4

Tier

Win Rate

49.5%

Pick Rate

1.4%

Ban Rate

0.3%

Matches

30,236

Maokai Tank Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Maokai Item Build Order

World Atlas

Starting

Locket of the Iron Solari

1st

Boots of Swiftness

2nd

Solstice Sleigh

3rd

Thornmail

4th

Warmog's Armor

5th

Trailblazer

6th

World Atlas
Locket of the Iron Solari
Boots of Swiftness
Solstice Sleigh
Thornmail
Warmog's Armor
Trailblazer

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Situational

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

Summoner Spells

Flash
152 Games60%
22 Games55%

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 Support, 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
Vel'Koz
46.5%
27.1%
1.2%
325
Swain
47.9%
29.1%
0.9%
261
Tahm Kench
44.6%
30.0%
0.8%
233
Xerath
51.3%
31.5%
2.7%
743
Morgana
49.7%
31.5%
2.1%
581

Maokai's Trends for Support, 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

49.5%

(+0.7%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

1.4%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.3%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch

Maokai Guide for Support, 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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