MaokaiTFT Build
Brawler
Elderwood
1 CostBest Maokai build for TFT Set 4 with 64.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Ionic Spark, Thief's Gloves, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Maokai builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (64.00% top four rate, +10.88% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (57.69% top four rate, +4.57% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (57.14% top four rate, +4.02% difference)
Maokai Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Maokai in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Maokai's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Maokai?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Maokai, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Maokai's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Maokai, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Maokai's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Maokai, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Maokai's effectiveness.
Maokai Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Maokai's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Maokai's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Maokai in Set 4
High PriorityMaokai is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Maokai item build achieves a 64.0% top four rate, which is +10.9% higher than Maokai's base rate of 53.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Maokai Itemization in Set 4
Maokai's best item build provides +10.9% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
As a 1-cost champion, Maokai is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Maokai Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Maokai itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Maokai has a base top four rate of 53.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Maokai item build achieves a 64.0% top four rate, representing a +10.9% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Maokai achieves 56.3% top four rate (+3.2% vs base) with 4.17 average placement.
Itemized Maokai has a 9.0% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Maokai
- When you find Maokai early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Maokai's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Maokai through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Maokai
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Maokai Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai item is Ionic Spark with a 59.72% win rate (+6.60% vs base), 17.02% first place rate, and 2.90% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.62% pick rate and 52.44% win rate. The top three Maokai items are Ionic Spark, Thief's Gloves, and Steadfast Heart.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 59.72% | +6.60% | 17.02% | 2.90% | 499 | ||
 | B | 59.12% | +6.00% | 16.08% | 4.11% | 707 | ||
 | B | 58.54% | +5.42% | 15.74% | 3.74% | 644 | ||
| 4 | | B | 54.61% | +1.49% | 15.25% | 6.12% | 1,053 | |
| 5 |  | A | 53.91% | +0.79% | 16.22% | 2.08% | 358 | |
| 6 |  | B | 53.74% | +0.62% | 14.30% | 10.56% | 1,818 | |
| 7 | | B | 53.65% | +0.53% | 14.57% | 8.51% | 1,465 | |
| 8 | | B | 53.40% | +0.28% | 15.95% | 2.22% | 382 | |
| 9 | | B | 52.44% | -0.68% | 13.41% | 12.62% | 2,172 | |
| 10 | | B | 51.55% | -1.57% | 15.01% | 5.63% | 970 | |
| 11 | | B | 50.32% | -2.80% | 13.53% | 11.96% | 2,059 |
Best Maokai Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 85.00% win rate (+31.88% vs base), 21.66% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.56% pick rate and 65.63% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Maokai artifact items are Death's Defiance, Silvermere Dawn, and Horizon Focus.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.00% | +31.88% | 21.66% | 0.12% | 20 | ||
| A | 78.95% | +25.83% | 21.96% | 0.22% | 38 | ||
| A | 76.92% | +23.80% | 24.31% | 0.08% | 13 | ||
| 4 | A | 75.00% | +21.88% | 20.56% | 0.07% | 12 | |
| 5 | A | 71.43% | +18.31% | 19.97% | 0.33% | 56 | |
| 6 | A | 67.65% | +14.53% | 20.80% | 0.39% | 68 | |
| 7 | A | 65.63% | +12.51% | 18.63% | 0.56% | 96 | |
| 8 | A | 64.29% | +11.17% | 19.98% | 0.24% | 42 | |
| 9 | A | 61.43% | +8.31% | 20.64% | 0.41% | 70 | |
| 10 | A | 54.84% | +1.72% | 17.85% | 0.36% | 62 | |
| 11 | A | 54.17% | +1.05% | 20.26% | 0.28% | 48 | |
| 12 | A | 42.11% | -11.01% | 19.85% | 0.11% | 19 | |
| 13 | A | 40.00% | -13.12% | 16.90% | 0.09% | 15 | |
| 14 | A | 33.33% | -19.79% | 20.15% | 0.12% | 21 |
Best Maokai Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 84.00% win rate (+30.88% vs base), 12.97% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.17% pick rate and 73.33% win rate. Radiant Spirit Visage has the highest first place rate at 15.22%. The top three Maokai radiant items are Radiant Dragon's Claw, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Spirit Visage.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 84.00% | +30.88% | 12.97% | 0.15% | 25 | ||
| B | 73.33% | +20.21% | 14.45% | 0.17% | 30 | ||
| B | 70.37% | +17.25% | 15.22% | 0.16% | 27 | ||
| 4 | B | 55.56% | +2.44% | 14.73% | 0.10% | 18 | |
| 5 | B | 46.67% | -6.45% | 13.64% | 0.09% | 15 | |
| 6 | B | 33.33% | -19.79% | 14.02% | 0.07% | 12 | |
| 7 | B | 30.77% | -22.35% | 13.84% | 0.08% | 13 | |
| 8 | B | 30.00% | -23.12% | 14.55% | 0.12% | 20 |
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Maokai Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maokai's best build in Set 4?
The best Maokai build in Set 4 is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage with a 64.00% top four rate, 8.00% first place rate, and 3.81 average placement. This build is picked 0.44% of the time.
What is the best item for Maokai?
The best item for Maokai is Ionic Spark with a 59.72% win rate. This item is picked 2.90% of the time and has won 298 matches across 499 games.
Which item is most popular on Maokai?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Maokai with a 12.62% pick rate. This item maintains a 52.44% win rate and has been used in 2,172 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Maokai?
The top 3 items for Maokai are Ionic Spark, Thief's Gloves, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 59.13%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Maokai item builds have?
The Maokai item builds are based on 12,502 total matches. Ionic Spark has the most wins with 298 victories.
Should I always build Ionic Spark on Maokai?
While Ionic Spark has the highest win rate at 59.72%, the best Maokai build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Ionic Spark, Thief's Gloves, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Maokai in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Maokai in Set 4 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Maokai's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Maokai's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Maokai in TFT?
When playing Maokai in TFT Set 4, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Maokai's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Maokai's optimal items.
Should I itemize Maokai in TFT Set 4?
Maokai is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Maokai's best item build achieves a +10.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Maokai a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Maokai is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Maokai achieves +10.9% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Maokai's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Maokai achieves an average top four rate of 56.3% in TFT Set 4, which is +3.2% compared to the base rate of 53.1%. The best Maokai item build reaches 64.0% top four rate with a 3.81 average placement.
What is the best Maokai emblem?
The best Maokai emblem is Mage Emblem with a 62.16% win rate. This emblem is picked 1.29% of the time and has been used in 222 matches.
What is the top Maokai radiant item?
The top Maokai radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 84.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.15% of the time and has been used in 25 matches.
What is the best Maokai artifact?
The best Maokai artifact is Sniper's Focus with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.