Maokai vs Rakan SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Maokai vs Rakan

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Rakan's dash engage angles and secure ADC safety.
Use (W) root from fog to set up ADC follow-up and punish Rakan's engage cooldowns.
Prioritize river vision and layered (R) roots to lock down objective choke points and prevent Rakan flanks.

Trading pattern

Use saplings to control brush and force Rakan to face-check or lose engage angles.
Hold (W) root to punish Rakan's engage attempts and create windows for ADC follow-up.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage ready, especially when brush is cleared or (W) is down.

Danger windows

Respect (W) knockup and (R) charm when positioned near fog or brush for quick engages.
Avoid clustering with ADC in river corridors where (R) can root multiple targets.
Be cautious when Rakan has both (E) charges ready to dash in and out, enabling fast engage or peel.

Early game

Win level 2 by combining (W)+(Q) to threaten Rakan before he can use both (E) charges.
Stack saplings in brush early to force Rakan's ADC away from safe positioning.
Coordinate wave crash timing with ADC to enable safe roams or vision control without risking ADC exposure.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(Q) combo enables strong engage threat; use this to pressure Rakan and his ADC.
Level 3: Full kit sapling control enhances brush dominance and poke potential; leverage this to zone Rakan.
Level 6: (R) opens powerful engage and objective control; layer it through river choke points with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush and sapling control into denying Rakan's ADC safe positioning and engage angles.
Use (R) layered through river for objective setups and to start fights with ADC follow-up.
Ward river and track Rakan's roam timer to protect ADC and maintain lane priority for dragon control.