Talk:Maokai/Strategy/@comment-12.222.56.66-20120614153213/@comment-70.53.35.14-20120623083851

Go with the AP; if you are taking out carries in middle, you shouldn't be taking lots of damage from them, because if they get close enough to harrass you, they mess themselves up. I recommended Twisted Advance -> Sappling Toss -> Arcane Smash -> Vengfull Maelstrom. Even if you are underfarmed this combo takes out a carry to at least 2/3 maybe 1/2 health, and causes them to flee.

At this point you are weak, so retreat back; they will also run back because they are afraid of your burst and aren't aware of your cooldowns. Then once your twisted advance is up, repeat. This is a great way to harass any squishy that tries and fight you in middle.

Moaki is a great counter to anyone trying to go solo against him, and if played right can also do a job of a carry, if you don't want to be a greedy bastard, your abilities also allow you to just secure kills for your carries.

I often finish games with moaki with 10/1/10 on average.