Talk:Maokai/@comment-79.168.21.203-20110615180115

He can mid very effectivelly (even against "long range burst then run away" champs like Brand) - maxing sapling toss He can jungle - with sapling or arcane smash (needs runes) He can solo lane vs 2 - with saplings and his passive He can duo lane - where he is best IMO, maxing arcane smash and saplings He can roam and gank extremmelly well early to mid game with his combo (better then Alistair IMO simply because - it's easier and has no need for flash to be effective)

This is why I love this champ, very flexible, fits most teams and for this is an awesome solo queuer. Btw I suggest starting with 2 faerie pendants, 2 hp pots and a mana pot and once you have at least 1500g, go back and go for bots and phil stone. This makes him able to harras + making use of his passive while not getting mana hungry + gold per 5 x2 rocks! :D