Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Maokaivs Ornn

ATankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ornn wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Maokai based on 6 games. Ornn wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Ornn matchup.

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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.

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Maokai - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
33.3% WR
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Ornn vs Maokai matchup - 66.7% win rate
Ornn
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Maokai vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.1
CS / min
5.6
710
DMG / min
925
8,412
Gold / game
9,879
501
Heal / min
293
1,586
DMG Mitigated / min
1,952
2.8
CC / min
1.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Maokai vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Maokai's 33.3%, giving Ornn a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ornn controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ornn needs to press advantages before Maokai reaches their power spikes, while Maokai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Ornn wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Ornn is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ornn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.1Maokai
5.6Ornn
Ornn significantly out-farms Maokai by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ornn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
710Maokai
925Ornn
Ornn heavily out-damages Maokai by 215 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 Ornn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,412Maokai
9,879Ornn
Ornn generates a commanding 1,466 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Ornn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.8Maokai
1.7Ornn
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Ornn, with 1.1 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. Ornn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,087Maokai
2,245Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Maokai, healing and mitigating 158 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Maokai is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Maokai, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Ornn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Ornn are Liandry's Torment, Locket of the Iron Solari 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 Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai25.0%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn75.0%
Late Game
Maokai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai50.0%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn50.0%

Ornn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Ornn 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 Ornn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ornn has the edge early, but Maokai 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 Ornn

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs OrnnResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Maokai rune vs OrnnDemolish - best Maokai rune vs OrnnSecond Wind - best Maokai rune vs OrnnOvergrowth - best Maokai rune vs Ornn
Sorcery rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs OrnnSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Maokai rune vs OrnnTranscendence - best Maokai rune vs Ornn
33.3% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Ornn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Maokai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.86%701.44418,72444.4%41.9%
53.73%671.44638,98665.0%48.9%
59.18%491.357310,16157.1%60.0%
58.33%481.44398,86735.0%75.0%
42.55%471.24418,91727.8%51.7%
51.16%431.45027,64436.0%72.2%
36.84%381.34558,40241.2%33.3%
37.50%321.24918,63146.1%31.6%
73.33%301.44397,79960.0%86.7%
56.67%301.45238,38457.1%56.3%
50.00%281.34768,72530.0%61.1%
51.85%271.65819,10955.6%50.0%
56.00%251.54899,05460.0%53.3%
62.50%241.556210,16366.7%60.0%
54.17%241.44749,24557.1%52.9%
56.52%231.64999,01033.3%71.4%
36.36%221.44948,87225.0%42.9%
27.27%221.44308,63433.3%20.0%
57.14%211.651510,33757.1%57.1%
70.00%201.65479,93166.7%71.4%
38.89%181.45209,65740.0%38.5%
66.67%181.43577,41472.7%57.1%
66.67%181.54818,69162.5%70.0%
56.25%161.64497,52725.0%87.5%
43.75%161.061711,34720.0%54.5%
56.25%161.35428,41177.8%28.6%
46.67%151.35219,54120.0%60.0%
53.33%154.47019,66775.0%28.6%
35.71%142.26248,77875.0%20.0%
64.29%141.55249,72083.3%50.0%
76.92%131.55037,92775.0%80.0%
50.00%124.87179,71750.0%50.0%
45.45%111.24809,87660.0%33.3%
36.36%111.14758,43940.0%33.3%
36.36%111.44377,74340.0%33.3%
70.00%101.660611,36566.7%75.0%
80.00%105.980112,291100.0%77.8%
50.00%104.580210,62033.3%57.1%
55.56%94.56837,37733.3%100.0%
77.78%91.559211,818100.0%71.4%
77.78%91.94878,77380.0%75.0%
33.33%91.656510,09150.0%20.0%
44.44%91.05056,29240.0%50.0%
44.44%94.963510,34325.0%60.0%
66.67%91.56407,46640.0%100.0%
33.33%91.55758,31725.0%40.0%
37.50%81.34789,34533.3%40.0%
37.50%80.949310,39120.0%66.7%
37.50%82.75839,92250.0%25.0%
62.50%82.262311,264100.0%50.0%
12.50%81.466111,6550.0%14.3%
42.86%75.168011,18225.0%66.7%
42.86%71.94847,45275.0%0.0%
28.57%70.862111,9250.0%33.3%
42.86%75.191810,553100.0%20.0%
71.43%75.56709,882100.0%66.7%
42.86%71.04669,99850.0%40.0%
33.33%64.56389,64466.7%0.0%
50.00%66.19307,78133.3%66.7%
50.00%64.189010,66533.3%66.7%
33.33%61.75819,9130.0%50.0%
33.33%64.17108,41225.0%50.0%
50.00%60.74065,91433.3%66.7%
50.00%61.57149,93450.0%50.0%
50.00%61.84248,80633.3%66.7%
80.00%53.576010,328100.0%66.7%
80.00%54.061910,310100.0%66.7%
60.00%52.87478,500100.0%33.3%
40.00%54.99279,73250.0%33.3%

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Maokai vs Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Maokai vs Ornn matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Maokai's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Maokai do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Maokai with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Maokai do against Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Ornn 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 Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Maokai with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Ornn?

The best Maokai build against Ornn includes Liandry's Torment, Locket of the Iron Solari, Unending Despair 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 Ornn?

The best Maokai runes against Ornn use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Maokai vs Ornn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Ornn?

No, Maokai struggles against Ornn with only a 33.3% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Maokai against Ornn?

When playing Maokai against Ornn, play cautiously and avoid Ornn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ornn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.