Maokai Build for Jungle, Platinum+
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The Maokai build for Jungle is Radiant Virtue and First Strike. This LoL Maokai guide for Jungle at Platinum+ on 13.23 includes runes, items, skill order, and counters.
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Playstyle: Maokai Builds
Mobility & Teamfighting
16,390 Games
54%
Tank & Teamfighting
4,191 Games
54%
Adaptive & Teamfighting
4,069 Games
55%
Pro Maokai Builds
Doublelift
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Vulcan
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Elramir
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Kikis
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Elramir
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UmTi
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Core Maokai Item Build Order
Starting
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Starting
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Core Maokai Item Build Path
Situational
Summoner Spells
Damage Breakdown
84% AP
Maokai Runes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
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17
18
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Q
Q
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Q
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W
E
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Maokai Skill Order
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E
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Win Rate
51.5%
(-2.1%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate
1.9%
(-1.8%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate
0.5%
(-0.5%)
vs last patch
Key Insights
P
's cooldown is reduced by 4 seconds anytime Maokai casts an ability or is struck by an enemy ability.
Q
also knocks back nearby enemies.
E
's placed in brushes last longer and deal double damage to enemies.
E
reveals the affected area.
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
W
's targeted root.
E
's help set up objective plays and can act as free wards.
R
doubles as a zoning tool to block enemies off from areas.
Synergizes well with
,
,
,
,
, and
. Can opt for
,
,
, or
when needed.
Weaknesses
Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
Q
is his main trading and waveclearing tool. When used for one, he can't do the other.
E
's damage is unreliable, and most enemies can outrun Saplings.
Any form of Grievous Wounds hurts Maokai because of how much healing he has in his kit (
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
).