4

Tier

Win Rate

47.1%

Pick Rate

0.4%

Ban Rate

0.3%

Matches

7,938

Maokai Tank Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Maokai Item Build Order

87.5% Win Rate (8 Games)
Gustwalker Hatchling

Starting

Liandry's Torment

1st

Mercury's Treads

2nd

Locket of the Iron Solari

3rd

Locket of the Iron Solari

4th

Liandry's Torment

5th

Warmog's Armor

6th

Gustwalker Hatchling
Liandry's Torment
Mercury's Treads
Locket of the Iron Solari
Locket of the Iron Solari
Liandry's Torment
Warmog's Armor

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Situational

Thornmail
Abyssal Mask
Sunfire Aegis
Kaenic Rookern
Frozen Heart
Hollow Radiance
Spirit Visage

Summoner Spells

Flash
88 Games65%

Maokai Skill Order

0
Sap Magic

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Bramble Smash
Twisted Advance
Sapling Toss
Nature's Grasp

Maokai's Counters for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Maokai with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Maokai in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Maokai counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Hecarim
49.7%
10.2%
2.1%
157
Karthus
41.5%
11.4%
1.7%
123
Diana
45.7%
15.0%
2.3%
173
Shyvana
47.1%
15.7%
1.9%
140
Graves
46.5%
18.4%
3.4%
256

Maokai's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Maokai. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Maokai is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

47.1%

(+1.3%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

0.4%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.3%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch

Maokai Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Maokai with our Maokai guide. Learn about Maokai's strengths and Maokai's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Maokai, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Maokai
    P
    's cooldown is reduced by 4 seconds anytime Maokai casts an ability or is struck by an enemy ability.
  • Maokai
    Q
    also knocks back nearby enemies.
  • Maokai
    E
    's placed in brushes last longer and deal double damage to enemies.
  • Maokai
    E
    reveals the affected area.
  • Maokai
    R
    's root lasts longer based on distance traveled and grants Maokai bonus movespeed when an enemy champion is rooted.
Strengths
  • Guarantees finding picks with
    Maokai
    W
    's targeted root.
  • Maokai
    E
    's help set up objective plays and can act as free wards.
  • Maokai
    R
    doubles as a zoning tool to block enemies off from areas.
  • Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and sustain.
Weaknesses
  • Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
  • Maokai
    Q
    is his main trading and waveclearing tool. When used for one, he can't do the other.
  • Maokai
    E
    's damage is unreliable, and most enemies can outrun Saplings.
  • Vulnerable to Grievous Wounds, which significantly reduce his healing capabilities.

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