Elderwood Maokai Comp

Elderwood / Brawler comp built around Maokai in TFT Set 18 — Fast 9, 72.9% top 4 across 5,860 ranked games.

Elderwood Maokai D Tier
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Tier
D
Top 4 rate
72.9%
Avg place
3.12
1st place
33.7%
Playstyle
Fast 9
Games
5,860

Is Elderwood Maokai good in TFT Set 18?

5,860 ranked games
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Elderwood Maokai is a Fast 9 comp rated D tier in TFT Set 18: it finishes top 4 72.9% of the time with an average place of 3.12 across 5,860 ranked games. That average place beats 17% of the 27 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (33.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

3.12
Avg Place
33.70%
First Place
72.94%
Top 4 Rate
1.37%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.12 placement with a 72.9% top 4 rate and a 33.7% first place rate. A 1.4% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Elderwood / Brawler builds: Ezreal with Deathblade, Last Whisper, Spear of Shojin (85.8% top 4, +12.82% vs. the comp average); Ivern with Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (81.5% top 4, +8.61% vs. the comp average); Taric with Thief's Gloves (84.2% top 4, +11.22% vs. the comp average)
Ezreal
Ezreal
85.75%
Top 4 Rate
+12.82%
Difference
Taric
Taric
84.15%
Top 4 Rate
+11.22%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Maokai, Gnar, Kennen due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Elderwood Maokai units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Maokai is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
MaokaiMaokai Carry66%0%Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor
GnarGnar65%0%—
KennenKennen Carry64%0%Thief's Gloves
TaricTaric60%0%—
IvernIvern61%0%—
DravenDraven Carry71%0%DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury
EzrealEzreal81%1%DeathbladeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin
AmumuAmumu71%0%—
AlistarAlistar75%1%—

Elderwood Maokai traits

The board activates Elderwood, Brawler, and Inferno. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Elderwood Maokai game plan

Fast 9
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Maokai.

  2. Mid

    Push to level 9 and roll down there to find Maokai and the rest of the board.

  3. Items

    Build Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmogs Armor on Maokai.

How to play Elderwood Maokai · Elderwood Maokai items and best builds

Elderwood Maokai variants

The same comp with one or two units swapped — green units are added, red ones are cut.

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Elderwood Maokai FAQ – TFT Set 18

Is Elderwood Maokai good in TFT Set 18?

Elderwood Maokai is a Fast 9 comp rated D tier in TFT Set 18: it finishes top 4 72.9% of the time with an average place of 3.12 across 5,860 ranked games. That average place beats 17% of the 27 9-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (33.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Elderwood Maokai?

The damage in Elderwood Maokai comes from Maokai, Draven, and Kennen. Maokai is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Maokai need in Elderwood Maokai?

The best tracked build for Maokai in this comp is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, and Warmogs Armor, with a 80.1% top 4 rate over 704 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Elderwood Maokai a reroll comp?

No. Elderwood Maokai is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.

What traits does Elderwood Maokai use?

Elderwood Maokai runs Elderwood, Brawler, Inferno, Executioner, and Juggernaut.

Is Elderwood Maokai contested?

Sometimes. Elderwood Maokai is played in 1.37% of full boards — check whether anyone else holds your carries before committing.