Bardvs Maokai
Bard vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Bard wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Maokai based on 19 games. Bard holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Bard vs Maokai matchup.
Bard Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Bard 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.
Maokai(52.6%)Who Wins the Bard vs Maokai Matchup?
Bard vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Bard vs Maokai matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Bard wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 47.4%, giving Bard a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Bard dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Maokai 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 418 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Bard has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Maokai's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Bard vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Bard, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Bard Build Against Maokai
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Bard needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Bard against Maokai are Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate and Mikael's Blessing. This combination gives Bard 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 Bard vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Bard54.5%Maokai45.5%Bard50.0%Maokai50.0%Bard dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Bard can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Bard at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Maokai. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Bard holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Maokai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Bard Runes Against Maokai
Domination
Resolve
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Bard to press their advantage against Maokai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Bard matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Bard'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 Bard build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.10% | 141 | 1.0 | 483 | 9,203 | 45.9% | 46.3% | |
| 51.20% | 125 | 1.1 | 490 | 9,064 | 49.2% | 53.3% | |
| 47.42% | 97 | 1.1 | 509 | 9,632 | 46.1% | 48.3% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 1.0 | 484 | 8,906 | 58.5% | 46.5% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 1.0 | 469 | 9,081 | 52.6% | 47.5% | |
| 43.84% | 73 | 1.0 | 445 | 8,856 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.0 | 503 | 9,097 | 47.5% | 48.5% | |
| 56.94% | 72 | 1.0 | 491 | 10,059 | 58.3% | 56.3% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 1.0 | 497 | 8,942 | 48.5% | 36.8% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 1.0 | 472 | 9,306 | 48.3% | 59.5% | |
| 40.91% | 66 | 1.1 | 489 | 9,020 | 46.7% | 36.1% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 1.1 | 455 | 8,703 | 55.2% | 46.4% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 0.9 | 551 | 8,747 | 45.2% | 48.0% | |
| 63.27% | 49 | 1.0 | 532 | 9,841 | 59.1% | 66.7% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.0 | 502 | 9,709 | 66.7% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.0 | 564 | 10,236 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 67.44% | 43 | 1.0 | 495 | 10,115 | 77.8% | 60.0% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.0 | 440 | 8,857 | 42.9% | 47.1% | |
| 71.05% | 38 | 0.9 | 442 | 9,489 | 72.2% | 70.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 1.2 | 475 | 9,749 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 0.9 | 496 | 9,148 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.2 | 447 | 9,355 | 38.5% | 59.1% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 1.2 | 581 | 10,448 | 36.4% | 59.1% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.0 | 601 | 10,013 | 38.5% | 68.4% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 0.9 | 526 | 9,744 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 476 | 9,380 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.1 | 518 | 9,953 | 41.7% | 47.4% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.0 | 583 | 8,959 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.1 | 545 | 8,994 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.2 | 477 | 9,895 | 45.5% | 80.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 0.9 | 462 | 8,786 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 474 | 9,906 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 555 | 8,575 | 58.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 467 | 8,705 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.1 | 553 | 10,066 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 470 | 9,743 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.0 | 503 | 9,002 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 513 | 10,764 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 580 | 11,101 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 509 | 10,773 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.3 | 514 | 10,856 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 560 | 10,030 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 505 | 11,342 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 444 | 6,162 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.1 | 573 | 9,696 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 434 | 6,262 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.8 | 517 | 8,982 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 512 | 8,271 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 516 | 10,321 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 498 | 9,308 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Bard vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bard do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Bard wins the Bard vs Maokai matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Bard do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Bard has the advantage against Maokai with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Bard players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Bard do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Bard takes over the Bard vs Maokai matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Bard vs Maokai matchup?
Bard wins the matchup against Maokai with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Bard is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Bard build against Maokai?
The best Bard build against Maokai includes Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate, Mikael's Blessing with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Bard runes against Maokai?
The best Bard runes against Maokai use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Bard vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Bard counter Maokai?
Yes, Bard has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 52.6% win rate. Bard strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Bard against Maokai?
When playing Bard against Maokai, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.