Maokai is a unique champion in League of Legends who combines nature magic with tank abilities. As a vanguard-class champion, he excels at initiating fights and protecting allies while dealing consistent magic damage.

Core Abilities:

Passive - Sap Magic

• Periodically heals Maokai for a portion of his maximum health
• Cooldown reduced when casting spells or being hit by enemy abilities
• Won't trigger above 95% health

Q - Bramble Smash

• Sends a shockwave that damages and knocks back enemies
• Slows targets hit by 99% briefly
• Deals bonus damage to monsters

W - Twisted Advance

• Dashes to target enemy while becoming untargetable
• Roots target upon arrival and deals magic damage
• Useful for gap closing and locking down priority targets

E - Sapling Toss

• Throws a sapling that chases and explodes on nearby enemies
• Deals bonus damage and longer slows when placed in brush
• Provides vision control

R - Nature's Grasp

• Creates an advancing wall of thorns
• Roots and damages enemies hit
• Root duration increases based on distance traveled

Key Strengths:

• Strong durability and sustain
• Reliable crowd control
• Good jungle clear speed
• Excels at setting up teamfights

Best used as a tanky initiator who can lock down targets while absorbing damage. Most effective when utilizing brush control and chaining CC abilities together.

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