Ahri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
5.4%

Ahrivs Maokai

FMageAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ahri vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Maokai wins with a 81.8% win rate (+63.6%) over Ahri based on 11 games. Maokai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Maokai matchup.

Ahri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Maokai - 18.2% win rateMaokai(18.2%)
Ahri - 18.2% win rate in this matchup
Ahri
18.2% WR
VS
Maokai vs Ahri matchup - 81.8% win rate
Maokai
81.8% WR

Who Wins the Ahri vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Ahri vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 11
18.2%
Win Rate
81.8%
3.8
CS / min
2.8
813
DMG / min
586
12,396
Gold / game
11,763
163
Heal / min
353
416
DMG Mitigated / min
1,138
0.9
CC / min
2.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Ahri vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Ahri vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 81.8% win rate compared to Ahri's 18.2%, giving Maokai a 63.6 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ahri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Maokai leads by 912 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Maokai overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ahri vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Ahri wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.8Ahri
2.8Maokai
Ahri significantly out-farms Maokai by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ahri a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
813Ahri
586Maokai
Ahri heavily out-damages Maokai by 227 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Maokai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ahri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,396Ahri
11,763Maokai
Ahri earns 633 more gold per game than Maokai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ahri slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Ahri
2.1Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Ahri, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Maokai far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Ahri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
579Ahri
1,491Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Ahri, healing and mitigating 912 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ahri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ahri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ahri Build Against Maokai

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Maokai are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ahri early game win rateAhri0.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai100.0%
Late Game
Maokai
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Ahri late game win rateAhri22.2%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai77.8%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ahri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ahri Runes Against Maokai

Sorcery rune tree - Ahri primary runes vs MaokaiSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ahri rune vs MaokaiManaflow Band - best Ahri rune vs MaokaiTranscendence - best Ahri rune vs MaokaiGathering Storm - best Ahri rune vs Maokai
Precision rune tree - Ahri secondary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ahri rune vs MaokaiCoup de Grace - best Ahri rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Ahri the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ahri's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ahri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.34%5336.778811,70748.1%50.1%
45.18%4676.375210,72642.6%47.5%
53.62%4146.582611,38650.5%56.1%
46.99%3666.482511,18945.1%48.7%
49.72%3526.273911,18151.1%48.8%
46.70%3496.478311,34446.6%46.8%
51.17%3426.485611,26150.3%51.8%
54.10%3296.592411,48052.4%55.8%
47.63%3176.776511,13053.3%42.3%
49.83%3016.483411,57248.6%50.9%
46.33%3006.276511,30850.9%43.4%
45.58%2836.177911,03442.3%48.4%
47.08%2586.294911,33948.4%45.9%
48.21%2516.272111,10545.7%50.0%
54.74%2326.480911,81550.6%57.3%
51.20%2096.691511,36953.1%49.6%
54.81%2086.586711,09952.5%56.9%
56.31%2066.578111,34661.2%52.9%
50.73%2056.680211,21751.7%50.0%
45.05%2026.480011,48939.5%49.1%
54.00%2006.483911,81250.6%56.2%
53.16%1906.781911,82248.0%56.6%
48.35%1826.481711,71252.9%45.6%
46.70%1826.787412,08743.8%48.6%
54.80%1776.889311,82049.4%59.6%
54.90%1536.687612,35464.4%48.9%
46.71%1526.278311,37147.5%46.1%
57.05%1496.489911,53662.7%51.4%
59.18%1476.681712,05055.2%61.8%
46.53%1446.280410,89348.6%44.4%
53.85%1436.679711,97549.1%57.0%
50.00%1426.684111,47447.7%52.0%
52.89%1216.489711,05247.0%60.0%
56.67%1207.187611,87347.9%62.5%
50.00%1146.688011,64554.0%46.9%
58.42%1016.583711,63552.3%63.2%
54.74%956.587011,72852.3%56.9%
37.21%866.785811,13942.9%31.8%
58.11%747.081110,57958.1%58.1%
52.86%706.687012,39053.1%52.6%
47.76%676.384210,60548.7%46.4%
44.44%636.577112,21244.0%44.7%
60.00%606.180411,10056.5%62.2%
52.54%596.375111,10747.6%55.3%
49.12%576.590612,25443.5%52.9%
60.71%567.288211,66453.6%67.9%
46.94%496.581810,55431.8%59.3%
53.19%474.475010,48938.1%65.4%
53.19%476.286312,78440.0%59.4%
44.68%476.682111,59043.8%45.2%
50.00%446.384510,61960.0%41.7%
43.18%446.175410,88930.0%54.2%
52.50%406.593110,93246.7%56.0%
60.00%406.778810,93761.1%59.1%
43.24%376.092610,59731.3%52.4%
46.88%327.398012,22661.5%36.8%
58.06%317.11,0029,83260.0%54.5%
56.67%306.172311,11938.9%83.3%
56.67%307.085112,09775.0%44.4%
58.62%297.295611,82356.3%61.5%
57.14%286.776312,54770.0%50.0%
40.74%276.174810,96430.8%50.0%
60.00%256.489312,76358.3%61.5%
45.83%246.687110,79254.5%38.5%
58.33%246.488012,29228.6%70.6%
62.50%246.97799,61162.5%62.5%
52.17%237.21,03112,16470.0%38.5%
52.17%236.598710,97555.6%50.0%
57.14%216.086811,64463.6%50.0%
42.86%216.48339,83350.0%36.4%
57.89%193.977410,40954.5%62.5%
68.42%196.48409,96054.5%87.5%
47.37%196.375511,82285.7%25.0%
66.67%186.586312,888100.0%53.9%
47.06%176.394812,28333.3%62.5%
37.50%165.984511,10616.7%50.0%
62.50%166.990612,69880.0%54.5%
33.33%156.288011,89728.6%37.5%
60.00%156.485510,25477.8%33.3%
71.43%146.21,00313,14260.0%77.8%
23.08%136.995014,45850.0%18.2%
53.85%136.81,21512,59042.9%66.7%
75.00%122.15637,20590.0%0.0%
50.00%127.21,04813,03750.0%50.0%
50.00%124.383612,20975.0%37.5%
50.00%126.81,13010,99542.9%60.0%
58.33%127.29329,53177.8%0.0%
18.18%113.881312,3960.0%22.2%
63.64%116.490612,54375.0%57.1%
36.36%112.35448,62937.5%33.3%
50.00%106.678112,19025.0%66.7%
60.00%106.91,05213,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%106.169612,37866.7%42.9%
60.00%103.481111,30766.7%57.1%
30.00%106.386311,46550.0%16.7%
44.44%96.886011,04266.7%33.3%
55.56%97.187911,49133.3%66.7%
33.33%93.385512,13666.7%16.7%
33.33%92.076411,87033.3%33.3%
55.56%96.499211,49366.7%50.0%
50.00%86.882613,324100.0%42.9%
75.00%85.81,05110,820100.0%60.0%
50.00%87.087311,93480.0%0.0%
62.50%85.991110,511100.0%40.0%
62.50%82.583310,25575.0%50.0%
75.00%86.41,00312,32666.7%80.0%
12.50%86.782911,5810.0%16.7%
42.86%77.01,18315,56250.0%40.0%
57.14%77.172110,07060.0%50.0%
71.43%76.778511,15066.7%75.0%
85.71%76.31,01613,97650.0%100.0%
42.86%73.36436,89250.0%33.3%
57.14%76.480112,36250.0%60.0%
14.29%76.474412,235100.0%0.0%
57.14%75.999013,652100.0%50.0%
71.43%73.359110,27866.7%75.0%
71.43%77.387013,20250.0%80.0%
28.57%75.588310,8840.0%50.0%
57.14%76.41,00713,2470.0%66.7%
71.43%73.783211,22275.0%66.7%
83.33%64.676812,15150.0%100.0%
33.33%66.16507,53650.0%0.0%
50.00%66.263010,8050.0%60.0%
33.33%67.21,03012,8120.0%40.0%
33.33%65.998612,420100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.478610,83050.0%25.0%
66.67%66.193611,175100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.199111,295100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.28219,91775.0%100.0%
20.00%56.371110,44833.3%0.0%
40.00%56.11,03112,18233.3%50.0%
80.00%57.11,1619,92866.7%100.0%

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Ahri vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ahri do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Ahri vs Maokai matchup with a 81.8% win rate compared to Ahri's 18.2%, a 63.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ahri do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Ahri with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ahri do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Ahri vs Maokai matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ahri vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Ahri with a 81.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 63.6 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Ahri build against Maokai?

The best Ahri build against Maokai includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ahri runes against Maokai?

The best Ahri runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ahri vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ahri counter Maokai?

No, Ahri struggles against Maokai with only a 18.2% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Ahri against Maokai?

When playing Ahri against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Maokai has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.