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Maokai vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard

Maokai vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Bard's wall-stun angles and enable ADC follow-up.
Use (W) root from fog for engage when ADC is ready to follow immediately.
Prioritize river vision to track Bard's roam windows and prevent ADC isolation.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to zone Bard and create engage angles for your ADC.
Hold (W) root until Bard commits (Q) or (E) to punish his engage or roam attempts.
Use (Q) knockback to keep Bard and his ADC in range for your ADC's follow-up damage.

Danger windows

(Q) wall stun angles from brush can isolate your ADC if brush control is lost.
(R) can stall engages or picks, forcing you to respect cooldown before committing.
Bard roaming after wave crash risks ADC vulnerability; ensure vision and ADC safety before engaging.

Early game

Win level 2 by pairing (W) root and (Q) knockback to pressure Bard and his ADC.
Maintain brush control early to block (Q) stun angles and force safer trades.
Crash wave with ADC before Bard's roam to punish his absence and secure lane priority.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo unlocks strong engage and peel, enabling aggressive trades with ADC.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances brush dominance, increasing threat and peel potential.
Level 6: (R) provides powerful engage or counter-engage in river chokepoints, enabling objective control.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied (Q) angles and secure ADC positioning for engages.
Use (R) in river to start fights or peel, coordinating with ADC for dragon and objective setups.
Punish Bard's roam attempts by crashing waves and setting deep vision to protect your ADC.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup