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 smashes his fist into the ground, dealing plus % max Health magic damage and briefly Slowing. Nearby enemies are also Knocked Back.

Maokai transforms into a moving mass of roots, becoming Untargetable and dashing to an enemy. Upon arrival, he Roots the enemy for second(s) and deals magic damage.

Maokai flings a sapling, which stands watch for seconds. Saplings chase nearby enemies, detonating on arrival to deal magic damage and Slow surrounding enemies by % for seconds. Sap Magic's Cooldown is reduced by an additional 4 seconds if the sapling hits an enemy champion or epic monster.

If placed in brush, Saplings instead last for seconds and cause a larger explosion, dealing magic damage over seconds and Slowing enemies by .

Maokai summons a colossal wave of brambles and thorns, Rooting enemies for to seconds, increasing with distance travelled, and dealing magic damage. Hitting a champion gives Maokai % Move Speed, decaying over seconds.