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Swain vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) root threat from minion angles to create ADC follow-up and zone Maokai's engage.
Deny Maokai's brush control to limit his sapling vision and reduce his engage angles.
Leverage level 6 (R) to sustain extended fights and protect your ADC during all-ins.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) pulls only when your ADC is ready to burst rooted targets.
Hold (E) and (R) for all-ins or peel windows, avoiding fishing without ADC follow-up.
Deny Maokai's engage by clearing brush and punishing his (W) root cooldown.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (R) ultimate engage, especially through brush or river choke points.
Avoid face-checking sapling-filled brush to prevent surprise roots and ADC burst.
Watch for enemy ADC stepping near saplings, creating follow-up windows for Maokai's engage.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely and contest only if your ADC can follow your (E)+(Q) pull trade.
Control lane brush to prevent Maokai from stacking saplings and gaining vision advantage.
Coordinate wave crash with ADC before roaming to maintain lane safety and pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E)+(Q) pull trade, enabling strong ADC follow-up trades.
Level 3 adds (W) for long-range poke and vision control around brush.
Level 6 (R) transforms fights with sustain, forcing Maokai to respect extended engagements.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use (E) root and (R) sustain to enable your ADC's burst and survive counter-engages.
Establish river vision to control dragon setup and punish Maokai's roam attempts.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup