Maokai, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%
Ban Rate
0.3%

Maokai ARAM Build & Stats

Maokai A TierTankSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
1,955
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Maokai ARAM stats show Maokai with a 53.9% win rate and ranking #45 in ARAM mode. Discover Maokai's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Maokai ARAM Performance

Maokai B Tier
53.9%Win Rate
0.6%Pick Rate
#45Win Rank
89Matches

Combat Stats

5.0Kills
10.7Deaths
30.4Assists

Damage Stats

22,153Dealt
55,704Taken
12,491Gold

Utility Stats

17,128Healing
12Shielding
Maokai is a competitive champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 53.9% win rate and a 0.6% pick rate. Maokai ranks #45 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Maokai excels at absorbing damage, healing and support.
Very small sampleBased on 89 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

📊Maokai ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile

See how Maokai compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.

⚔️Damage DealerBottom 13%

Maokai focuses less on raw damage, prioritizing other aspects of gameplay.

🛡️Tank / FrontlineTop 3%

Maokai excels at absorbing damage, tanking more than 97% of all ARAM champions.

💚Healer / SupportTop 10%

Maokai is a top-tier healer, providing more sustain than 90% of ARAM champions.

💀KDA / SurvivalTop 38%

Maokai has solid survival skills with a respectable kill participation rate.

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 89 ARAM matches, Maokai plays best as a frontline tank and team healer. With elite-level stats in their primary role, Maokai is highly impactful when played correctly.

To optimize Maokai's ARAM build for Patch 16.20, prioritize the highest win-rate items. The top-performing build features Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair as core items, achieving a 83.3% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 2 builds average 80.6% win rate. Keep adjusting your build to the enemy team as each game develops.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Matches
1
Heartsteel - Core item 1 for Maokai ARAM buildSpirit Visage - Core item 2 for Maokai ARAM buildUnending Despair - Core item 3 for Maokai ARAM build
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Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai ARAM build
C Tier83.3%+29.4%6
2
Heartsteel - Core item 1 for Maokai ARAM buildThornmail - Core item 2 for Maokai ARAM buildSpirit Visage - Core item 3 for Maokai ARAM build
Kaenic Rookern - Situational item option for Maokai ARAM buildUnending Despair - Situational item option for Maokai ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai ARAM build
F Tier77.8%+23.9%9
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Master Maokai on the Howling Abyss

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Champions that synergize best with Maokai in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.

Champion
Win Rate
WR Diff
Mordekaiser - Best ARAM ally for MaokaiMordekaiser80.0%+26.1%
Miss Fortune - Best ARAM ally for MaokaiMiss Fortune75.0%+21.1%
Caitlyn - Best ARAM ally for MaokaiCaitlyn66.7%+12.7%
Ziggs - Best ARAM ally for MaokaiZiggs66.7%+12.7%
Yasuo - Best ARAM ally for MaokaiYasuo66.7%+12.7%

Champions that counter Maokai in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Tristana - Maokai ARAM counterTristana25.0%-28.9%
Brand - Maokai ARAM counterBrand30.0%-23.9%
Xin Zhao - Maokai ARAM counterXin Zhao33.3%-20.6%
Jinx - Maokai ARAM counterJinx37.5%-16.4%
Zyra - Maokai ARAM counterZyra40.0%-13.9%

Champions that Maokai performs best against in ARAM. Target these matchups for higher win rates.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Vayne - Maokai beats in ARAMVayne85.7%+31.8%
Blitzcrank - Maokai beats in ARAMBlitzcrank83.3%+29.4%
Hecarim - Maokai beats in ARAMHecarim80.0%+26.1%
Karthus - Maokai beats in ARAMKarthus80.0%+26.1%
Smolder - Maokai beats in ARAMSmolder80.0%+26.1%

Is Maokai Good in ARAM?

Maokai is currently a B-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a reliable option.53.9% win rate Ranked #45 among all champions,Maokai performs above average in ARAM mode.

Maokai ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Maokai averages 5.0/10.7/30.4 KDA across 89 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing significant damage for the team, with a focus on keeping teammates alive through sustain. Maokai maintains excellent survivability, ranking in the top 38.37% for KDA.

With a 0.6% pick rate, Maokai sees more specialized usage. The above-average performance rewards players who master Maokai's kit.

Best Champions to Play With Maokai

Team composition matters in ARAM. Maokai performs exceptionally well alongside Mordekaiser, achieving a combined 80.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Miss Fortune (75.0% win rate) Caitlyn (66.7% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Maokai Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Tristana, who counters Maokai with a 25.0% win rate against them. Brand and Xin Zhao also pose challenges.

Adjust your positioning and itemization when facing these threats.

Optimal Maokai ARAM Build Path

The highest win rate build for Maokai features Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair as core items.83.3% win rate. Mercury's Treads is recommended for mobility.

Since ARAM is a single-lane constant teamfight mode, prioritize items that enhance your combat effectiveness immediately.

Tips for Playing Maokai in ARAM

🎯
Team Fight Positioning

As a tank, position in front to absorb skillshots and initiate fights. Use the brush strategically.

💰
Item Priority

Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Heartsteel for your first major power spike.

❄️
ARAM-Specific Strategy

Prioritize keeping your damage dealers alive. Position safely and time your heals for maximum value.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Maokai in ARAM?

Maokai is solid in ARAM (53.9% win rate). Can perform well with proper execution.

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Maokai's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 89 matches.

Similar Utility Champions in ARAM

These champions play the same lane as Maokai in Summoner's Rift and perform well in ARAM. If you enjoy playing Maokai, you might also excel with these picks on the Howling Abyss.

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Maokai ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Maokai good in ARAM?

Maokai has only 89 analysed matches in ARAM on patch 16.20, which is not enough to place it against other champions yet. The observed win rate is 53.9% — treat that as a first look rather than a verdict.

What is the best ARAM build for Maokai?

The highest win rate ARAM build for Maokai runs Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair as core items, at a 83.3% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. ARAM is one continuous fight, so items with immediate combat value come before greedy scaling.

Which champions pair well with Maokai in ARAM?

The best teammate for Maokai in ARAM is Mordekaiser, at a 80.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Miss Fortune, Caitlyn. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Maokai in ARAM?

Tristana is the biggest counter to Maokai in ARAM, winning 25.0% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Brand, Xin Zhao. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Maokai's ARAM win rate?

Maokai has a 53.9% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #45 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 89 analysed matches.

What tier is Maokai in ARAM?

Maokai does not have enough ARAM matches on patch 16.20 to be given a tier yet. The observed win rate is 53.9% across 89 analysed matches, which is too few games to rank it against other champions.

Maokai ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Maokai ARAM rune page starts with Grasp of the Undying: 35% of games, 54.8% win rate over 31 games.

Damage per minute
1,119
Gold per minute
631
Healing per minute
865
KDA
3.32

Most played rune page

Grasp of the UndyingFont of LifeConditioningOvergrowth
PrecisionLegend: HasteTriumph
Ability Haste (offense) · Health Scaling (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
54.8% · 31 games · 35%

ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.