Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Maokaivs Anivia

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Anivia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Anivia based on 5 games. Maokai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Anivia matchup.

Maokai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Maokai performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Anivia - 80.0% win rateAnivia(80.0%)
Maokai - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
80.0% WR
VS
Anivia vs Maokai matchup - 20.0% win rate
Anivia
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Anivia Matchup?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.5
CS / min
3.1
451
DMG / min
507
8,623
Gold / game
9,383
285
Heal / min
148
1,055
DMG Mitigated / min
482
2.1
CC / min
1.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Maokai vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Anivia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 20.0%, giving Maokai a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Anivia players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Maokai leads by 710 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Anivia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Anivia away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Maokai vs Anivia Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Anivia is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Anivia holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Maokai
3.1Anivia
Anivia significantly out-farms Maokai by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Anivia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
451Maokai
507Anivia
Anivia deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Maokai. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Maokai choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Anivia's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,623Maokai
9,383Anivia
Anivia earns 760 more gold per game than Maokai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Anivia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.1Maokai
1.6Anivia
Maokai provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Anivia, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Maokai coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,340Maokai
630Anivia
Maokai vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 710 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Anivia

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Anivia, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Anivia are Trailblazer, Protoplasm Harness and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Maokai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Anivia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Anivia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai100.0%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia0.0%
Late Game
Maokai
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai66.7%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia33.3%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Anivia. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Anivia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Maokai Runes Against Anivia

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs AniviaResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs AniviaFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs AniviaBone Plating - best Maokai rune vs AniviaUnflinching - best Maokai rune vs Anivia
Sorcery rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs AniviaSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Maokai rune vs AniviaCelerity - best Maokai rune vs Anivia
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Anivia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Maokai's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Maokai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.26%941.34298,60455.8%52.4%
57.83%831.24308,81765.0%51.2%
46.27%671.24929,60544.8%47.4%
48.48%661.34599,14957.1%42.1%
52.63%571.34769,11453.6%51.7%
51.79%561.34438,91760.7%42.9%
50.94%531.34969,38452.2%50.0%
46.00%501.34549,23936.4%53.6%
57.45%471.34388,32353.9%61.9%
45.24%421.44309,31250.0%42.3%
57.50%401.24098,92063.6%50.0%
55.26%381.34499,49860.0%52.2%
55.56%361.355810,75654.5%56.0%
60.00%351.14619,09250.0%68.4%
57.14%351.33558,35763.2%50.0%
51.43%351.24918,59550.0%53.9%
57.58%331.45199,66446.1%65.0%
30.30%331.25228,87926.7%33.3%
48.39%311.35058,99440.0%56.3%
51.72%291.25229,68646.1%56.3%
39.29%281.44979,65340.0%38.9%
70.37%271.34219,10266.7%75.0%
62.96%271.446910,14272.7%56.3%
55.00%201.04448,99150.0%60.0%
50.00%201.34118,43750.0%50.0%
63.16%191.35119,20850.0%77.8%
47.37%191.34818,62945.5%50.0%
44.44%181.35118,81230.0%62.5%
61.11%181.24048,43845.5%85.7%
22.22%181.34738,16922.2%22.2%
70.59%172.455011,75266.7%72.7%
43.75%161.35048,24455.6%28.6%
40.00%151.65337,70341.7%33.3%
40.00%151.64567,59614.3%62.5%
80.00%151.14749,47583.3%77.8%
53.85%134.05929,37050.0%60.0%
69.23%131.064012,65760.0%75.0%
66.67%121.956710,29650.0%83.3%
41.67%120.953711,28633.3%44.4%
50.00%121.357110,66550.0%50.0%
25.00%121.04998,33433.3%16.7%
41.67%125.774910,73025.0%50.0%
72.73%112.371610,31560.0%83.3%
54.55%111.154810,701100.0%37.5%
63.64%111.662511,15066.7%62.5%
70.00%101.14018,12450.0%83.3%
30.00%100.965311,29120.0%40.0%
50.00%104.874410,0080.0%71.4%
40.00%102.389510,2680.0%57.1%
50.00%101.751310,55025.0%66.7%
50.00%104.873810,26050.0%50.0%
60.00%100.754911,21750.0%66.7%
40.00%101.33727,76340.0%40.0%
33.33%90.84919,42025.0%40.0%
44.44%94.47698,71650.0%33.3%
77.78%93.772210,85250.0%100.0%
75.00%86.458910,26080.0%66.7%
62.50%80.944411,54450.0%75.0%
50.00%83.365011,42833.3%60.0%
85.71%72.164511,528100.0%75.0%
42.86%74.66117,94620.0%100.0%
28.57%71.072111,17825.0%33.3%
57.14%71.867013,74350.0%60.0%
42.86%71.161711,40366.7%25.0%
66.67%63.184613,4880.0%80.0%
50.00%63.578010,71566.7%33.3%
83.33%62.676912,10050.0%100.0%
50.00%62.25209,38150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.460312,59650.0%50.0%
33.33%64.975210,36750.0%25.0%
16.67%64.765610,29733.3%0.0%
83.33%60.753210,92375.0%100.0%
66.67%62.55459,36575.0%50.0%
16.67%61.15399,6860.0%25.0%
50.00%64.45839,47475.0%0.0%
60.00%56.076310,6840.0%100.0%
60.00%52.65997,376100.0%0.0%
20.00%53.46639,72033.3%0.0%
40.00%53.25537,18733.3%50.0%
40.00%54.56619,61333.3%50.0%
80.00%51.34658,977100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.452310,70750.0%33.3%
60.00%52.595012,66150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.24507,11450.0%100.0%
80.00%51.54518,623100.0%66.7%
100.00%51.062410,694100.0%100.0%

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Maokai vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Anivia matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Maokai do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Anivia with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Maokai do against Anivia in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Anivia matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Anivia matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Anivia with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Anivia?

The best Maokai build against Anivia includes Trailblazer, Protoplasm Harness, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Maokai runes against Anivia?

The best Maokai runes against Anivia use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Anivia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Anivia?

Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Anivia with a 80.0% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Maokai against Anivia?

When playing Maokai against Anivia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.