Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Hecarimvs Maokai

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Hecarim wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Maokai based on 10 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Maokai matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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 - 70.0% win rateMaokai(70.0%)
Hecarim - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
70.0% WR
VS
Maokai vs Hecarim matchup - 30.0% win rate
Maokai
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Maokai Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
676
DMG / min
746
12,917
Gold / game
10,776
782
Heal / min
581
1,417
DMG Mitigated / min
1,561
0.7
CC / min
2.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Hecarim vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 30.0%, giving Hecarim a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Hecarim
0.9Maokai
Hecarim edges out Maokai by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
676Hecarim
746Maokai
Maokai deals 70 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Maokai's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,917Hecarim
10,776Maokai
Hecarim generates a commanding 2,141 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.7Hecarim
2.3Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Hecarim, 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. Hecarim should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,199Hecarim
2,143Maokai
Hecarim heals and mitigates 57 more damage per minute than Maokai, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Hecarim to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Maokai.

Best Hecarim Build Against Maokai

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Maokai are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim75.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai25.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim66.7%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai33.3%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Maokai

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs MaokaiTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs MaokaiLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs MaokaiLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Maokai
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs MaokaiSorcery
Celerity - best Hecarim rune vs MaokaiNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Maokai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim 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
46.56%1311.173313,59845.6%47.3%
43.20%1251.158611,94847.1%38.2%
43.55%1241.269812,70940.8%45.3%
43.48%1151.166913,15131.3%52.2%
42.57%1011.162712,04742.9%42.3%
50.52%971.165512,88646.5%53.7%
47.83%921.165212,46050.0%46.0%
46.84%791.269512,78742.9%50.0%
51.90%791.062511,79852.2%51.5%
50.67%751.166212,23346.0%55.3%
56.00%751.265513,00556.7%55.6%
45.00%601.270911,88146.4%43.8%
44.64%561.269812,16244.1%45.5%
29.09%551.061111,57642.3%17.2%
34.62%521.262111,89942.9%25.0%
50.98%511.161213,38766.7%42.4%
50.98%511.172513,57554.5%48.3%
48.98%491.168813,07444.0%54.2%
41.67%481.173412,94539.1%44.0%
55.81%431.062311,67763.0%43.8%
51.22%411.071812,65550.0%52.9%
52.50%401.376812,82855.6%50.0%
48.72%391.170111,55952.4%44.4%
55.26%381.177013,99163.2%47.4%
56.76%371.067612,42175.0%35.3%
56.76%371.070012,26266.7%47.4%
45.71%351.064412,11750.0%42.1%
52.94%341.15989,55452.2%54.5%
48.48%331.363212,51653.3%44.4%
43.75%320.964311,76041.2%46.7%
38.71%311.170213,79350.0%33.3%
41.94%311.366513,31657.1%29.4%
70.00%301.065413,12468.8%71.4%
33.33%301.373012,42431.3%35.7%
57.14%281.381712,91650.0%62.5%
57.69%261.465411,69457.1%58.3%
54.17%241.278512,08764.3%40.0%
65.22%231.282612,70366.7%63.6%
60.00%201.160011,62066.7%54.5%
57.89%191.483315,56075.0%45.5%
47.37%191.177912,93750.0%45.5%
50.00%180.978213,16833.3%58.3%
31.25%161.062712,05128.6%33.3%
46.67%151.162513,45650.0%45.5%
40.00%151.265914,17666.7%22.2%
73.33%151.166811,10985.7%62.5%
50.00%121.670213,35460.0%42.9%
41.67%121.256311,17233.3%50.0%
41.67%121.059712,44533.3%50.0%
45.45%111.176912,54850.0%44.4%
63.64%111.967211,45957.1%75.0%
36.36%110.959110,37850.0%20.0%
45.45%111.053710,75150.0%42.9%
36.36%111.070614,4050.0%40.0%
70.00%101.267612,91775.0%66.7%
40.00%101.175812,28425.0%50.0%
44.44%91.261614,07966.7%33.3%
33.33%92.066111,79640.0%25.0%
22.22%91.063011,17666.7%0.0%
55.56%91.358112,75850.0%57.1%
66.67%91.158610,71457.1%100.0%
25.00%81.24599,57420.0%33.3%
42.86%71.84959,65333.3%50.0%
71.43%71.97529,32650.0%100.0%
57.14%71.371414,67666.7%50.0%
33.33%61.368112,00266.7%0.0%
50.00%62.179013,1240.0%75.0%
66.67%60.970412,94366.7%66.7%

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Hecarim vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Maokai matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Hecarim do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Maokai with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Maokai in the late game?

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

Who wins the Hecarim vs Maokai matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Maokai with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Maokai?

The best Hecarim build against Maokai includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Hecarim runes against Maokai?

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

Does Hecarim counter Maokai?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 70.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Maokai?

When playing Hecarim 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.