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

Maokaivs Elise

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Elise wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Maokai based on 6 games. Elise 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 Elise 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
Elise - 16.7% win rateElise(16.7%)
Maokai - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
16.7% WR
VS
Elise vs Maokai matchup - 83.3% win rate
Elise
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Maokai vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
539
DMG / min
735
9,686
Gold / game
11,430
375
Heal / min
241
1,351
DMG Mitigated / min
455
2.3
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Maokai vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Maokai's 16.7%, giving Elise a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Elise dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Maokai 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 1,029 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise has a strong advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Elise overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Maokai vs Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Elise, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Maokai
1.0Elise
Maokai and Elise farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
539Maokai
735Elise
Elise heavily out-damages Maokai by 196 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Maokai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Elise's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,686Maokai
11,430Elise
Elise generates a commanding 1,744 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Elise consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.3Maokai
1.3Elise
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Elise, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Maokai far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Elise should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,726Maokai
696Elise
Maokai vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 1,029 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Elise

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Elise are Force of Nature, Locket of the Iron Solari and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Maokai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Elise
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai0.0%
Elise early game win rateElise100.0%
Late Game
Elise
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai25.0%
Elise late game win rateElise75.0%

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

Elise is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Elise, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Maokai Runes Against Elise

Sorcery rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs EliseSorcery
Phase Rush - best Maokai rune vs EliseNimbus Cloak - best Maokai rune vs EliseTranscendence - best Maokai rune vs EliseWaterwalking - best Maokai rune vs Elise
Inspiration rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs EliseInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Maokai rune vs EliseMagical Footwear - best Maokai rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Elise in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Elise in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Maokai vs Elise matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Maokai's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Maokai do against Elise in the early game?

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

How does Maokai do against Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Maokai vs Elise matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Elise matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Maokai with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Elise?

The best Maokai build against Elise includes Force of Nature, Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Maokai runes against Elise?

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

Does Maokai counter Elise?

No, Maokai struggles against Elise with only a 16.7% win rate. Elise has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Elise's lead.

How do I play Maokai against Elise?

When playing Maokai against Elise, play cautiously and avoid Elise's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Elise has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.