level 2 fights unless your ADC can follow (W)+(Q) engage combo.
Keep the wave near your turret to minimize Maokai's brush control impact.
Use (E) to punish Maokai stepping into brush or overextending for sapling placement.

Power spikes

Level 2: Respect (W)+(Q) engage combo and avoid fights without ADC follow-up.
Level 6: Your (R) can execute targets trapped by (E), increasing kill threat.
First mage item plus stack growth: Increase poke pressure and punish Maokai's sapling control.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into safe ADC stacking and poke windows to enable your burst.
Deny Maokai's brush control and sapling vision to limit his engage angles.
Set river vision to track Maokai's roam timer and prepare for dragon objective fights.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup