Groot is a durable vanguard with strong crowd-control roots and team-saving abilities. His kit revolves around area denial and peeling for allies, using his vines to immobilize enemies while sustaining himself through regeneration. He is most impactful in objective fights, where his control tools prevent enemy dives and protect fragile strategists. Players should position Groot near allies to maximize his protective value. His crowd control chains create windows for his team to capitalize on, and his durability allows him to contest space effectively. Groot thrives in extended teamfights where his sustain can outlast opponents. However, he struggles against high burst damage and sustained ranged poke. Duelists with mobility can also kite around his roots and pressure him when his abilities are on cooldown. Despite these weaknesses, Groot remains a powerful anchor, excelling at defense and team protection.