Maokaivs Pyke
Maokai vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Pyke wins with a 64.0% win rate (+28.0%) over Maokai based on 25 games. Pyke 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 Pyke 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 Pyke Matchup?
Maokai vs Pyke Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 64.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 36.0%, giving Pyke a 28.0 percentage point advantage. Pyke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Maokai 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 888 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke 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 Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, 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 Pyke
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Pyke are Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage and Protoplasm Harness. 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 Pyke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai25.0%
Pyke75.0%Maokai41.2%Pyke58.8%Pyke 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 Pyke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Pyke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Pyke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Pyke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Maokai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Maokai Runes Against Pyke
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Pyke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Pyke in League of Legends?
Pyke wins the Maokai vs Pyke matchup with a 64.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 36.0%, a 28.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Maokai do against Pyke in the early game?
In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Maokai with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Pyke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Maokai do against Pyke in the late game?
In the late game, Pyke takes over the Maokai vs Pyke matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Pyke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Pyke matchup?
Pyke wins the matchup against Maokai with a 64.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 28.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Pyke?
The best Maokai build against Pyke includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Spirit Visage, Protoplasm Harness with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Maokai runes against Pyke?
The best Maokai runes against Pyke use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Pyke?
No, Maokai struggles against Pyke with only a 36.0% win rate. Pyke has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Pyke's lead.
How do I play Maokai against Pyke?
When playing Maokai against Pyke, play cautiously and avoid Pyke's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Pyke has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.