Maokaivs Mel
Maokai vs Mel is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Mel based on 18 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 Mel 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.
Who Wins the Maokai vs Mel Matchup?
Maokai vs Mel Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Mel matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, giving Maokai a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Mel 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 993 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Mel and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mel 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 Mel Laning Phase Breakdown
Mel is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Mel
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Mel are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Unending Despair. 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 Mel matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai62.5%
Mel37.5%Maokai70.0%Mel30.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Mel. 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Mel. 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. Mel players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Maokai Runes Against Mel
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Mel, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.86% | 70 | 1.4 | 441 | 8,724 | 44.4% | 41.9% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 1.4 | 463 | 8,986 | 65.0% | 48.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 1.3 | 573 | 10,161 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 1.4 | 439 | 8,867 | 35.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.2 | 441 | 8,917 | 27.8% | 51.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 1.4 | 502 | 7,644 | 36.0% | 72.2% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.3 | 455 | 8,402 | 41.2% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 1.2 | 491 | 8,631 | 46.1% | 31.6% | |
| 73.33% | 30 | 1.4 | 439 | 7,799 | 60.0% | 86.7% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 523 | 8,384 | 57.1% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.3 | 476 | 8,725 | 30.0% | 61.1% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.6 | 581 | 9,109 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 489 | 9,054 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 562 | 10,163 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.4 | 474 | 9,245 | 57.1% | 52.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.6 | 499 | 9,010 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.4 | 494 | 8,872 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 1.4 | 430 | 8,634 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.6 | 515 | 10,337 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 547 | 9,931 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.4 | 520 | 9,657 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.4 | 357 | 7,414 | 72.7% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.5 | 481 | 8,691 | 62.5% | 70.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 449 | 7,527 | 25.0% | 87.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 617 | 11,347 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 542 | 8,411 | 77.8% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 521 | 9,541 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.4 | 701 | 9,667 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.2 | 624 | 8,778 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.5 | 524 | 9,720 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 1.5 | 503 | 7,927 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.8 | 717 | 9,717 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.2 | 480 | 9,876 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.1 | 475 | 8,439 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.4 | 437 | 7,743 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 606 | 11,365 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 801 | 12,291 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 802 | 10,620 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.5 | 683 | 7,377 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.5 | 592 | 11,818 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.9 | 487 | 8,773 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 565 | 10,091 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 505 | 6,292 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.9 | 635 | 10,343 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.5 | 640 | 7,466 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 575 | 8,317 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 478 | 9,345 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 493 | 10,391 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.7 | 583 | 9,922 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 623 | 11,264 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 661 | 11,655 | 0.0% | 14.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 680 | 11,182 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 484 | 7,452 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 621 | 11,925 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.1 | 918 | 10,553 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 670 | 9,882 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 466 | 9,998 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.5 | 638 | 9,644 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 930 | 7,781 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.1 | 890 | 10,665 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 581 | 9,913 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 710 | 8,412 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.7 | 406 | 5,914 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 714 | 9,934 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 424 | 8,806 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 760 | 10,328 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 619 | 10,310 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 747 | 8,500 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 927 | 9,732 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Maokai vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Mel in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Mel matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Mel's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Maokai do against Mel in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Mel with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Mel in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Mel matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Mel matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Mel?
The best Maokai build against Mel includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Unending Despair with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Maokai runes against Mel?
The best Maokai runes against Mel use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Mel?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 66.7% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Mel in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Maokai against Mel?
When playing Maokai against Mel, 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.