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

Maokaivs Fiddlesticks

ATankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Fiddlesticks wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Maokai based on 8 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 - 12.5% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
12.5% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Maokai matchup - 87.5% win rate
Fiddlesticks
87.5% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 8
12.5%
Win Rate
87.5%
1.4
CS / min
1.7
661
DMG / min
861
11,655
Gold / game
12,783
464
Heal / min
424
1,358
DMG Mitigated / min
684
2.6
CC / min
1.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
14.3%
Late Game WR
85.7%

Maokai vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Maokai's 12.5%, giving Fiddlesticks a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Fiddlesticks 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 713 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Maokai
1.7Fiddlesticks
Maokai and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
661Maokai
861Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Maokai by 200 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,655Maokai
12,783Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks generates a commanding 1,128 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Fiddlesticks 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
2.6Maokai
1.9Fiddlesticks
Maokai provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Fiddlesticks, 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
1,822Maokai
1,108Fiddlesticks
Maokai vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 713 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Fiddlesticks

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Fiddlesticks are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fiddlesticks
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai0.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks100.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai14.3%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks85.7%

Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs FiddlesticksFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs FiddlesticksConditioning - best Maokai rune vs FiddlesticksOvergrowth - best Maokai rune vs Fiddlesticks
Precision rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Maokai rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Maokai rune vs Fiddlesticks
0.0% WR

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


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 Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Maokai's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Maokai do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

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

How does Maokai do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Maokai with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Maokai build against Fiddlesticks includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Maokai runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Maokai runes against Fiddlesticks use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Maokai struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 12.5% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Maokai against Fiddlesticks?

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