Maokaivs Rell
Maokai vs Rell is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Maokai wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Rell based on 10 games. Rell 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 Rell 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 Rell Matchup?
Maokai vs Rell Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Rell matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Rell's 50.0%, giving Maokai a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rell controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rell 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 CS, where Maokai leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Rell's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Maokai vs Rell Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Rell, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Rell
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rell, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Rell are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. 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 Rell. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Rell matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Rell80.0%Maokai80.0%Rell20.0%Rell dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Rell can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Rell. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rell must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Maokai reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Maokai 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 Rell
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Maokai maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Rell.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.5 | 439 | 8,562 | 63.6% | 36.4% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.5 | 474 | 8,762 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 434 | 8,650 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 1.4 | 653 | 11,327 | 50.0% | 72.2% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.3 | 469 | 8,980 | 14.3% | 35.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.5 | 420 | 7,351 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 411 | 8,370 | 33.3% | 81.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 477 | 7,928 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 507 | 9,820 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.6 | 506 | 9,543 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.5 | 582 | 9,633 | 40.0% | 77.8% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.5 | 464 | 8,673 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.2 | 512 | 8,641 | 20.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 497 | 10,490 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 1.3 | 487 | 8,763 | 75.0% | 88.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 502 | 10,644 | 100.0% | 54.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 493 | 9,108 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 583 | 9,964 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 404 | 8,808 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 2.8 | 621 | 9,000 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 489 | 7,781 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 576 | 8,069 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.3 | 481 | 9,396 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 503 | 9,679 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.7 | 508 | 10,015 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 418 | 6,946 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.5 | 595 | 11,617 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 517 | 10,858 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 618 | 6,227 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 468 | 6,530 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 773 | 9,595 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 751 | 11,097 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 495 | 9,778 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 425 | 9,072 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 636 | 11,068 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 705 | 10,803 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 802 | 10,448 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 555 | 10,408 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 406 | 5,339 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 759 | 7,982 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 671 | 10,761 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 465 | 8,237 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.4 | 515 | 9,407 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.6 | 459 | 8,545 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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Maokai vs Rell - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Rell in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Rell matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Rell's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Maokai do against Rell in the early game?
In the early game, Rell has the advantage against Maokai with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Rell players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Maokai do against Rell in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Rell matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Rell matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Rell with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Rell?
The best Maokai build against Rell includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes 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 Rell?
The best Maokai runes against Rell use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Rell matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Rell?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Rell with a 50.0% win rate. Maokai slightly edges out Rell in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Maokai against Rell?
When playing Maokai against Rell, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Rell. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.