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Maokai vs Nami SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai vs Nami

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Nami's bubble setup and enable ADC follow-up.
Use (W) root from fog for engage windows when ADC can immediately follow.
Layer (R) through river choke points to start or counter objective fights with your ADC.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush and threaten (W) root to force Nami and ADC back.
Engage only when ADC is ready to follow-up on rooted targets for effective all-ins.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage or when brush is cleared by enemy vision.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) bubble range and avoid stepping into brush without sapling vision.
Be cautious when Nami's ADC has (E) active, increasing their burst and follow-up potential.
Avoid clustering in river during (R) cooldown to prevent easy disengage or engage resets.

Early game

Win level 2 by combining (W)+(Q) with ADC follow-up for strong engage threat.
Secure brush control early to prevent Nami from landing bubbles and buffing her ADC.
Coordinate wave crash timing with ADC before considering roams to maintain lane safety.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo, increasing engage threat and forcing Nami to respect your lane pressure.
Level 3 full sapling control strengthens brush dominance and punishes face-checks.
Level 6 (R) enables powerful river engages or counter-engages, especially around dragon or narrow paths.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and root setups for your ADC.
Use (R) to initiate or peel during dragon fights, ensuring your ADC's safety and damage uptime.
Ward river and track Nami's roam timer to enable safe ADC roams or secure objective vision.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup