Brand vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Brand vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use poke and brush control to deny Maokai's saplings and root engages.
Stand behind the wave to threaten (W) poke and set up (Q) stuns with ADC follow-up.
Prioritize vision in river and side brushes to prevent Maokai's engage angles and roaming.

Trading pattern

Apply Blaze with (W) or (E) before threatening empowered (Q) stuns to enable ADC damage.
Hold poke cooldowns to punish Maokai when his (W) root and (R) engage are down.
Deny brush access to reduce Maokai's engage angles and force him into unfavorable trades.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (R) ultimate for engage, especially when brush or river vision is denied.
Avoid clustered positioning to reduce risk from Maokai's saplings and bounce damage.
Watch for Maokai's level 2-3 power spike when he can root and knock back, making ADC vulnerable.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by combining (W) poke and (Q) stun setup with your ADC's follow-up.
Deny Maokai brush control early to limit his sapling placement and engage threat.
Use wave pressure to keep ADC safe and create roam windows after crashing the wave.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W)+(Q) poke and stun combo, increasing ADC follow-up threat.
Level 3 completes your poke kit, enabling stronger trades around brush control and cooldowns.
Level 6 (R) bounce damage punishes grouped fights and forces Maokai to respect your all-in windows.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and vision control around dragon.
Use brush denial and wave state to create safe roam windows and river vision for objective setup.
Leverage level 6 (R) with ADC follow-up to force favorable 2v2 fights and teamfight entry.