Lulu vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lulu vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Focus on protecting your ADC with (E) shields and hold (W) polymorph to deny Maokai's engage root.
Control brush vision to prevent Maokai's saplings from denying ADC access and follow-up.
Use your ultimate (R) to turn Maokai's all-in engage into a counterplay with ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Shield your ADC's trades and hold (W) polymorph for (W) root engage to peel effectively.
Use (Q) slow to zone Maokai and reduce his ability to stack saplings or engage safely.
Deny brush access to limit Maokai's sapling vision and reduce his engage follow-up potential.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (Q) knockback combo as it enables his ADC to follow up on engages.
Beware of Maokai stacking saplings in brush denying vision and creating unsafe zones for your ADC.
Avoid clustering near river choke points where (R) root is most effective for engages.

Early game

Track level 2 closely to time your (E) shield and (W) polymorph with ADC follow-up.
Deny Maokai brush control early by clearing saplings and warding to limit his engage angles.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before roaming to keep ADC safe from Maokai's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E) shield plus (W) polymorph for strong peel against Maokai's root engage.
Level 3 completes your kit adding (Q) slow to control poke and brush pressure.
Level 6 (R) is a critical counter-engage tool to protect your ADC from Maokai's ultimate (R) all-ins.

Win conditions

Use your shields and polymorph to enable a scaling ADC to safely trade and punish Maokai's engages.
Maintain brush and river vision to deny Maokai sapling control and prevent surprise engages.
Convert lane control into safe dragon setups and favorable teamfights by timing your ultimate with ADC follow-up.