Maokai vs Blitzcrank SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai vs Blitzcrank

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Blitzcrank's hook angles and protect ADC access.
Use (W) root from fog to create engage windows only with immediate ADC follow-up.
Prioritize river vision and layered (R) roots for objective fights and disengage control.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to zone enemy and threaten (W) root for ADC follow-up engages.
Hold (W) root until Blitzcrank commits hook or dash to peel or counter-engage effectively.
Use (Q) knockback to disrupt Blitzcrank's pull attempts and keep ADC safe in trades.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) hook range and fog-of-war angles before stepping into lane space.
Avoid overextending when (Q)+(E) combo is up at level 2 to prevent burst picks.
Beware of (R) silence after hook, which can interrupt ADC's defensive spells and follow-up.

Early game

Win level 2 by syncing (W)+(Q) with ADC to punish Blitzcrank before hook threat peaks.
Deny Blitzcrank brush control early to limit his hook angles and force safer enemy positioning.
Coordinate wave crash with ADC to enable safe roams and vision setup around dragon.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo to contest Blitzcrank's hook threat and establish lane control.
Level 3 sapling control solidifies brush dominance, enabling safer engages and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) enhances engage and peel around river corridors, crucial for objective fights and resets.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied Blitzcrank hook angles and increased ADC positioning freedom.
Use layered (R) roots in river to secure dragon vision and force favorable objective fights.
Coordinate engages with ADC burst windows and roam safely after wave crashes to pressure mid and reset lane.