- Win Rate
- 51.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Maokai Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,095
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Maokai arena mode stats show Maokai with a 16.7% win rate and a 3.47 average placement in arena mode. Discover Maokai's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Maokai Arena Performance
Maokai C TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Maokai in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Courage of the Colossus, Tank Engine, Goliath, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 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.
Gain ? Shield after Immobilizing or Grounding an enemy champion.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
Stars orbit you, dealing magic damage to enemies they pass through.
There is a tether connecting your team, deals constant magic damage to enemies it touches.
Gain an aura that continuously harvests permanent Cursed Power per enemy champion inside. Gain max Health based on your Cursed Power.
Your Abilities apply an infinitely stacking Burn, dealing magic damage over time.Your Burn effects reduce your basic Ability Cooldowns.
Gain increased size and percent bonus Health per takedown.
Gain 1000 Health, but you deal 10% less damage.
Requirement: Possess Heartsteel with 400+ stacks.Reward: Multiply your Heartsteel stacks by 3. Increase your Health Regeneration by 13% of your Heartsteel stacks.
Using an Ability restores ? Health.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Gain hugely increased Health Regen, further increased at low Health.
Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions heals you.
Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 4% of your max Health.
Immobilizing enemy champions grants you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Armor and Magic Resistance based on your Cursed Power.
Immobilizing or Grounding enemy champions applies a Burn that deals damage over time, stacking infinitely.
Each time you Immobilize or Ground an enemy, gain 15 Adaptive Force for the round.
Autocast Root nearby enemies for 1.3 seconds every 6.5 seconds.
Gain the Aftershock and Glacial Augment Keystone Runes.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Maokai in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Brand, achieving a 19.6% win rate and 3.1 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Yunara and Kai'Sa, both offering improved placement rates compared to Maokai's solo average of 3.5. 10 champions boost Maokai's win rate above their baseline 16.7%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brand | C Tier | 19.6% | +2.9% | 36.3% | 78.4% | 3.1 | +0.3 | 204 |
 Yunara | D Tier | 14.7% | -2.0% | 38.7% | 81.3% | 3.1 | +0.3 | 150 |
 Kai'Sa | C Tier | 16.7% | -0.0% | 36.7% | 76.7% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 180 |
 Veigar | S Tier | 26.3% | +9.6% | 47.4% | 68.4% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 152 |
 Xin Zhao | B Tier | 20.3% | +3.6% | 41.9% | 77.0% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 148 |
 Vayne | B Tier | 21.5% | +4.8% | 36.7% | 77.2% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 158 |
 Twitch | C Tier | 19.8% | +3.1% | 39.6% | 75.0% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 192 |
 Ahri | D Tier | 14.1% | -2.6% | 38.0% | 71.8% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 142 |
 Jhin | C Tier | 19.8% | +3.1% | 37.0% | 69.1% | 3.3 | +0.1 | 162 |
 Sett | C Tier | 18.5% | +1.8% | 40.7% | 70.4% | 3.3 | +0.1 | 162 |
Optimize your Maokai Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Lightning Rod, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.2 average placement. Plated Steelcaps is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 35.0% 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 |    |   |  | S Tier | 40.0% | +23.3% | 60.0% | 100.0% | 2.2 | 5 |
| 2 |    |   |  | S Tier | 40.0% | +23.3% | 60.0% | 100.0% | 2.2 | 5 |
| 3 |  |  | | A Tier | 25.0% | +8.3% | 37.5% | 87.5% | 2.8 | 8 |
| 4 | | | | A Tier | 25.0% | +8.3% | 50.0% | 83.3% | 2.9 | 12 |
| 5 |  | | | S Tier | 33.3% | +16.6% | 33.3% | 83.3% | 3.0 | 6 |
Plan your Maokai Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Maokai Good in Arena Mode?
Maokai is currently rated as an C-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a situational pick in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 16.7% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 67.8% top 4 rate, Maokai performs above the expected average in the current Arena meta.
Maokai Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Maokai averages a 3.5 placement across 4,060 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 9% of champions.
The 33.3% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should capitalize on Maokai's strengths to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Maokai
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Maokai synergizes exceptionally well with Brand, achieving a combined 19.6% win rate and 3.1 average placement. This pairing improves Maokai's baseline performance by +2.9%.
Other strong duo partners include Yunara (14.7% win rate) and Kai'Sa (16.7% win rate). Maokai has excellent duo flexibility with 10+ 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 26.0% 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 Lightning Rod, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate. Plated Steelcaps is the recommended boots choice, providing armor and damage reduction 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
Coordinate with your partner to cover Maokai's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Maokai's 67.8% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
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 67.8% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Maokai's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 4,060 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Maokai Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Maokai good in Arena mode?
Maokai is currently a C-tier champion in Arena mode with a 16.7% win rate and 67.8% 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 Brand, achieving a 19.6% win rate and 3.1 average placement together. Other strong partners include Yunara and Kai'Sa.
What are the best augments for Maokai in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Maokai is Courage of the Colossus with a 26.0% 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 Lightning Rod, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate. Plated Steelcaps 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 16.7% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 33.3% and top 4 rate is 67.8%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 4,060 analyzed matches.
What tier is Maokai in Arena?
Maokai is rated as C-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. 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 Brand for best results. 2) Prioritize Courage of the Colossus when offered. 3) Build Lightning Rod 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 Brand improves win rate to 19.6%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Maokai's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.