4

Tier

Win Rate

50.7%

Pick Rate

0.3%

Ban Rate

7.4%

Matches

6,473
Maokai Runes60.8% Win Rate (51 Games)
Core Maokai Item Build Order61.5% Win Rate (13 Games)
Doran's Shield

Starting

Hollow Radiance

1st

Mercury's Treads

2nd

Frozen Heart

3rd

Frozen Heart

4th

Liandry's Torment

5th

Hollow Radiance

6th

Doran's Shield
Hollow Radiance
Mercury's Treads
Frozen Heart
Frozen Heart
Liandry's Torment
Hollow Radiance

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Situational

Thornmail
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Spirit Visage
Iceborn Gauntlet
Knight's Vow
Abyssal Mask
Anathema's Chains

Summoner Spells

62.0% Win Rate (50 Games)
Flash
Maokai Skill Order0
Sap Magic

1

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3

4

5

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18

Bramble Smash
Twisted Advance
Sapling Toss
Nature's Grasp

Maokai's Counters for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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
Mordekaiser
41.0%
19.7%
3.0%
173
Illaoi
52.2%
22.6%
2.0%
115
Rumble
44.2%
26.7%
1.5%
86
Kled
50.0%
27.6%
1.0%
58
Renekton
45.9%
27.7%
4.0%
231

Maokai's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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

50.7%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

0.3%

(-0.0%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

7.5%

(-10.2%)
vs last patch

Maokai Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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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