Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Maokaivs Shaco

CTankSupport
Patch26.13
Matches9,048,502
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Shaco based on 5 games. Maokai 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 Shaco 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
60.0% WR
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Shaco vs Maokai matchup - 40.0% win rate
Shaco
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Shaco Matchup?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
588
DMG / min
790
11,377
Gold / game
10,696
453
Heal / min
143
1,294
DMG Mitigated / min
373
2.3
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Maokai vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Shaco 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 Shaco's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shaco 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 1,232 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Maokai
1.2Shaco
Maokai and Shaco farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
588Maokai
790Shaco
Shaco heavily out-damages Maokai by 202 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 Shaco's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,377Maokai
10,696Shaco
Maokai earns 681 more gold per game than Shaco, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Maokai slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.3Maokai
1.2Shaco
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Shaco, 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. Shaco should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,747Maokai
516Shaco
Maokai vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,232 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Shaco

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Maokai
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai66.7%
Shaco late game win rateShaco33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Maokai and Shaco, 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.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Shaco. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Shaco players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Maokai Runes Against Shaco

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs ShacoResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs ShacoFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs ShacoConditioning - best Maokai rune vs ShacoOvergrowth - best Maokai rune vs Shaco
Precision rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Maokai rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Maokai rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Shaco, 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.

Maokai matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.82%441.34378,55438.9%69.2%
55.56%361.54668,69871.4%45.5%
55.17%291.34649,16854.5%55.6%
55.17%291.24479,10553.9%56.3%
44.44%271.34858,49438.9%55.6%
36.00%251.457610,44025.0%41.2%
56.52%231.54298,22364.3%44.4%
30.43%231.55058,40130.0%30.8%
59.09%221.350710,13866.7%57.9%
42.11%191.55199,54557.1%33.3%
57.89%191.44679,44528.6%75.0%
61.11%181.25519,74742.9%72.7%
41.18%171.04029,24133.3%45.5%
33.33%151.45019,76450.0%27.3%
30.77%131.54155,87933.3%25.0%
61.54%131.74678,77444.4%100.0%
61.54%131.34518,55871.4%50.0%
69.23%131.14617,88775.0%60.0%
50.00%121.84409,91120.0%71.4%
33.33%121.43547,04233.3%33.3%
58.33%121.54799,80050.0%62.5%
50.00%121.55527,90171.4%20.0%
27.27%112.46079,14120.0%33.3%
50.00%102.149910,23375.0%33.3%
60.00%104.164111,22240.0%80.0%
40.00%101.34737,34242.9%33.3%
55.56%91.14918,64066.7%33.3%
22.22%91.34719,20125.0%20.0%
62.50%81.35479,30533.3%80.0%
37.50%80.86359,03440.0%33.3%
62.50%80.74279,45140.0%100.0%
0.00%81.15048,1630.0%0.0%
57.14%72.485313,0590.0%66.7%
42.86%74.870910,79133.3%50.0%
85.71%71.24668,748100.0%66.7%
50.00%65.275312,369100.0%40.0%
50.00%61.14037,87033.3%66.7%
66.67%62.369811,981100.0%50.0%
16.67%62.46108,58850.0%0.0%
50.00%65.66679,21250.0%50.0%
66.67%62.766611,740100.0%50.0%
50.00%63.165510,2190.0%75.0%
66.67%63.068711,772100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.45879,9680.0%66.7%
60.00%51.161410,940100.0%50.0%
60.00%50.958811,37750.0%66.7%
60.00%54.47578,00666.7%50.0%
80.00%51.44939,73850.0%100.0%
40.00%50.662411,32150.0%33.3%
40.00%54.86869,72233.3%50.0%
40.00%50.657110,2980.0%50.0%
60.00%51.160910,296100.0%50.0%

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Maokai vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Shaco matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shaco'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 Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Shaco 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 Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Shaco matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Shaco matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Shaco 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 Shaco?

The best Maokai build against Shaco includes Liandry's Torment, Spirit Visage, 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 Shaco?

The best Maokai runes against Shaco use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Shaco?

Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 60.0% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Maokai against Shaco?

When playing Maokai against Shaco, 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.