Maokaivs Rammus
Maokai vs Rammus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Rammus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Maokai based on 5 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Rammus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Maokai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Maokai vs Rammus 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.
Rammus(40.0%)Who Wins the Maokai vs Rammus Matchup?
Maokai vs Rammus Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Rammus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Rammus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 40.0%, giving Rammus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Rammus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Rammus reaches their power spikes, while Rammus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rammus 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 Rammus 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 Rammus Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Rammus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Rammus
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rammus, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Rammus are Locket of the Iron Solari, Malignance and Thornmail. 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 Rammus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai50.0%Rammus50.0%Maokai33.3%Rammus66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Maokai and Rammus, with Maokai holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Rammus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Rammus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Maokai has the edge early, but Rammus 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 Rammus
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Rammus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.2 | 485 | 8,748 | 58.1% | 40.5% | |
| 65.00% | 60 | 1.3 | 433 | 9,344 | 68.0% | 62.9% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 1.3 | 456 | 8,570 | 51.7% | 33.3% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.3 | 451 | 8,380 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 32.61% | 46 | 1.4 | 493 | 9,398 | 23.5% | 37.9% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.3 | 482 | 9,298 | 52.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 1.4 | 438 | 9,282 | 50.0% | 29.6% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 1.4 | 521 | 9,624 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.2 | 402 | 8,989 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 481 | 9,312 | 52.9% | 31.6% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.3 | 520 | 9,627 | 23.1% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 35 | 1.2 | 439 | 8,368 | 35.3% | 64.7% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.2 | 483 | 8,874 | 47.1% | 58.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 452 | 8,915 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.9 | 586 | 9,378 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 530 | 9,084 | 41.7% | 56.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.3 | 489 | 8,618 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.3 | 395 | 7,564 | 41.2% | 40.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.4 | 395 | 7,897 | 70.6% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 1.2 | 509 | 9,871 | 87.5% | 61.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 588 | 9,994 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 438 | 8,982 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 4.3 | 533 | 8,663 | 31.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.3 | 481 | 8,958 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.3 | 430 | 7,596 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 439 | 7,435 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.3 | 524 | 11,118 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 411 | 8,459 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 543 | 9,956 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 493 | 8,941 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 516 | 9,332 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.9 | 656 | 10,495 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.6 | 507 | 8,858 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.4 | 791 | 11,076 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 671 | 9,952 | 75.0% | 87.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.2 | 687 | 10,841 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 443 | 9,443 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 484 | 9,662 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 634 | 10,685 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 521 | 9,721 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 673 | 12,194 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 503 | 8,420 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 749 | 14,242 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 647 | 8,120 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.2 | 795 | 10,401 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.5 | 732 | 10,336 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 605 | 10,286 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 769 | 10,388 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 431 | 9,067 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 662 | 10,853 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 614 | 11,332 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 580 | 9,511 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 612 | 10,808 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 748 | 10,686 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 655 | 9,928 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 435 | 9,668 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 572 | 7,816 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.6 | 758 | 10,083 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 426 | 9,948 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 712 | 10,025 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.8 | 592 | 9,194 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 699 | 11,036 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 967 | 10,841 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 981 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 711 | 10,050 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 508 | 10,057 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 598 | 8,879 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 616 | 9,256 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 740 | 15,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 752 | 12,525 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 775 | 9,261 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 546 | 11,804 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 527 | 12,933 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 626 | 11,240 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 559 | 10,470 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 421 | 7,670 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Maokai vs Rammus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Rammus in League of Legends?
Rammus wins the Maokai vs Rammus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Maokai do against Rammus in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Rammus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Rammus in the late game?
In the late game, Rammus takes over the Maokai vs Rammus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rammus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Rammus matchup?
Rammus wins the matchup against Maokai with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Rammus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Rammus?
The best Maokai build against Rammus includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Malignance, Thornmail with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Maokai runes against Rammus?
The best Maokai runes against Rammus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Rammus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Rammus?
No, Maokai struggles against Rammus with only a 40.0% win rate. Rammus has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rammus's lead.
How do I play Maokai against Rammus?
When playing Maokai against Rammus, play cautiously and avoid Rammus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Rammus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.