Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Maokaivs Blitzcrank

ATankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Maokai wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Blitzcrank based on 30 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 Blitzcrank matchup.

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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.

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Maokai - 56.7% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
56.7% WR
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Blitzcrank vs Maokai matchup - 43.3% win rate
Blitzcrank
43.3% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 30
56.7%
Win Rate
43.3%
1.4
CS / min
1.0
523
DMG / min
403
8,384
Gold / game
7,834
279
Heal / min
112
1,045
DMG Mitigated / min
961
2.5
CC / min
1.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
56.3%
Late Game WR
43.8%

Maokai vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 43.3%, giving Maokai a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Blitzcrank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Maokai leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Blitzcrank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Maokai
1.0Blitzcrank
Maokai edges out Blitzcrank by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Maokai.
Damage
523Maokai
403Blitzcrank
Maokai heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 120 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Maokai's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,384Maokai
7,834Blitzcrank
Maokai earns 550 more gold per game than Blitzcrank, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Maokai slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.5Maokai
1.8Blitzcrank
Maokai provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Blitzcrank, 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
1,324Maokai
1,073Blitzcrank
Maokai vastly out-sustains Blitzcrank, healing and mitigating 251 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Blitzcrank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Blitzcrank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Blitzcrank

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Blitzcrank are Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Blitzcrank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai57.1%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank42.9%
Late Game
Maokai
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai56.3%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank43.8%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Blitzcrank. 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 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Blitzcrank. 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. Blitzcrank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Maokai Runes Against Blitzcrank

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs BlitzcrankResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs BlitzcrankFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs BlitzcrankConditioning - best Maokai rune vs BlitzcrankOvergrowth - best Maokai rune vs Blitzcrank
Precision rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs BlitzcrankPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Maokai rune vs BlitzcrankTriumph - best Maokai rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

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


Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.86%701.44418,72444.4%41.9%
53.73%671.44638,98665.0%48.9%
59.18%491.357310,16157.1%60.0%
58.33%481.44398,86735.0%75.0%
42.55%471.24418,91727.8%51.7%
51.16%431.45027,64436.0%72.2%
36.84%381.34558,40241.2%33.3%
37.50%321.24918,63146.1%31.6%
73.33%301.44397,79960.0%86.7%
56.67%301.45238,38457.1%56.3%
50.00%281.34768,72530.0%61.1%
51.85%271.65819,10955.6%50.0%
56.00%251.54899,05460.0%53.3%
62.50%241.556210,16366.7%60.0%
54.17%241.44749,24557.1%52.9%
56.52%231.64999,01033.3%71.4%
36.36%221.44948,87225.0%42.9%
27.27%221.44308,63433.3%20.0%
57.14%211.651510,33757.1%57.1%
70.00%201.65479,93166.7%71.4%
38.89%181.45209,65740.0%38.5%
66.67%181.43577,41472.7%57.1%
66.67%181.54818,69162.5%70.0%
56.25%161.64497,52725.0%87.5%
43.75%161.061711,34720.0%54.5%
56.25%161.35428,41177.8%28.6%
46.67%151.35219,54120.0%60.0%
53.33%154.47019,66775.0%28.6%
35.71%142.26248,77875.0%20.0%
64.29%141.55249,72083.3%50.0%
76.92%131.55037,92775.0%80.0%
50.00%124.87179,71750.0%50.0%
45.45%111.24809,87660.0%33.3%
36.36%111.14758,43940.0%33.3%
36.36%111.44377,74340.0%33.3%
70.00%101.660611,36566.7%75.0%
80.00%105.980112,291100.0%77.8%
50.00%104.580210,62033.3%57.1%
55.56%94.56837,37733.3%100.0%
77.78%91.559211,818100.0%71.4%
77.78%91.94878,77380.0%75.0%
33.33%91.656510,09150.0%20.0%
44.44%91.05056,29240.0%50.0%
44.44%94.963510,34325.0%60.0%
66.67%91.56407,46640.0%100.0%
33.33%91.55758,31725.0%40.0%
37.50%81.34789,34533.3%40.0%
37.50%80.949310,39120.0%66.7%
37.50%82.75839,92250.0%25.0%
62.50%82.262311,264100.0%50.0%
12.50%81.466111,6550.0%14.3%
42.86%75.168011,18225.0%66.7%
42.86%71.94847,45275.0%0.0%
28.57%70.862111,9250.0%33.3%
42.86%75.191810,553100.0%20.0%
71.43%75.56709,882100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.04669,99850.0%40.0%
33.33%64.56389,64466.7%0.0%
50.00%66.19307,78133.3%66.7%
50.00%64.189010,66533.3%66.7%
33.33%61.75819,9130.0%50.0%
33.33%64.17108,41225.0%50.0%
50.00%60.74065,91433.3%66.7%
50.00%61.57149,93450.0%50.0%
50.00%61.84248,80633.3%66.7%
80.00%53.576010,328100.0%66.7%
80.00%54.061910,310100.0%66.7%
60.00%52.87478,500100.0%33.3%
40.00%54.99279,73250.0%33.3%

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Maokai vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Maokai do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Blitzcrank with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Blitzcrank?

The best Maokai build against Blitzcrank includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. 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 Blitzcrank?

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

Does Maokai counter Blitzcrank?

Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Blitzcrank with a 56.7% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Blitzcrank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Maokai against Blitzcrank?

When playing Maokai against Blitzcrank, 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.