Maokai vs Leona SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai vs Leona

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control the side brush with saplings to deny Leona's engage angles and protect ADC access.
Use (W) to root targets caught stepping past your ADC, enabling strong follow-up damage.
Layer (R) through river chokepoints to start fights or peel, leveraging brush and vision control.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to threaten Leona's approach and force her to respect your engage.
Hold (W) root for when Leona commits with (E), enabling your ADC to follow up safely.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage ready, especially if brush control is lost or (W) is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Leona's level 2 (E)+(Q) combo with ADC follow-up can burst your ADC if you lose brush control.
Avoid face-checking brush without saplings as Leona punishes with layered crowd control.
Respect Leona's level 6 (R) ultimate zoning and engage range; avoid clustering in river corridors.

Early game

Track level 2 closely and contest only if your ADC can follow your (W)+(Q) engage.
Prioritize sapling placement in brush before Leona reaches level 3 to maintain lane pressure.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows, ensuring your ADC is safe and vision covers river paths.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo unlocks your first strong engage; coordinate with ADC for immediate follow-up.
Level 3: Full sapling control enhances brush dominance and poke potential, pressuring Leona's engage.
Level 6: (R) amplifies engage and peel around river chokepoints; use with ADC follow-up or to reset fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use (R) layered through river vision to initiate or peel during dragon and objective setups.
Roam after wave crashes with your ADC safe, securing river vision and mid pressure to extend lead.