Maokai Nexus Blitz Builds & Runes
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Q
W
E
R
The Maokai build for Nexus Blitz. This LoL Maokai guide for Nexus Blitz on patch 13.23 includes runes, items, skill order, guide, and trends.
Playstyle: Maokai Builds
Tank & Teamfighting
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Tank & Health Drain
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55%
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
Maokai Runes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
Maokai Skill Order
Q
E
W
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 (
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
).