4

Tier

Win Rate

47.5%

Pick Rate

0.9%

Ban Rate

0.4%

Matches

24,559

Maokai Tank Runes

Build Patch 14.17

Core Maokai Item Build Order

70.0% Win Rate (10 Games)
Gustwalker Hatchling

Starting

Liandry's Torment

1st

Plated Steelcaps

2nd

Warmog's Armor

3rd

Liandry's Torment

4th

Locket of the Iron Solari

5th

Warmog's Armor

6th

Gustwalker Hatchling
Liandry's Torment
Plated Steelcaps
Warmog's Armor
Liandry's Torment
Locket of the Iron Solari
Warmog's Armor

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Situational

Thornmail
Sunfire Aegis
Frozen Heart
Abyssal Mask
Knight's Vow
Kaenic Rookern
Spirit Visage

Summoner Spells

Flash
137 Games59%

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 14.17

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
Karthus
48.8%
9.8%
0.9%
205
Hecarim
48.8%
17.0%
2.4%
547
Diana
46.7%
17.1%
2.9%
661
Zed
51.0%
18.0%
0.9%
206
Shyvana
45.5%
18.9%
1.9%
440

Maokai's Trends for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.17

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

47.5%

(0.0%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

0.9%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.4%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch

Maokai Guide for Jungle, Platinum+ for Patch 14.17

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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