4

Tier

Win Rate

48.6%

Pick Rate

0.6%

Ban Rate

7.3%

Matches

11,901
Maokai Runes67.5% Win Rate (40 Games)
Core Maokai Item Build Order66.7% Win Rate (9 Games)
Mosstomper Seedling

Starting

Plated Steelcaps

1st

Hollow Radiance

2nd

Frozen Heart

3rd

Thornmail

4th

Hollow Radiance

5th

Jak'Sho, The Protean

6th

Mosstomper Seedling
Plated Steelcaps
Hollow Radiance
Frozen Heart
Thornmail
Hollow Radiance
Jak'Sho, The Protean

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Situational

Kaenic Rookern
Randuin's Omen
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Liandry's Torment
Force of Nature
Unending Despair

Summoner Spells

63.3% Win Rate (60 Games)
Flash
Maokai Skill Order0
Sap Magic

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Bramble Smash
Twisted Advance
Sapling Toss
Nature's Grasp

Maokai's Counters for Jungle, 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
Karthus
49.1%
14.3%
1.4%
161
Hecarim
56.9%
14.4%
1.9%
216
Diana
47.2%
16.0%
3.9%
432
Kindred
50.2%
19.4%
2.3%
253
Nidalee
51.0%
20.3%
1.8%
202

Maokai's Trends for Jungle, 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

48.6%

(-0.0%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

0.6%

(-0.3%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

7.4%

(-10.3%)
vs last patch

Maokai Guide for Jungle, 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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