Maokaivs Malzahar
Maokai vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 5 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Malzahar 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.
Malzahar(60.0%)Who Wins the Maokai vs Malzahar Matchup?
Maokai vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Maokai leads by 923 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Malzahar
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Malzahar are Hollow Radiance, Fimbulwinter and Spirit Visage. 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai100.0%Malzahar0.0%Maokai33.3%Malzahar66.7%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Maokai must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malzahar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malzahar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Maokai Runes Against Malzahar
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.2 | 485 | 8,748 | 58.1% | 40.5% | |
| 65.00% | 60 | 1.3 | 433 | 9,344 | 68.0% | 62.9% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 1.3 | 456 | 8,570 | 51.7% | 33.3% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.3 | 451 | 8,380 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 32.61% | 46 | 1.4 | 493 | 9,398 | 23.5% | 37.9% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.3 | 482 | 9,298 | 52.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 1.4 | 438 | 9,282 | 50.0% | 29.6% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 1.4 | 521 | 9,624 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.2 | 402 | 8,989 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 481 | 9,312 | 52.9% | 31.6% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.3 | 520 | 9,627 | 23.1% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 35 | 1.2 | 439 | 8,368 | 35.3% | 64.7% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.2 | 483 | 8,874 | 47.1% | 58.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 452 | 8,915 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.9 | 586 | 9,378 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 530 | 9,084 | 41.7% | 56.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.3 | 489 | 8,618 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.3 | 395 | 7,564 | 41.2% | 40.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.4 | 395 | 7,897 | 70.6% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 1.2 | 509 | 9,871 | 87.5% | 61.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 588 | 9,994 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 438 | 8,982 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 4.3 | 533 | 8,663 | 31.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.3 | 481 | 8,958 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.3 | 430 | 7,596 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 439 | 7,435 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.3 | 524 | 11,118 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 411 | 8,459 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 543 | 9,956 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 493 | 8,941 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 516 | 9,332 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.9 | 656 | 10,495 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.6 | 507 | 8,858 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.4 | 791 | 11,076 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 671 | 9,952 | 75.0% | 87.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.2 | 687 | 10,841 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 443 | 9,443 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 484 | 9,662 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 634 | 10,685 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 521 | 9,721 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 673 | 12,194 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 503 | 8,420 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 749 | 14,242 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 647 | 8,120 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.2 | 795 | 10,401 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.5 | 732 | 10,336 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 605 | 10,286 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 769 | 10,388 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 431 | 9,067 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 662 | 10,853 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 614 | 11,332 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 580 | 9,511 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 612 | 10,808 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 748 | 10,686 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 655 | 9,928 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 435 | 9,668 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 572 | 7,816 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.6 | 758 | 10,083 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 426 | 9,948 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 712 | 10,025 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.8 | 592 | 9,194 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 699 | 11,036 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 967 | 10,841 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 981 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 711 | 10,050 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 508 | 10,057 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 598 | 8,879 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 616 | 9,256 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 740 | 15,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 752 | 12,525 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 775 | 9,261 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 546 | 11,804 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 527 | 12,933 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 626 | 11,240 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 559 | 10,470 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 421 | 7,670 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Maokai vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Maokai do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Malzahar 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 Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Maokai vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Malzahar matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Malzahar?
The best Maokai build against Malzahar includes Hollow Radiance, Fimbulwinter, Spirit Visage 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 Malzahar?
The best Maokai runes against Malzahar use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Malzahar?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Maokai against Malzahar?
When playing Maokai against Malzahar, 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.