MaokaiTFT Build
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1 CostBest Maokai build for TFT Set 4 with 61.2% top 4 rate. Top items: Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Maokai builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (61.22% top four rate, +8.28% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (58.23% top four rate, +5.29% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (58.12% top four rate, +5.18% difference)
Maokai Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Maokai in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves 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 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Bramble Vest, Steadfast Heart, 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 Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Maokai's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Maokai, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, Sunfire Cape, 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Maokai Itemization in Set 4
Maokai's optimal items provide +8.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional 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 52.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Maokai item build achieves a 61.2% top four rate, representing a +8.3% difference from the base rate. 3 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Maokai achieves 56.5% top four rate (+3.5% vs base) with 4.08 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Maokai achieves a 13.0% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Maokai
- When Maokai fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Maokai's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Maokai
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Maokai's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Maokai Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai item is Dragon's Claw with a 60.53% win rate (+7.59% vs base), 14.91% first place rate, and 6.79% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.68% pick rate and 51.67% win rate. Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 16.74%. The top three Maokai items are Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 60.53% | +7.59% | 14.91% | 6.79% | 864 | ||
  | B | 60.30% | +7.36% | 14.34% | 7.36% | 937 | ||
 | B | 59.77% | +6.83% | 15.12% | 5.51% | 701 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 58.86% | +5.92% | 15.39% | 3.86% | 491 | |
| 5 | | B | 58.63% | +5.69% | 15.95% | 4.46% | 568 | |
| 6 |  | A | 57.87% | +4.93% | 16.01% | 2.80% | 356 | |
| 7 | | B | 52.93% | -0.01% | 13.98% | 12.22% | 1,555 | |
| 8 | | B | 51.78% | -1.16% | 14.73% | 10.14% | 1,290 | |
| 9 | | B | 51.67% | -1.27% | 13.48% | 12.68% | 1,614 | |
| 10 | | A | 44.61% | -8.33% | 16.74% | 2.11% | 269 |
Best Maokai Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai artifact item is Titanic Hydra with a 100.00% win rate (+47.06% vs base), 16.43% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is The Indomitable with a 0.47% pick rate and 61.67% win rate. Lightshield Crest has the highest first place rate at 22.39%. The top three Maokai artifact items are Titanic Hydra, Silvermere Dawn, and Death's Defiance.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 100.00% | +47.06% | 16.43% | 0.09% | 11 | ||
| A | 84.85% | +31.91% | 21.78% | 0.26% | 33 | ||
| A | 81.82% | +28.88% | 20.80% | 0.09% | 11 | ||
| 4 | A | 78.43% | +25.49% | 22.39% | 0.40% | 51 | |
| 5 | A | 73.33% | +20.39% | 19.93% | 0.12% | 15 | |
| 6 | A | 66.67% | +13.73% | 19.59% | 0.45% | 57 | |
| 7 | A | 63.89% | +10.95% | 17.75% | 0.28% | 36 | |
| 8 | A | 61.67% | +8.73% | 21.87% | 0.47% | 60 | |
| 9 | A | 60.78% | +7.84% | 19.08% | 0.40% | 51 | |
| 10 | A | 58.00% | +5.06% | 21.15% | 0.39% | 50 | |
| 11 | A | 53.57% | +0.63% | 20.97% | 0.22% | 28 | |
| 12 | A | 36.36% | -16.58% | 17.83% | 0.17% | 22 |
Best Maokai Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Maokai radiant item is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 84.21% win rate (+31.27% vs base), 13.79% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.24% pick rate and 73.33% win rate. Radiant Spirit Visage has the highest first place rate at 16.44%. The top three Maokai radiant items are Radiant Dragon's Claw, Radiant Spirit Visage, and Radiant Warmog's Armor.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 84.21% | +31.27% | 13.79% | 0.15% | 19 | ||
| B | 76.92% | +23.98% | 16.44% | 0.10% | 13 | ||
| B | 73.33% | +20.39% | 15.73% | 0.24% | 30 | ||
| 4 | B | 68.75% | +15.81% | 14.33% | 0.13% | 16 | |
| 5 | B | 46.15% | -6.79% | 15.57% | 0.10% | 13 | |
| 6 | B | 36.36% | -16.58% | 13.78% | 0.09% | 11 |
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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 Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Warmog's Armor with a 61.22% top four rate, 16.33% first place rate, and 3.90 average placement. This build is picked 0.37% of the time.
What is the best item for Maokai?
The best item for Maokai is Dragon's Claw with a 60.53% win rate. This item is picked 6.79% of the time and has won 523 matches across 864 games.
Which item is most popular on Maokai?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Maokai with a 12.68% pick rate. This item maintains a 51.67% win rate and has been used in 1,614 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Maokai?
The top 3 items for Maokai are Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, and Bramble Vest with an average win rate of 60.20%. 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 8,926 total matches. Dragon's Claw has the most wins with 523 victories.
Should I always build Dragon's Claw on Maokai?
While Dragon's Claw has the highest win rate at 60.53%, the best Maokai build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage, and Bramble Vest 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 5 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 recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 4. Maokai's best item build achieves a +8.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 52.9%. 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 +8.3% 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 56.5% in TFT Set 4, which is +3.5% compared to the base rate of 52.9%. The best Maokai item build reaches 61.2% top four rate with a 3.90 average placement.
What is the best Maokai emblem?
The best Maokai emblem is Syphoner Emblem with a 66.67% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.07% of the time and has been used in 9 matches.
What is the top Maokai radiant item?
The top Maokai radiant item is Radiant Evenshroud with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Maokai artifact?
The best Maokai artifact is Blighting Jewel with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.