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Maokai Build

The patch 25.23 Maokai top build uses Crimson Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, Trailblazer, Unending Despair, Mejai's Soulstealer, Redemption, Oracle Lens. This Maokai build has a 4.39% pick rate and a 70.37% win rate in LoL patch 25.23. Alternatively, check out some of the other ranked Maokai build choices below.

  • Maokai passive ability - Sap Magic - League of Legends
    Sap Magic

    Sap Magic

    Maokai's basic attack also heals him and deals additional damage on a moderate cooldown. Each time Maokai casts a spell or is struck by an enemy's spell, this cooldown is reduced.

  • Maokai Q ability - Bramble Smash - League of Legends
    Bramble Smash

    Bramble Smash

    Maokai knocks back nearby enemies with a shockwave, dealing magic damage and slowing them.

    Cost:
    • 40
    Cooldown:
    • 7/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 600
  • Maokai W ability - Twisted Advance - League of Legends
    Twisted Advance

    Twisted Advance

    Maokai contorts into a mass of moving roots, becoming untargetable and dashing to the target. Upon arrival, he roots the target.

    Cost:
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 525
  • Maokai E ability - Sapling Toss - League of Legends
    Sapling Toss

    Sapling Toss

    Maokai flings a sapling to the target area to stand guard. More effective in brush.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 18/
    • 17/
    • 16/
    • 15/
    • 14
    Range:
    • 1100
  • Maokai R ultimate ability - Nature's Grasp - League of Legends
    Nature's Grasp

    Nature's Grasp

    Maokai summons a colossal wall of brambles and thorns that slowly advances forwards, damaging and rooting any enemies in the path.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 130/
    • 110/
    • 90
    Range:
    • 3000
Classes:
  • Tank,
  • Support
50.59%Win Rate
Maokai B tier

Maokai's optimal item build features Crimson Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, Trailblazer. This build has a 70.37% win rate and is selected in 4.39% of Maokai games. Choose from multiple build options below to find the best items for Maokai.

Maokai Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Maokai build?

The best Maokai build in patch 25.23 includes Crimson Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Trailblazer. This build has a 70.37% win rate and is picked 4.39% of the time.

What are Maokai's core items?

Maokai's core items are Crimson Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Trailblazer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Maokai's kit and playstyle in League of Legends.

What is the most popular Maokai build?

The most popular Maokai build uses Crimson Lucidity, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Trailblazer with a 4.39% pick rate. This build achieves a 70.37% win rate in ranked games.

Are there alternative Maokai builds?

Yes, alternative Maokai builds include options like Plated Steelcaps, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Redemption. Different builds can be more effective depending on team composition and matchups.