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Playstyle: Maokai Builds

  1. Tank & All-In

    11,155 Games

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Evenshroud

    57%

  2. Tank & Teamfighting

    7,831 Games

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Radiant Virtue

    58%

Pro Maokai Builds

  1. Vulcan
    FlyQuest

    Vulcan

    Aftershock
    Domination
    Radiant Virtue

    vs

    Nautilus
  2. Keria
    T1

    Keria

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Radiant Virtue

    vs

    Rakan
  3. Evolved
    TSM Academy

    Evolved

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Dead Man's Plate

    vs

    Soraka
  4. Life
    Hanwha Life Esports

    Life

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Radiant Virtue

    vs

    Rakan
  5. Breezy
    AOE

    Breezy

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Radiant Virtue

    vs

    Senna
  6. Delight
    Gen.G

    Delight

    Aftershock
    Inspiration
    Radiant Virtue

    vs

    Renata Glasc

Core Maokai Item Build Order

Relic Shield

Starting

Boots of Swiftness
Boots

1st

Dead Man's Plate
Winged Moonplate
Ruby Crystal
Chain Vest

2nd

Evenshroud
Lifewell Pendant
Null-Magic Mantle

3rd

Thornmail
Bramble Vest
Giant's Belt

4th

Knight's Vow
Lifewell Pendant
Crystalline Bracer

5th

Frozen Heart
Warden's Mail
Glacial Buckler

6th

Relic Shield

Starting

Boots of Swiftness
Boots

1st

Dead Man's Plate
Winged Moonplate
Ruby Crystal
Chain Vest

2nd

Evenshroud
Lifewell Pendant
Null-Magic Mantle

3rd

Thornmail
Bramble Vest
Giant's Belt

4th

Knight's Vow
Lifewell Pendant
Crystalline Bracer

5th

Frozen Heart
Warden's Mail
Glacial Buckler

6th

Core Maokai Item Build Path

Relic Shield
Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Winged Moonplate
Ruby Crystal
Chain Vest
Dead Man's Plate
Lifewell Pendant
Null-Magic Mantle
Evenshroud

Situational

Sunfire Aegis
Abyssal Mask
Demonic Embrace
Force of Nature
Watchful Wardstone
Spirit Visage
Anathema's Chains

Summoner Spells

FlashIgnite

Damage Breakdown

80% AP

Maokai Runes

PrecisionDominationSorceryInspirationResolve
Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
PrecisionDominationSorceryInspiration
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearPerfect Timing
Future's MarketMinion DematerializerBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityTime Warp Tonic
lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Forcelol:shardInfo.attack_speed,Attack Speedlol:shardInfo.ability_haste,Ability Haste
lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Forcelol:shardInfo.armor,Armorlol:shardInfo.magic_resist,Magic Resist
lol:shardInfo.scaling_health,Scaling Healthlol:shardInfo.armor,Armorlol:shardInfo.magic_resist,Magic Resist
Sap Magic

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Bramble Smash

Q

Q

Q

Q

Q

Twisted Advance

W

W

W

W

W

Sapling Toss

E

E

E

E

E

Nature's Grasp

R

R

R

Maokai Skill Order

Q

W

E

Maokai's Matchups

Maokaiwinslane against...

Shaco

Shaco

256 games

54.7% in Lane

55.1% in Game

Sona

Sona

333 games

53.8% in Lane

55.3% in Game

Rakan

Rakan

2134 games

53.5% in Lane

51.0% in Game

Renata Glasc

Renata Glasc

899 games

52.7% in Lane

50.8% in Game

Nami

Nami

1019 games

52.7% in Lane

55.3% in Game

Alistar

Alistar

745 games

52.1% in Lane

53.6% in Game

Soraka

Soraka

868 games

52.0% in Lane

52.9% in Game

Janna

Janna

1033 games

51.7% in Lane

50.2% in Game

Milio

Milio

750 games

51.3% in Lane

51.9% in Game

Leona

Leona

749 games

51.3% in Lane

51.7% in Game

Rell

Rell

655 games

50.1% in Lane

51.1% in Game

Maokailoseslane against...

Senna

Senna

1889 games

32.1% in Lane

51.9% in Game

Vel'Koz

Vel'Koz

344 games

33.1% in Lane

50.9% in Game

Swain

Swain

508 games

34.8% in Lane

56.5% in Game

Neeko

Neeko

298 games

36.6% in Lane

54.4% in Game

Xerath

Xerath

844 games

36.6% in Lane

53.8% in Game

Morgana

Morgana

890 games

37.9% in Lane

48.4% in Game

Zilean

Zilean

353 games

38.0% in Lane

53.3% in Game

Zyra

Zyra

1167 games

38.0% in Lane

52.4% in Game

Lux

Lux

1546 games

39.2% in Lane

56.3% in Game

Pyke

Pyke

1462 games

39.5% in Lane

55.7% in Game

Brand

Brand

624 games

40.1% in Lane

55.4% in Game

Bard

Bard

1015 games

42.8% in Lane

51.2% in Game

Karma

Karma

713 games

42.8% in Lane

52.3% in Game

Yuumi

Yuumi

626 games

43.3% in Lane

56.9% in Game

Pantheon

Pantheon

258 games

43.8% in Lane

61.6% in Game

Thresh

Thresh

2232 games

45.2% in Lane

52.9% in Game

Braum

Braum

405 games

46.2% in Lane

50.9% in Game

Seraphine

Seraphine

470 games

47.9% in Lane

56.2% in Game

Taric

Taric

208 games

48.6% in Lane

45.7% in Game

Ashe

Ashe

601 games

48.9% in Lane

59.4% in Game

Lulu

Lulu

1013 games

49.1% in Lane

55.7% in Game

Blitzcrank

Blitzcrank

1257 games

49.1% in Lane

51.0% in Game

Nautilus

Nautilus

1530 games

49.2% in Lane

56.1% in Game

Win Rate

52.8%

(-0.8%)

vs last patch
Pick Rate

1.3%

(-0.2%)

vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.5%

(-0.5%)

vs last patch

Maokai Guide

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.
Synergizes well with
Sunfire Aegis
,
Winter's Approach
,
Dead Man's Plate
,
Abyssal Mask
,
Spirit Visage
, and
Warmog's Armor
. Can opt for
Turbo Chemtank
,
Evenshroud
,
Imperial Mandate
, or
Liandry's Anguish
when needed.
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.
Any form of Grievous Wounds hurts Maokai because of how much healing he has in his kit (
Bramble Vest
,
Executioner's Calling
,
Oblivion Orb
,
Chemtech Putrifier
,
Morellonomicon
,
Mortal Reminder
,
Thornmail
,
Chempunk Chainsword
).