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Zilean vs Maokai SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Maokai

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny Maokai sapling vision and reduce enemy engage angles.
Use (Q) bomb zones and (E) speed to enable ADC poke and kite dives.
Hold (R) to counter Maokai's all-in engage and preserve ADC safety.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on slowed targets or wave to zone Maokai and enable ADC follow-up.
Hold (E) speed for ADC engage or disengage, especially against (W) root.
Avoid overextending near brush without vision to prevent (W) engage and (Q) knockback combos.

Danger windows

Respect (W) root and (Q) knockback cooldowns before stepping forward.
Avoid face-checking brush stacked with saplings that deny vision and enable enemy engage.
Watch for (R) ultimate in river choke points that can trap your ADC during objective fights.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest wave with double bomb and speed if ADC can follow.
Deny Maokai brush control early to limit his sapling placement and engage threat.
Use wave state to create safe poke windows and prevent Maokai from setting up engages.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks double bomb plus speed for stronger poke and ADC kite potential.
Level 3 full kit enables rewinded double bomb setups to punish Maokai sapling cooldowns.
Level 6 (R) provides clutch revive to negate Maokai's all-in burst and secure fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and bomb zone pressure into denied Maokai ADC positioning.
Use (E) speed and (R) revive to enable extended ADC trades and survive Maokai engages.
Ward river for dragon setup and roam safely when wave crashes to impact mid or reset lane.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup