Talk:Maokai/@comment-7801744-20130601105238/@comment-3466579-20130607083245

By late game you'll definitely become a tanky ap caster, it is obvious that you will deal less damage then real ap carries.

This said, you'll be a wonderful initiator, a nice poker and even a pusher, if needed.

Probably not as effective as other mid laners but can still be play with some good results.