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

Maokaivs Hwei

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

Maokai vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Maokai based on 5 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Hwei 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
Hwei - 40.0% win rateHwei(40.0%)
Maokai - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
40.0% WR
VS
Hwei vs Maokai matchup - 60.0% win rate
Hwei
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Maokai vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.9
523
DMG / min
938
10,707
Gold / game
11,347
328
Heal / min
200
1,127
DMG Mitigated / min
355
2.6
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Maokai vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 40.0%, giving Hwei a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Maokai leads by 900 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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 Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Maokai
1.9Hwei
Hwei edges out Maokai by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
523Maokai
938Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Maokai by 414 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,707Maokai
11,347Hwei
Hwei earns 640 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 Hwei slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.6Maokai
1.3Hwei
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Hwei, with 1.3 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. Hwei should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,455Maokai
556Hwei
Maokai vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 900 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Hwei

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Hwei are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Protoplasm Harness. 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 Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Late Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai33.3%
Hwei late game win rateHwei66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Maokai and Hwei, with Maokai holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Maokai has the edge early, but Hwei gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Maokai Runes Against Hwei

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs HweiResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs HweiFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs HweiBone Plating - best Maokai rune vs HweiUnflinching - best Maokai rune vs Hwei
Inspiration rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs HweiInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Maokai rune vs HweiCosmic Insight - best Maokai rune vs Hwei
50.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Hwei 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 Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Maokai vs Hwei matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Maokai do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Hwei with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Hwei in the late game?

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

Who wins the Maokai vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Maokai with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Hwei?

The best Maokai build against Hwei includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Protoplasm Harness with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Maokai runes against Hwei?

The best Maokai runes against Hwei use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Hwei?

No, Maokai struggles against Hwei with only a 40.0% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Maokai against Hwei?

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