Maokai

Maokai Abilities

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Maokai A tier

Maokai's abilities include Bramble Smash, Twisted Advance, Sapling Toss, Nature's Grasp, Sap Magic. Learn how to use Maokai's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.1.

  • Maokai passive ability - Sap Magic - League of Legends
    Sap Magic

    Sap Magic

    Maokai's basic attack also heals him and deals additional damage on a moderate cooldown. Each time Maokai casts a spell or is struck by an enemy's spell, this cooldown is reduced.

  • Maokai Q ability - Bramble Smash - League of Legends
    Bramble Smash

    Bramble Smash

    Maokai knocks back nearby enemies with a shockwave, dealing magic damage and slowing them.

    Cost:
    • 40
    Cooldown:
    • 7/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 600
  • Maokai W ability - Twisted Advance - League of Legends
    Twisted Advance

    Twisted Advance

    Maokai contorts into a mass of moving roots, becoming untargetable and dashing to the target. Upon arrival, he roots the target.

    Cost:
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 525
  • Maokai E ability - Sapling Toss - League of Legends
    Sapling Toss

    Sapling Toss

    Maokai flings a sapling to the target area to stand guard. More effective in brush.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 18/
    • 17/
    • 16/
    • 15/
    • 14
    Range:
    • 1100
  • Maokai R ultimate ability - Nature's Grasp - League of Legends
    Nature's Grasp

    Nature's Grasp

    Maokai summons a colossal wall of brambles and thorns that slowly advances forwards, damaging and rooting any enemies in the path.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 130/
    • 110/
    • 90
    Range:
    • 3000
Classes:
  • Tank,
  • Support
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Sap Magic

Maokai's basic attack also heals him and deals additional damage on a moderate cooldown. Each time Maokai casts a spell or is struck by an enemy's spell, this cooldown is reduced.

Maokai Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maokai's passive ability?

Maokai's passive ability is Sap Magic. Maokai's basic attack also heals him and deals additional damage on a moderate cooldown. Each time Maokai casts a spell or is struck by an enemy's spell, this cooldown is reduced.

What is Maokai's Q ability?

Maokai's Q ability is Bramble Smash. Maokai knocks back nearby enemies with a shockwave, dealing magic damage and slowing them.

What is Maokai's ultimate ability?

Maokai's ultimate (R) is Nature's Grasp. Maokai summons a colossal wall of brambles and thorns that slowly advances forwards, damaging and rooting any enemies in the path.

How do I use Maokai's abilities effectively?

To use Maokai's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.