Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Gragasvs Maokai

FFighterMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gragas vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gragas based on 5 games. Gragas wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Maokai matchup.

Gragas Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Gragas vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Gragas vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
3.1
CS / min
2.5
1,052
DMG / min
950
14,491
Gold / game
12,661
543
Heal / min
741
1,240
DMG Mitigated / min
1,961
1.7
CC / min
3.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Gragas vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Gragas 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 Gragas's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gragas controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gragas 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 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas 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.

Gragas vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.1Gragas
2.5Maokai
Gragas edges out Maokai by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gragas.
Damage
1,052Gragas
950Maokai
Gragas heavily out-damages Maokai by 102 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 Gragas's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,491Gragas
12,661Maokai
Gragas generates a commanding 1,830 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Gragas consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Gragas
3.0Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Gragas, with 1.3 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. Gragas should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,783Gragas
2,702Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Gragas, healing and mitigating 919 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gragas is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gragas, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gragas Build Against Maokai

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gragas
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas50.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Late Game
Maokai
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas33.3%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gragas and Maokai, with Gragas 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 Gragas. 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 — Gragas 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 Gragas Runes Against Maokai

Domination rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs MaokaiDomination
Electrocute - best Gragas rune vs MaokaiSudden Impact - best Gragas rune vs MaokaiGrisly Mementos - best Gragas rune vs MaokaiUltimate Hunter - best Gragas rune vs Maokai
Sorcery rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs MaokaiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gragas rune vs MaokaiTranscendence - best Gragas rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

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


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gragas matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%526.383711,25651.9%40.0%
55.17%296.284111,78250.0%60.0%
55.17%296.377411,21768.8%38.5%
46.43%282.873911,92460.0%30.8%
50.00%245.71,00411,77642.9%52.9%
56.52%236.370510,47441.7%72.7%
39.13%235.67149,37133.3%42.9%
54.55%225.682412,27455.6%53.9%
40.91%226.268011,17110.0%66.7%
38.10%215.478211,55485.7%14.3%
45.00%205.970810,20422.2%63.6%
47.37%196.380312,30650.0%45.5%
42.11%196.072111,46166.7%30.8%
52.63%195.978310,63650.0%55.6%
61.11%186.281513,014100.0%41.7%
50.00%186.279210,48528.6%63.6%
58.82%177.182712,65557.1%60.0%
43.75%165.680810,73544.4%42.9%
73.33%150.966312,08677.8%66.7%
46.67%155.299611,45542.9%50.0%
46.67%155.289412,39320.0%60.0%
33.33%155.392313,36920.0%40.0%
40.00%155.96739,45750.0%20.0%
42.86%145.374811,62640.0%44.4%
64.29%145.584312,06771.4%57.1%
28.57%145.981512,03625.0%30.0%
50.00%141.081812,99050.0%50.0%
46.15%135.887211,20050.0%44.4%
23.08%136.56559,51440.0%12.5%
46.15%136.175711,21780.0%25.0%
50.00%125.689312,38033.3%55.6%
33.33%125.993111,16633.3%33.3%
41.67%125.075010,21842.9%40.0%
58.33%126.195112,46250.0%62.5%
50.00%125.86639,58028.6%80.0%
63.64%116.090514,253100.0%55.6%
45.45%115.56407,80033.3%100.0%
54.55%111.676813,96366.7%50.0%
72.73%115.190113,339100.0%62.5%
45.45%115.684710,59660.0%33.3%
30.00%105.691014,2680.0%33.3%
70.00%101.762011,51350.0%75.0%
60.00%105.065310,57360.0%60.0%
44.44%94.799910,69616.7%100.0%
66.67%95.66189,56380.0%50.0%
44.44%96.885611,32740.0%50.0%
11.11%95.65629,48620.0%0.0%
50.00%86.776610,38533.3%100.0%
25.00%81.670112,52433.3%20.0%
25.00%83.555911,93933.3%20.0%
62.50%82.075713,229100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.583212,95050.0%33.3%
14.29%75.87239,52425.0%0.0%
57.14%75.969210,83280.0%0.0%
57.14%75.380111,29050.0%66.7%
71.43%70.664611,09980.0%50.0%
57.14%72.683813,20450.0%60.0%
42.86%77.062610,65333.3%50.0%
71.43%73.284310,99350.0%100.0%
85.71%76.091612,474100.0%66.7%
42.86%73.882812,3330.0%60.0%
33.33%61.64747,97140.0%0.0%
83.33%63.478414,257100.0%75.0%
83.33%61.360110,46250.0%100.0%
16.67%61.667213,341100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.869611,3610.0%16.7%
50.00%60.978513,04750.0%50.0%
66.67%63.91,00112,407100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.45558,53080.0%100.0%
33.33%65.21,11714,0120.0%33.3%
50.00%65.171712,16133.3%66.7%
33.33%61.951910,82450.0%25.0%
83.33%65.566810,022100.0%50.0%
50.00%63.595914,1720.0%50.0%
20.00%53.854211,257100.0%0.0%
80.00%53.15518,678100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26668,98366.7%0.0%
40.00%53.656610,9200.0%50.0%
80.00%51.993715,469100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.85229,86350.0%66.7%
40.00%53.11,05214,49150.0%33.3%
100.00%51.982812,412100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.23948,95733.3%100.0%

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Gragas vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Gragas vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gragas's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gragas do against Maokai in the early game?

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

How does Gragas do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Gragas 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 Gragas vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Gragas with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gragas build against Maokai?

The best Gragas build against Maokai includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Cryptbloom, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gragas runes against Maokai?

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

Does Gragas counter Maokai?

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

How do I play Gragas against Maokai?

When playing Gragas 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.