- Win Rate
- 53.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Maokai ARAM Build & Stats
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,388
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Maokai ARAM stats show Maokai with a 49.9% win rate and ranking #93 in ARAM mode. Discover Maokai's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.
Maokai ARAM Performance
Maokai D TierCombat Stats
Damage Stats
Utility Stats
📊Maokai ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile
See how Maokai compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.
Maokai focuses less on raw damage, prioritizing other aspects of gameplay.
Maokai excels at absorbing damage, tanking more than 94% of all ARAM champions.
Maokai is a top-tier healer, providing more sustain than 90% of ARAM champions.
Maokai has solid survival skills with a respectable kill participation rate.
Playstyle Analysis
Based on performance data from 533 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, Thornmail, Unending Despair as core items, achieving a 81.8% win rate. Plated Steelcaps is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 75.7% 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 |    | - |  | A Tier | 81.8% | +31.9% | 11 |
| 2 |  | - | | B Tier | 78.6% | +28.7% | 14 |
| 3 |  |   | | C Tier | 66.7% | +16.8% | 12 |
| 4 |  | |  | C Tier | 66.7% | +16.8% | 9 |
| 5 | | | | D Tier | 58.8% | +8.9% | 34 |
Master Maokai on the Howling Abyss
ARAM Companion shows each champion's Howling Abyss win rate, combat, damage and gold numbers, how it ranks against the whole roster, and the builds, teammates and matchups that win.
- ARAM win rate & tier
- Roster-wide percentiles
- Builds, teammates & matchups
Champions that synergize best with Maokai in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.
Champions that counter Maokai in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.
Champion | Win Rate vs | WR Diff |
|---|---|---|
 Tryndamere | 14.3% | -35.6% |
 Taliyah | 22.2% | -27.7% |
 Illaoi | 25.0% | -24.9% |
 Urgot | 25.0% | -24.9% |
 Hwei | 26.7% | -23.2% |
Is Maokai Good in ARAM?
Maokai is currently a D-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a challenging pick.49.9% win rate Ranked #93 among all champions,Maokai faces some challenges in ARAM mode.
Maokai ARAM Performance Analysis
In ARAM, Maokai averages 4.8/9.9/27.1 KDA across 533 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 39.88% for KDA.
With a 0.6% pick rate, Maokai sees more specialized usage. Focus on the optimal builds below to maximize Maokai's potential.
Best Champions to Play With Maokai
Team composition matters in ARAM. Maokai performs exceptionally well alongside Viego, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.
Other strong allies include Vex (91.7% win rate) Nasus (86.7% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.
Maokai Counters in ARAM
Be cautious when facing Tryndamere, who counters Maokai with a 14.3% win rate against them. Taliyah and Illaoi 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, Thornmail, Unending Despair as core items.81.8% win rate. Plated Steelcaps 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
As a tank, position in front to absorb skillshots and initiate fights. Use the brush strategically.
Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Heartsteel for your first major power spike.
Prioritize keeping your damage dealers alive. Position safely and time your heals for maximum value.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Maokai in ARAM?
Maokai faces challenges in ARAM but can still succeed when paired with Viego.
Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Maokai's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 533 matches.
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Maokai ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Maokai good in ARAM?
Maokai is a D tier champion in ARAM with a 49.9% win rate and ranks #93 among all champions. Maokai has a harder time on the Howling Abyss, though dedicated players still find success with an optimal build.
What is the best ARAM build for Maokai?
The highest win rate ARAM build for Maokai runs Heartsteel, Thornmail, Unending Despair as core items, at a 81.8% win rate. Plated Steelcaps 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 Viego, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Vex, Nasus. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.
Who counters Maokai in ARAM?
Tryndamere is the biggest counter to Maokai in ARAM, winning 14.3% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Taliyah, Illaoi. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.
What is Maokai's ARAM win rate?
Maokai has a 49.9% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #93 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 533 analysed matches.
What tier is Maokai in ARAM?
Maokai is rated D tier in ARAM on patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions have a harder time, but still win games in the hands of a specialist. Tiers come from win rate and pick rate together with how many matches sit behind them.
Maokai ARAM Runes and Damage
The most common Maokai ARAM rune page starts with Grasp of the Undying: 33% of games, 53.4% win rate over 176 games.
- Damage per minute
- 1,100
- Gold per minute
- 627
- Healing per minute
- 815
- KDA
- 3.24
Most played rune page
ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.