Maokaivs Nasus
Maokai vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Nasus based on 5 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Matchup?
Maokai vs Nasus Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Nasus 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 Nasus's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nasus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown
Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Nasus
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Nasus are Heartsteel, Spirit Visage and Unending Despair. 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 Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Nasus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai66.7%
Nasus33.3%Maokai50.0%Nasus50.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Maokai at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nasus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nasus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Maokai Runes Against Nasus
Resolve
Sorcery
Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Nasus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.82% | 44 | 1.3 | 437 | 8,554 | 38.9% | 69.2% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 1.5 | 466 | 8,698 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.3 | 464 | 9,168 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.2 | 447 | 9,105 | 53.9% | 56.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.3 | 485 | 8,494 | 38.9% | 55.6% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 576 | 10,440 | 25.0% | 41.2% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.5 | 429 | 8,223 | 64.3% | 44.4% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.5 | 505 | 8,401 | 30.0% | 30.8% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.3 | 507 | 10,138 | 66.7% | 57.9% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 519 | 9,545 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.4 | 467 | 9,445 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 551 | 9,747 | 42.9% | 72.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.0 | 402 | 9,241 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.4 | 501 | 9,764 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.5 | 415 | 5,879 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.7 | 467 | 8,774 | 44.4% | 100.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 451 | 8,558 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.1 | 461 | 7,887 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 440 | 9,911 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 354 | 7,042 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 479 | 9,800 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 552 | 7,901 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.4 | 607 | 9,141 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 499 | 10,233 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 641 | 11,222 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 473 | 7,342 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 491 | 8,640 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.3 | 471 | 9,201 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 547 | 9,305 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 635 | 9,034 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 427 | 9,451 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 504 | 8,163 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.4 | 853 | 13,059 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.8 | 709 | 10,791 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.2 | 466 | 8,748 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 753 | 12,369 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 403 | 7,870 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.3 | 698 | 11,981 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 610 | 8,588 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 667 | 9,212 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 666 | 11,740 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.1 | 655 | 10,219 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 687 | 11,772 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 587 | 9,968 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 614 | 10,940 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 588 | 11,377 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 757 | 8,006 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 493 | 9,738 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 624 | 11,321 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 686 | 9,722 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 571 | 10,298 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 609 | 10,296 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Maokai vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Nasus in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Nasus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Nasus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Maokai do against Nasus in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Nasus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Nasus in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Nasus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Nasus matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Nasus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 Nasus?
The best Maokai build against Nasus includes Heartsteel, Spirit Visage, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Nasus?
The best Maokai runes against Nasus use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Nasus?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 60.0% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Maokai against Nasus?
When playing Maokai against Nasus, 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.