- Avg Place
- 4.05
- Top 4 rate
- 57.1%
- 1st Place
- 20.0%
Maokai TFT Comps · Set 18
Old Growth
Juggernaut
5 Cost- Set
- 18
- Games
- 122,943
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Every ranked comp that fields Maokai in Set 18, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Maokai is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Elderwood Maokai
- Top 4 rate
- 70.2%best comp
- Plan
- Fast 9
- Named carry in
- 67%
- Strong comps
- 3
Best Maokai comps in Set 18
16,673 ranked gamesThese are the 3 strongest ranked comps that field Maokai in Set 18. The best is Elderwood Maokai: 3.32 average placement and 70.2% top 4 over 11,117 games.
| Comp | Maokai 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 70.2% | 29.3% | 3.32 | 11,117 | |
| 0% | 68.0% | 32.6% | 3.33 | 5,134 | |
| 0% | 52.4% | 5.9% | 4.46 | 422 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
Is Maokai a carry or a support?
Maokai is a main carry: ranked comps are named after Maokai in 67% of its comp games, so give it your best damage items. As a 5-cost, Maokai is a late-game unit: most boards add it at level 9, usually at 1 or 2 stars.
- Plan
- Fast 9
- Named carry
- 67%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 0.1%in these comps
Best partners for Maokai
Maokai's comps are built around Ivern, Kennen, and Amumu; the most common partner appears in 98% of those games.
Best Maokai comp by rank
The best Maokai comp changes with rank: Riftbeast Elder Dragon leads in Gold, while Brawler Maokai does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Riftbeast Elder Dragon | 76.6% | 2.80 | 3 |
| Platinum | Brawler Maokai | 96.3% | 1.57 | 4 |
| Emerald | Brawler Maokai | 97.0% | 1.61 | 4 |
| Diamond | Brawler Maokai | 95.4% | 1.69 | 6 |
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Maokai comps FAQ – Set 18
What is the best Maokai comp in TFT Set 18?
The best Maokai comp in Set 18 is Elderwood Maokai, with a 3.32 average placement, 70.2% top 4 and 29.3% first-place rate over 11,117 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Maokai?
No. Maokai is a 5-cost late-game unit — push to level 9 and play it at 1 or 2 stars.
Is Maokai a carry in TFT?
Maokai is a main carry: ranked comps are named after Maokai in 67% of its comp games, so give it your best damage items.
Which units go best with Maokai?
Maokai's comps are built around Ivern, Kennen, and Amumu; the most common partner appears in 98% of those games.
What is the most popular Maokai comp in Set 18?
Elderwood Maokai is the most played Maokai comp, with 11,117 ranked games and a 70.2% top-4 rate.
Does the best Maokai comp change by rank?
The best Maokai comp changes with rank: Riftbeast Elder Dragon leads in Gold, while Brawler Maokai does best in Diamond.