Maokai vs Thresh SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Maokai into Threshmedium

Overview

Control side brush with saplings to deny Thresh's hook angles and enable ADC follow-up.
Use root from fog to create engage windows when ADC can immediately capitalize.
Prioritize river vision and brush control to set up objective fights and limit Thresh's roam impact.

Stack saplings in brush to zone enemy and threaten root engages with ADC follow-up.
Hold knockback to keep Thresh and his ADC within your ADC's damage range.
Avoid engaging without ADC damage ready; respect hook and cooldowns for peel.

Win level 2 race by syncing + with ADC for strong early engage threat.
Crash wave after securing brush control to create safe roam windows or force Thresh to lose lane priority.
Place saplings in side brush early to punish Thresh's hook attempts and protect ADC access.

Level 2 unlocks + combo for strong engage; coordinate with ADC to punish Thresh's hook cooldown.
Level 3 sapling control increases brush dominance, enhancing poke and zone pressure.
Level 6 enables impactful river or objective engages, especially in narrow corridors.

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use to initiate or counter-engage around dragon, leveraging narrow terrain.
Roam after wave crashes with ADC safe to extend pressure mid and secure vision control.

Tactical tip

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