Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.7%

MaokaiArena Stats

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches244,793
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.7 Maokai arena mode stats show Maokai with a 12.4% win rate and a 4.46 average placement in arena mode. Discover Maokai's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Maokai Arena Performance

C
12.4%Win Rate (1st)
25.9%Top 2 Rate
4.5Avg Placement
0.7%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

6.1Kills
5.9Deaths
7.3Assists
Maokai is a C tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 12.4% win rate (1st place) and a 25.9% top 2 rate. Maokai averages 4.5 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Fizz, Talon, Warwick.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Maokai in League of Legends Patch 16.7. The strongest augment choices include Courage of the Colossus, Tank Engine, Goliath, which provide significant advantages in 2v2v2v2 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Courage of the Colossus. For Gold augments, Tank Engine synergizes well with Maokai's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Maokai Arena games.

A
Bread And Jam - Gold A-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
6.1%Pick Rate
Bread And Jam

Your ? gains 200 Ability Haste.

A
Infernal Conduit - Prismatic A-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
5.6%Pick Rate
Infernal Conduit

Your Abilities apply an infinitely stacking Burn, dealing magic damage over time.Your Burn effects reduce your basic Ability Cooldowns.

A
Bread And Butter - Gold A-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
4.7%Pick Rate
Bread And Butter

Your ? gains 200 Ability Haste.

B
Courage of the Colossus - Prismatic B-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
13.0%Pick Rate
Courage of the Colossus

Gain ? Shield after Immobilizing or Grounding an enemy champion.

B
Guilty Pleasure - Silver B-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
8.8%Pick Rate
Guilty Pleasure

Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions heals you.

B
Quest: Steel Your Heart - Gold B-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
8.6%Pick Rate
Quest: Steel Your Heart

Requirement: Possess Heartsteel with 400+ stacks.Reward: Multiply your Heartsteel stacks by 3. Increase your Health Regeneration by 13% of your Heartsteel stacks.

B
Perseverance - Gold B-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
6.3%Pick Rate
Perseverance

Gain hugely increased Health Regen, even further increased at low Health.

B
Desecrator - Silver B-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
5.5%Pick Rate
Desecrator

Immobilizing enemy champions grants you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Armor and Magic Resistance based on your Cursed Power.The max Cursed Power you can gain per round scales with total Curse sources between you and your ally.

C
Tank Engine - Gold C-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
10.3%Pick Rate
Tank Engine

Gain 15% increase in size and 5% bonus Health per takedown.

C
Goliath - Prismatic C-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
9.4%Pick Rate
Goliath

Become large, gaining 35% Health and 15% Adaptive Force.

C
Slap Around - Silver C-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
8.6%Pick Rate
Slap Around

Each time you Immobilize or Ground an enemy, gain 20 Adaptive Force for the round, stacking infinitely.

C
Tormentor - Silver C-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
7.4%Pick Rate
Tormentor

Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions applies a Burn that deals damage over time, stacking infinitely.

C
Slow Cooker - Prismatic C-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
4.9%Pick Rate
Slow Cooker

Every second, apply an infinitely stacking Burn to nearby enemy champions, scaling with your max Health.

D
Rabble Rousing - Gold D-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
8.8%Pick Rate
Rabble Rousing

Using an Ability restores ? Health.

D
Impassable - Gold D-tier augment for Maokai in Arena
6.1%Pick Rate
Impassable

Gain the Aftershock and Glacial Augment Keystone Runes.

Find the best 2v2 partner champions to pair with Maokai in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Naafiri, achieving a 25.0% win rate and 2.6 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Sona and Brand, both offering improved placement rates compared to Maokai's solo average of 4.5. 9 champions boost Maokai's win rate above their baseline 12.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Naafiri - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 25.0% win rateNaafiriA25.0%+12.6%50.0%100.0%2.6+1.816
Sona - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 25.0% win rateSonaA25.0%+12.6%37.5%87.5%3.0+1.516
Brand - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 27.3% win rateBrandA27.3%+14.9%45.5%81.8%3.3+1.222
Leona - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 9.1% win rateLeonaD9.1%-3.3%63.6%81.8%3.3+1.222
Malzahar - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 11.1% win rateMalzaharD11.1%-1.3%22.2%66.7%4.0+0.518
Caitlyn - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 20.0% win rateCaitlynB20.0%+7.6%40.0%60.0%4.1+0.420
Nautilus - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 9.1% win rateNautilusD9.1%-3.3%27.3%54.5%4.2+0.322
Teemo - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 0.0% win rateTeemoF0.0%-12.4%30.0%50.0%4.5-0.020
Ezreal - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 0.0% win rateEzrealF0.0%-12.4%18.2%45.5%4.6-0.222
Shyvana - Arena duo partner for Maokai with 22.2% win rateShyvanaA22.2%+9.8%22.2%55.6%4.7-0.218

