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Maokai vs Hwei SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei

Maokai vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control with saplings to deny Hwei's poke and create engage angles.
Coordinate (W) root with ADC follow-up to punish Hwei's limited mobility.
Layer (R) through river chokepoints to start fights and secure objectives.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to force Hwei's ADC to face-check for poke.
Hold (W) root until enemy commits or ADC can follow up for reliable engages.
Use (Q) knockback to keep Hwei's ADC in range of your ADC's damage.

Danger windows

Respect (E) spellbook CC choice to avoid getting caught out.
Avoid clustering in river where (R) can root multiple targets.
Beware of Hwei's ADC stepping near saplings without your (W) ready to peel.

Early game

Track level 2 to combo (W)+(Q) with ADC for strong engage windows.
Secure side brush early to maximize sapling vision and zone Hwei's poke.
Use wave crash timing to safely roam or ward river for dragon setups.

Power spikes

Level 2: Unlock (W)+(Q) combo for potent engage and ADC follow-up.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances poke and peel around brush.
Level 6: (R) enables strong all-ins and objective control in river.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use (R) layered through river for dragon fights and favorable 2v2 engagements.
Roam post-wave crash with vision to pressure mid and secure objective control.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup