Leona vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Support lane plan.

Leona into Maokaimedium

Overview

Respect root follow-up when your ADC steps too far forward.
Avoid face-checking brush with saplings active to prevent surprise slows and damage.
Beware of ultimate in narrow river paths that can lock down your ADC.

Level 2 unlocks your + combo, enabling strong all-in pressure with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds for durability, allowing more confident trades and peel.
Level 6 provides long-range engage to start fights with vision and ADC readiness.

Convert brush control and level 2/3 power spikes into decisive all-ins with your ADC.
Use vision around dragon and river to set up engages and deny enemy ADC positioning.
Crash waves with your ADC before roaming to maintain lane priority and objective pressure.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 4, 2026New matchup