Maokai vs Taric SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Maokai

VS

Support

Taric

Maokai vs Taric

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Taric and ADC safe positioning and vision.
Use (W) root from fog to create engage windows when ADC can follow immediately.
Prioritize river vision and layered (R) roots to start dragon fights and objective skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Stack saplings in brush to force Taric's ADC into vulnerable positions for (W) root engages.
Hold engage until your ADC commits to follow-up damage on rooted targets.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage or when brush is cleared to prevent easy (E) stuns and (W) shields.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun range and linked (W) shield when positioning near ADC.
Avoid fighting in open lane where (R) roots are easier to dodge and Taric's sustain is stronger.
Watch for (R) timing to disengage or delay all-ins until it fades.

Early game

Win level 2 by combining (W) root and (Q) knockback to set up ADC trades.
Deny Taric brush control early to limit his linked (W) shield and (E) stun angles.
Coordinate wave crashes to create roam windows while ensuring ADC safety and vision coverage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(Q) combo for strong engage; use it to pressure Taric before he can link (W).
Level 3 sapling control secures brush dominance, increasing threat and vision denial.
Level 6 (R) enables powerful river engages and objective control; use with ADC follow-up.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and sapling vision denial into forced enemy ADC positioning and access denial.
Layer (R) roots through river choke points to initiate favorable dragon fights and skirmishes.
Roam after wave crashes with vision setup to pressure mid and secure objective control without risking ADC safety.