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Vel'Koz vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) poke angles to pressure Maokai and deny his brush control.
Hold (E) for peel to protect your ADC from (W) root engage.
Control side brush vision to limit Maokai's sapling placement and engage angles.

Trading pattern

Use split (Q) to poke from safe angles, layering (W) for burst without overcommitting.
Hold (E) to interrupt or peel when Maokai attempts (W) engage on your ADC.
Deny brush access to reduce Maokai's sapling control and limit his engage windows.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (Q) knockback cooldowns as they enable his all-in threat.
Beware Maokai layering saplings in brush to deny your vision and threaten your ADC.
Avoid clustering in river choke points to reduce risk from (R) engage and root.

Early game

Track level 2 closely and only contest if your ADC can follow your poke and knockup.
Use early wave pressure to deny Maokai brush control and sapling setup.
Ward river early to spot Maokai's roam attempts and secure dragon vision.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your knockup and poke combo; use it to pressure before Maokai can engage.
Level 3 completes your poke pattern; leverage brush control to safely land (Q) and (W).
Level 6 ultimate enables burst finish; only commit when your ADC can follow up and river vision is secured.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into ADC access denial by zoning Maokai and his ADC off minions.
Use brush control and vision to set up safe roams or dragon setups with your ADC.
Leverage your (E) peel and (R) burst to protect your ADC and punish overextensions in fights.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup