Luluvs Maokai
Lulu vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lulu wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.5%) over Maokai based on 42 games. Lulu holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Maokai matchup.
Lulu Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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(54.8%)Who Wins the Lulu vs Maokai Matchup?
Lulu vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Lulu vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Maokai's 45.2%, giving Lulu a 9.5 percentage point advantage. Lulu 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 762 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu 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.
Lulu vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Lulu, 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 Lulu Build Against Maokai
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Maokai are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Lulu an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lulu vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Lulu50.0%Maokai50.0%Lulu57.7%Maokai42.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lulu and Maokai, with Lulu 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.
Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.7% win rate — 15.4 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Lulu 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 Lulu Runes Against Maokai
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Lulu to press their advantage against Maokai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Lulu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Lulu'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 Lulu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.70% | 227 | 0.9 | 243 | 8,263 | 42.5% | 50.4% | |
| 43.53% | 170 | 0.9 | 246 | 8,130 | 42.5% | 44.6% | |
| 37.21% | 129 | 0.9 | 271 | 8,801 | 36.4% | 37.8% | |
| 48.41% | 126 | 0.9 | 250 | 8,373 | 44.8% | 51.5% | |
| 46.90% | 113 | 1.0 | 242 | 8,261 | 45.3% | 48.3% | |
| 45.71% | 105 | 1.0 | 216 | 7,913 | 41.8% | 50.0% | |
| 54.37% | 103 | 1.0 | 226 | 8,336 | 53.7% | 55.1% | |
| 51.96% | 102 | 0.9 | 255 | 8,448 | 48.1% | 56.0% | |
| 61.96% | 92 | 0.9 | 226 | 8,411 | 61.4% | 62.5% | |
| 48.75% | 80 | 0.9 | 259 | 7,953 | 44.4% | 54.3% | |
| 38.67% | 75 | 0.9 | 245 | 8,185 | 30.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 1.0 | 250 | 8,517 | 59.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 0.9 | 257 | 8,198 | 56.4% | 58.1% | |
| 55.71% | 70 | 1.0 | 248 | 8,540 | 44.8% | 63.4% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 0.9 | 269 | 8,419 | 51.7% | 40.5% | |
| 40.32% | 62 | 1.0 | 206 | 8,117 | 29.6% | 48.6% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 1.0 | 216 | 8,247 | 60.7% | 40.6% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 0.9 | 284 | 8,687 | 43.8% | 63.0% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 0.9 | 255 | 8,600 | 48.1% | 51.6% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.0 | 233 | 8,577 | 31.8% | 63.3% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 281 | 8,818 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 1.0 | 225 | 8,869 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,290 | 36.0% | 57.9% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 0.9 | 258 | 8,500 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 0.9 | 279 | 8,926 | 50.0% | 57.7% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 0.9 | 267 | 8,702 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 0.9 | 260 | 8,833 | 44.4% | 81.0% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 0.9 | 232 | 9,150 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 35.14% | 37 | 1.0 | 245 | 8,307 | 40.0% | 29.4% | |
| 66.67% | 36 | 0.9 | 236 | 8,607 | 68.4% | 64.7% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 0.9 | 256 | 9,070 | 70.6% | 30.8% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.0 | 245 | 8,965 | 63.6% | 61.5% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.0 | 243 | 8,823 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.0 | 287 | 8,797 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.1 | 303 | 9,126 | 71.4% | 30.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.9 | 222 | 8,391 | 63.6% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.8 | 290 | 9,212 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.5 | 361 | 8,336 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.3 | 394 | 9,631 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.9 | 257 | 9,018 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 261 | 6,895 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 218 | 8,603 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.8 | 292 | 8,020 | 55.6% | 100.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.3 | 271 | 9,193 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.0 | 244 | 7,805 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,226 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.1 | 275 | 6,672 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 237 | 9,738 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.9 | 244 | 9,789 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.6 | 423 | 10,157 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 321 | 9,162 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 635 | 8,194 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 460 | 7,936 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 323 | 8,138 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 221 | 8,067 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
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Lulu vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lulu do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Lulu wins the Lulu vs Maokai matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Maokai's 45.2%, a 9.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Lulu do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Lulu do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Lulu takes over the Lulu vs Maokai matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to 42.3%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Lulu vs Maokai matchup?
Lulu wins the matchup against Maokai with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.5 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Lulu build against Maokai?
The best Lulu build against Maokai includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Lulu runes against Maokai?
The best Lulu runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Lulu vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Lulu counter Maokai?
Yes, Lulu has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 54.8% win rate. Lulu strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Lulu against Maokai?
When playing Lulu 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.