MaokaiTFT Comps
3 CostThe best Maokai team comp features Challenger , N.O.V.A. , Brawler , Marauder , Dark Lady , Primordian , Bastion , and Bulwark with a 100.00% win rate. The most popular Maokai comp uses Challenger , N.O.V.A. , Brawler , Marauder , and Primordian and is picked 2.00% of the time in TFT Set 17.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Maokai as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 8 viable team comps that include Maokai, with an average win rate of 71.30% across all compositions. The top performing Maokai comp achieves an impressive 94.44% win rate, built around N.O.V.A., Voyager, Brawler traits, while alternative builds leverage N.O.V.A., Brawler. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Maokai, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
       | 2.11 Avg Place | 94.44% Win Rate | 38.89% First Place | 0.05% Pick Rate | ||||
      | 2.92 Avg Place | 92.31% Win Rate | 23.08% First Place | 0.07% Pick Rate | ||||
  | 3.20 Avg Place | 81.32% Win Rate | 17.24% First Place | 0.16% Pick Rate | ||||
    | 3.58 Avg Place | 71.30% Win Rate | 12.75% First Place | 0.16% Pick Rate | ||||
 | 3.60 Avg Place | 69.50% Win Rate | 11.83% First Place | 0.25% Pick Rate | ||||
     | 4.14 Avg Place | 54.78% Win Rate | 11.40% First Place | 0.13% Pick Rate | ||||
    | 4.20 Avg Place | 54.05% Win Rate | 8.65% First Place | 0.09% Pick Rate | ||||
    | 4.44 Avg Place | 52.70% Win Rate | 4.40% First Place | 2.00% Pick Rate |
Maokai Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 17
N.O.V.A.
Brawler
Conduit
Bastion
Gun Goddess
PsionicPrimary Synergies
Maokai excels in compositions that leverage N.O.V.A., Brawler, Conduit synergies. The N.O.V.A. trait appears in 88% of Maokai comps with a 58.0% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Bastion, Gun Goddess, Psionic complement Maokai comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Maokai Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Akali. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 94.4% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
This is when Maokai comes online. Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Urgot. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this N.O.V.A./Voyager/Brawler composition with Aurelion Sol, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Bard, Morgana in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 94.4% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Maokai Comp
For optimal Maokai itemization in this N.O.V.A./Voyager/Brawler comp, prioritize equipping The Mighty Mech with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sterak's Gage. Secondary item holders include Urgot (Last Whisper, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice); Aurelion Sol (Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Rabadon's Deathcap). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Maokai N.O.V.A./Voyager/Brawler comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Giant's Belt, Needlessly Large Rod, Chain Vest during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 5 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
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Maokai Set 17 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Maokai team comp?
The highest win rate Maokai team comp features Aatrox, Akali, Bel'Veth, Briar, Caitlyn, Kindred, Maokai, Morgana, Rek'Sai, and Shen with a 100.00% win rate. This comp utilizes the Challenger, N.O.V.A., Brawler, Marauder, Dark Lady, Primordian, Bastion, and Bulwark traits and is picked 0.07% of the time.
Which Maokai team comp is most popular?
The most popular Maokai team comp uses Aatrox, Akali, Bel'Veth, Briar, Caitlyn, Kindred, Maokai, and Rek'Sai with a pick rate of 2.00%. This composition features the Challenger, N.O.V.A., Brawler, Marauder, and Primordian traits and has a 52.70% win rate.
Which Maokai TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Maokai comp with the highest first place rate includes Aatrox, Akali, Bel'Veth, Fiora, Kindred, Maokai, Master Yi, Morgana, Shen, and Tahm Kench and achieves first place 65.41% of the time. This comp uses the Challenger, Divine Duelist, Brawler, Marauder, Dark Lady, Bastion, Bulwark, and Oracle traits and has a 100.00% overall win rate.
Which Maokai comp has the best average placement?
The Maokai comp with the best average placement features Aatrox, Akali, Bel'Veth, Briar, Caitlyn, Kindred, Maokai, Morgana, Rek'Sai, and Shen with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Challenger, N.O.V.A., Brawler, Marauder, Dark Lady, Primordian, Bastion, and Bulwark traits and maintains a 100.00% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Maokai TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Maokai comps are Brawler, N.O.V.A., Bastion, Marauder, and Challenger. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Maokai team compositions and provide strong synergies with Maokai's abilities and playstyle.