Maokaivs Olaf
Maokai vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Olaf based on 5 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Olaf 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 Olaf Matchup?
Maokai vs Olaf Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Olaf 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 Olaf'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 Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Olaf reaches their power spikes, while Olaf should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Olaf and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Olaf 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 Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Olaf
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Olaf are Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment and Imperial Mandate. This combination gives Maokai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Olaf. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Olaf matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai100.0%
Olaf0.0%Maokai33.3%Olaf66.7%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Olaf. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, 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 Olaf reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Olaf 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 Olaf
Inspiration
Domination
Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Olaf, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.76% | 34 | 1.3 | 433 | 8,307 | 35.7% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.5 | 454 | 8,864 | 72.7% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 451 | 9,469 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 419 | 8,548 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 424 | 8,137 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.2 | 435 | 8,700 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 576 | 11,038 | 25.0% | 54.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.3 | 507 | 10,628 | 100.0% | 61.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.5 | 511 | 8,889 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 570 | 10,297 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.4 | 477 | 9,508 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.4 | 469 | 8,791 | 28.6% | 83.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 424 | 8,688 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 448 | 7,582 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 555 | 7,619 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.6 | 506 | 9,042 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.7 | 449 | 5,271 | 42.9% | 0.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.4 | 299 | 5,965 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.3 | 445 | 8,330 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 449 | 10,485 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.9 | 468 | 10,640 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 473 | 6,793 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 583 | 9,894 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.1 | 471 | 9,006 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.4 | 853 | 13,059 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.0 | 679 | 11,843 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 610 | 8,588 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 509 | 10,691 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 488 | 9,482 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 666 | 11,740 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 543 | 9,881 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 408 | 9,299 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 610 | 9,996 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 737 | 11,426 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 357 | 8,361 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 531 | 8,240 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Maokai vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Olaf in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Olaf matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf'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 Olaf in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Olaf 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 Olaf in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Maokai vs Olaf matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Olaf matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Olaf 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 Olaf?
The best Maokai build against Olaf includes Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment, Imperial Mandate with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Olaf?
The best Maokai runes against Olaf use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Olaf?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Maokai against Olaf?
When playing Maokai against Olaf, 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.