Maokai vs Warwick
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control with Q and E, as Warwick lacks gap closers and struggles to engage effectively.
- Post-6 you lose extended 1v1s as his R gives him the lockdown and sustain to outduel you in longer fights.
How to Trade
- Trade with E placement in minions followed by Q when he steps up to CS, then immediately back off to avoid his Q sustain.
- Never commit to extended trades as his passive healing and Q lifesteal will out-sustain your damage over time.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with E and Q to establish lane priority, then maintain a slow push to build up minion advantages for trades.
- Avoid hard shoving without vision as you become vulnerable to ganks with no escape tools.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use W aggressively for trades as it's your only escape tool and puts you in melee range where he excels.
- Avoid fighting in large minion waves where his Q can heal off multiple targets while damaging you.
Created on 12/17/2025
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