Evelynn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Evelynnvs Maokai

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Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Evelynn vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Evelynn based on 5 games. Evelynn wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Evelynn vs Maokai matchup.

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Evelynn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Evelynn 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
Evelynn - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Evelynn
40.0% WR
VS
Maokai vs Evelynn matchup - 60.0% win rate
Maokai
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Evelynn vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Evelynn vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.8
CS / min
1.8
683
DMG / min
589
10,652
Gold / game
10,910
356
Heal / min
544
511
DMG Mitigated / min
1,597
0.5
CC / min
2.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Evelynn vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Evelynn vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Evelynn's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Evelynn controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Evelynn needs to press advantages before Maokai reaches their power spikes, while Maokai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Evelynn 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.

Evelynn vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Evelynn in League of Legends

Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Evelynn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Evelynn
1.8Maokai
Maokai significantly out-farms Evelynn by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Maokai a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Evelynn players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
683Evelynn
589Maokai
Evelynn heavily out-damages Maokai by 94 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 Evelynn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,652Evelynn
10,910Maokai
Evelynn and Maokai generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 258 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Evelynn
2.1Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Evelynn, with 1.6 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. Evelynn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
867Evelynn
2,140Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Evelynn, healing and mitigating 1,274 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Evelynn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Evelynn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Evelynn Build Against Maokai

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Evelynn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Evelynn against Maokai are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Evelynn 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 Evelynn vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Evelynn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Evelynn early game win rateEvelynn50.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Late Game
Maokai
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Evelynn late game win rateEvelynn33.3%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Evelynn and Maokai, with Evelynn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Evelynn. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Evelynn has the edge early, but Maokai gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Evelynn Runes Against Maokai

Domination rune tree - Evelynn primary runes vs MaokaiDomination
Electrocute - best Evelynn rune vs MaokaiSudden Impact - best Evelynn rune vs MaokaiGrisly Mementos - best Evelynn rune vs MaokaiRelentless Hunter - best Evelynn rune vs Maokai
Sorcery rune tree - Evelynn secondary runes vs MaokaiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Evelynn rune vs MaokaiAbsolute Focus - best Evelynn rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

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


Evelynn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Evelynn'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 Evelynn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Evelynn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.75%1140.681113,09455.0%50.0%
53.57%1120.784212,47952.3%54.4%
49.50%1010.675211,68752.3%47.4%
41.11%900.675311,47743.8%38.1%
51.72%870.672711,55651.9%51.4%
46.51%860.781112,71440.0%51.0%
44.19%860.790513,16137.1%49.0%
48.75%800.777711,99051.4%46.7%
56.16%730.682412,56157.6%55.0%
45.59%680.781812,53632.0%53.5%
51.52%660.779412,63054.2%50.0%
45.83%480.877212,57944.0%47.8%
50.00%480.782712,98446.7%51.5%
42.55%470.680911,02337.5%47.8%
42.22%450.781312,78343.8%41.4%
48.84%430.673211,01948.1%50.0%
40.48%420.578611,75943.8%38.5%
30.00%400.779612,46835.3%26.1%
44.74%380.577213,09138.5%48.0%
35.14%370.773511,63527.8%42.1%
50.00%360.778612,51246.1%52.2%
38.24%340.781913,85311.1%48.0%
50.00%340.772311,36046.7%52.6%
42.42%330.774911,85652.6%28.6%
54.55%330.782313,03455.6%53.3%
45.45%330.784611,76158.8%31.3%
46.88%320.674312,17863.6%38.1%
37.93%290.680312,23628.6%46.7%
62.07%290.687113,18853.9%68.8%
34.62%260.679612,88237.5%33.3%
50.00%240.896513,35150.0%50.0%
65.22%230.682414,89557.1%68.8%
63.64%220.977811,49160.0%71.4%
44.44%180.768810,23836.4%57.1%
47.06%170.981312,20342.9%50.0%
31.25%160.891614,0220.0%41.7%
53.33%151.079711,72066.7%44.4%
80.00%150.498513,28083.3%77.8%
80.00%150.81,03913,76180.0%80.0%
40.00%150.799611,61028.6%50.0%
53.33%150.686112,52333.3%66.7%
50.00%140.591614,03775.0%40.0%
64.29%140.576510,55755.6%80.0%
61.54%130.583312,78125.0%77.8%
38.46%130.757810,83822.2%75.0%
58.33%120.687612,22857.1%60.0%
41.67%120.681113,13250.0%37.5%
40.00%100.972012,46575.0%16.7%
60.00%100.676112,7340.0%75.0%
70.00%100.574212,93550.0%83.3%
40.00%100.780312,41260.0%20.0%
44.44%90.889211,83950.0%33.3%
62.50%80.573811,68150.0%66.7%
85.71%71.057110,83475.0%100.0%
28.57%70.557111,57866.7%0.0%
14.29%70.675312,5230.0%16.7%
28.57%70.587713,9540.0%33.3%
100.00%70.686013,079100.0%100.0%
100.00%70.585513,396100.0%100.0%
50.00%61.34357,61640.0%100.0%
40.00%50.373110,99350.0%33.3%
0.00%51.577913,7040.0%0.0%
80.00%50.470011,55850.0%100.0%
40.00%50.868310,65250.0%33.3%
40.00%50.770112,704100.0%25.0%

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Evelynn vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Evelynn do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Evelynn vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Evelynn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Evelynn do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Evelynn has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Evelynn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Evelynn do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Evelynn vs Maokai matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Evelynn vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Evelynn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Evelynn build against Maokai?

The best Evelynn build against Maokai includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Evelynn runes against Maokai?

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

Does Evelynn counter Maokai?

No, Evelynn struggles against Maokai with only a 40.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Evelynn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Evelynn against Maokai?

When playing Evelynn 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.