Optimize your Maokai Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.7. The top-performing build features Cruelty, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate and 5.6 average placement. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 0.0% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Maokai's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Cruelty - Core item 1 for Maokai Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Maokai Arena buildThornmail - Core item 3 for Maokai Arena build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Maokai Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Situational item option for Maokai Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai Arena build
F0.0%-12.4%0.0%40.0%5.65
2
Black Hole Gauntlet - Core item 1 for Maokai Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Maokai Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Core item 3 for Maokai Arena build
Rite Of Ruin - Situational item option for Maokai Arena buildUnending Despair - Situational item option for Maokai Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai Arena build
F0.0%-12.4%16.7%33.3%6.26
3
Pyromancer's Cloak - Core item 1 for Maokai Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Maokai Arena buildSunfire Aegis - Core item 3 for Maokai Arena build
Lucky Dice - Situational item option for Maokai Arena buildSpirit Visage - Situational item option for Maokai Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai Arena build
B0.0%-12.4%0.0%0.0%6.97
4
Cruelty - Core item 1 for Maokai Arena buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Maokai Arena buildSpirit Visage - Core item 3 for Maokai Arena build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Maokai Arena build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Maokai Arena build
C0.0%-12.4%0.0%0.0%7.06

Is Maokai Good in Arena Mode?

Maokai is currently rated as an C-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.7, making them a situational pick in the 2v2v2v2 format. With a 12.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 52.3% top 4 rate, Maokai faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Maokai Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 2v2v2v2 format, Maokai averages a 4.5 placement across 815 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing substantial damage for the team. Maokai maintains strong survivability with excellent KDA ratios, placing in the top 3.489999999999995% of champions.

The 25.9% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and duo synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Maokai

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Maokai synergizes exceptionally well with Naafiri, achieving a combined 25.0% win rate and 2.6 average placement. This pairing improves Maokai's baseline performance by +12.6%.

Other strong duo partners include Sona (25.0% win rate) and Brand (27.3% win rate). Maokai has excellent duo flexibility with 9+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Maokai Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Maokai, the highest-performing augment is Courage of the Colossus, which players select in 13.0% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Courage of the Colossus for maximum impact. Gold augments like Tank Engine provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Maokai Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Maokai in Arena features Cruelty, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice, providing tenacity and magic resist for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Maokai in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Maokai's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Maokai's 52.3% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Use Maokai's durability to absorb damage and protect your partner. Control space and peel for your duo.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Maokai in Arena?

Maokai is a average choice in Arena that can perform well with the right partner and augment combinations. While not top-tier, dedicated Maokai players can achieve consistent placements by following optimal builds and duo strategies. The 52.3% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.7. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Maokai's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 815 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Maokai Arena FAQ - Patch 16.7

Is Maokai good in Arena mode?

Maokai is currently a C-tier champion in Arena mode with a 12.4% win rate and 52.3% top 4 rate. Maokai is a viable pick that can perform well with the right partner and augments.

What is the best duo partner for Maokai in Arena?

The best duo partner for Maokai in Arena is Naafiri, achieving a 25.0% win rate and 2.6 average placement together. Other strong partners include Sona and Brand.

What are the best augments for Maokai in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Maokai is Courage of the Colossus with a 13.0% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Maokai's kit.

What is the best build for Maokai in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Maokai in Arena includes Cruelty, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Maokai's win rate in Arena?

Maokai has a 12.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.7. The top 2 rate is 25.9% and top 4 rate is 52.3%, with an average placement of 4.5 across 815 analyzed matches.

What tier is Maokai in Arena?

Maokai is rated as C-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.7. C-tier champions are average performers that require optimal builds and partners. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Maokai in Arena?

To play Maokai effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Naafiri for best results. 2) Prioritize Courage of the Colossus when offered. 3) Build Cruelty early for power spikes. 4) Absorb damage and protect your partner while controlling space.

What are Maokai's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Maokai's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Naafiri improves win rate to 25.0%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Maokai's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.