Playstyle: Maokai Builds
Tank & All-In
11,155 Games
57%
Tank & Teamfighting
7,831 Games
58%
Pro Maokai Builds
Vulcan
vs
Keria
vs
Evolved
vs
Life
vs
Breezy
vs
Delight
vs
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
80% AP
Maokai Runes








































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Q
Q
Q
Q
Q

W
W
W
W
W

E
E
E
E
E

R
R
R
Maokai Skill Order
Q
W
E
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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
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 (

,

,

,

,

,

,

,

).