What these duos unlock
Maokai performs best when allies extend the first window of control or damage. The strongest pairings on this page, such as Kog'Maw, Jhin, Orianna, create cleaner fights and more reliable tempo swings.
Maokai Wild Rift Synergien
Tier S 2
Kog'Maw
Maokai creates exactly the kind of fight Kog'Maw loves: slow, structured, frontal, and very hard to break through quickly. His control and objective presence give Kog'Maw enough time to fully abuse Bio-Arcane Barrage range. The duo excels on dragon and Baron setups where the enemy has to walk into already lost terrain.
ProtectADC
Combo
Nature's Grasp→
Bio-Arcane Barrage
Nature's Grasp→Bio-Arcane Barrage
Jhin
Maokai roots and slows entries, making Jhin's long-range follow-up far more reliable. Deadly Flourish becomes much easier to connect on targets already pinned by the tank. The duo is excellent for controlling corridors, bushes, and objective approaches.
CC ChainADC
Combo
Twisted Advance→
Bramble Smash→
Deadly Flourish
Twisted Advance→Bramble Smash→Deadly FlourishTier A 2
Orianna
Orianna greatly appreciates a tank like Maokai who stabilizes the front and naturally clusters fights. He gives her time to set up her zone, and Shockwave can punish enemies who stack while trying to answer his engage. The duo is very clean in classic front-to-back fights.
CC ChainMid
Combo →Maokai fixe le front, Orianna punit le regroupement
Kindred
Maokai protects Kindred very well by providing a durable screen between her and direct threats. He delays enemy entries long enough for Kindred to maximize DPS or cast Lamb's Respite on favorable timing. This synergy is strong into compositions that want to force contact quickly.
ProtectJungle
Combo →Maokai absorbe l'entrée, Kindred joue derrière sa couverture
Tier B 1
Lucian
Lucian often prefers more explosive partners to reward his short-burst identity, while Maokai generally wants to structure longer fights. The duo is still fully playable because Maokai gives strong forward lines and safety. It simply lacks a bit of execution speed compared to other pairings.
ProtectADC
Synergy reading
Profile to look for
Maokai has a tank profile, so allies with Protect, CC Chain are usually the best fit. You often get the most value from partners played in ADC, Mid.
When synergy matters most
These pairings matter most around first engage timing, objective setup, and follow-up on crowd control. The page is not just naming allies: it highlights combinations that reduce execution risk for Maokai.
FAQ
Who synergizes best with Maokai in Wild Rift?
Kog'Maw is one of the strongest partners highlighted on this page because the duo creates cleaner engage or follow-up sequences for Maokai.
What kind of ally does Maokai usually want?
Maokai usually gains the most from allies who bring Protect. The goal is to make the first action easier to convert into damage, tempo, or objective control.
Should I pick synergy over comfort on Maokai?
Strong duos such as Kog'Maw or Jhin matter, but not more than champion mastery. Use these synergies to refine a good draft, not to replace a pick you cannot execute.