Braumvs Maokai
Braum vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Braum wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Maokai based on 9 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Braum scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Braum build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Braum vs Maokai matchup.
Braum Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Braum 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.
Who Wins the Braum vs Maokai Matchup?
Braum vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Braum vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Braum wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 44.4%, giving Braum a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Braum outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Braum reaches their power spikes, while Braum should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Maokai leads by 260 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Braum players can confidently pick into Maokai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Maokai away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Braum vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Braum, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Braum Build Against Maokai
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Braum needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Braum against Maokai are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Braum an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Braum vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Braum40.0%
Maokai60.0%Braum75.0%Maokai25.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Braum. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Braum is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Braum, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Maokai must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Braum reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Braum survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Braum Runes Against Maokai
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Braum to press their advantage against Maokai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Braum matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Braum'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 Braum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.45% | 55 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,724 | 22.2% | 56.8% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 0.9 | 298 | 8,582 | 56.5% | 56.3% | |
| 70.59% | 51 | 0.9 | 321 | 8,733 | 75.0% | 67.7% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 294 | 8,142 | 47.4% | 52.4% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,544 | 38.5% | 60.9% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 314 | 8,291 | 69.2% | 38.1% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 0.9 | 301 | 7,866 | 30.8% | 42.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 282 | 9,484 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 281 | 8,590 | 81.8% | 35.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.0 | 325 | 8,627 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.9 | 306 | 8,742 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 0.9 | 275 | 7,894 | 54.5% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.9 | 330 | 9,905 | 50.0% | 57.9% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 0.9 | 338 | 8,408 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.1 | 292 | 7,291 | 44.4% | 62.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.9 | 330 | 8,757 | 83.3% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 317 | 7,121 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 267 | 6,998 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 344 | 7,518 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 310 | 8,900 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 336 | 8,784 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.2 | 318 | 8,362 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 283 | 7,058 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 305 | 6,961 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 293 | 8,900 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.0 | 314 | 9,349 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 327 | 10,201 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 292 | 8,516 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 282 | 7,796 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 309 | 8,468 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,380 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 316 | 7,804 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 312 | 8,194 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 281 | 7,672 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.7 | 302 | 8,196 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 251 | 10,065 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 269 | 5,799 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 395 | 7,193 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 357 | 11,726 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 320 | 9,398 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
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Braum vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Braum do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Braum wins the Braum vs Maokai matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Braum do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Braum with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Braum do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Braum takes over the Braum vs Maokai matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Braum scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Braum vs Maokai matchup?
Braum wins the matchup against Maokai with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Braum is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Braum build against Maokai?
The best Braum build against Maokai includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Braum runes against Maokai?
The best Braum runes against Maokai use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Braum vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Braum counter Maokai?
Yes, Braum has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 55.6% win rate. Braum strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Braum against Maokai?
When playing Braum against Maokai, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Maokai. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.