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Alistar vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai

Alistar vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control bot-side brush to deny Maokai sapling vision and secure engage angles.
Use brush and Flash to threaten (W)+(Q) combos with ADC ready to follow up.
Prioritize protecting ADC access and creating windows for burst engage or peel resets.

Trading pattern

Only commit to (W)+(Q) engages when ADC can immediately capitalize on knockup.
Punish (W) cooldown by forcing trades when root is down near brush.
Avoid engaging if saplings control brush or (W)+(Q) are on cooldown to prevent counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (R) ultimate, especially in river choke points.
Avoid face-checking brush with active saplings to prevent being rooted.
Be cautious when (W)+(Q) are on cooldown as your engage threat and peel drop sharply.

Early game

Win level 2 to unlock (W)+(Q) all-in with ADC follow-up from brush.
Deny Maokai sapling placement by holding brush and controlling small waves.
Keep wave slightly pushed or neutral to enable safe engages and roaming windows.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks strong (W)+(Q) engage combos with ADC follow-up; track this closely.
Level 3 adds (E) stun, enhancing peel and trade threat around brush control.
Level 6 (R) grants durability for tower dives and extended fights; use for aggressive resets or peel.

Win conditions

Deny Maokai brush control to limit sapling vision and root setups.
Use brush and Flash to create surprise (W)+(Q) engages with ADC follow-up.
Leverage (R) for tower dives and peel to secure kills or protect carries in fights.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup