Maokai Build Guide - Runes, Items, and Stats Patch 16.4 - Blitz.gg

Tier

Win Rate

Win Rate Change

Pick rate

Ban rate

Matches

Playstyle Builds

Pro Builds

Patch: 16.4

Runes

Grasp of the Undying

Aftershock

Guardian

Summoner Spells

Items

Starting Items

Build Order

Completed Items

Situational Items

Ability Max Order

70%

10 games

Q

W

E

1

Q

2

W

3

E

4

Q

5

Q

6

R

7

Q

8

W

9

Q

10

W

11

R

12

W

13

W

14

E

15

E

16

R

17

E

18

E

Damage Breakdown

12%

82%

6%

Key Insights

E
reveals the affected area.
E
's placed in brushes last longer and deal double damage to enemies.
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.
R
's root lasts longer based on distance traveled and grants Maokai bonus movespeed when an enemy champion is rooted.

Strengths

Excels with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and sustain.
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.

Weaknesses

Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
E
's damage is unreliable, and most enemies can outrun Saplings.
Q
is his main trading and waveclearing tool. When used for one, he can't do the other.
Vulnerable to Grievous Wounds, which significantly reduce his healing capabilities.

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