Maokaivs Soraka
Maokai vs Soraka is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Maokai wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Soraka based on 7 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 Soraka 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 Soraka Matchup?
Maokai vs Soraka Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Soraka matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Soraka's 42.9%, giving Maokai a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Soraka players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Maokai leads by 271 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Soraka and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Soraka 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 Soraka Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, 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 Soraka
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Soraka, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Soraka are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail 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 Soraka. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Soraka matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Soraka0.0%Maokai50.0%Soraka50.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Soraka. This lopsided early game means Maokai 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 Soraka. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Soraka players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Maokai Runes Against Soraka
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Soraka, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Soraka - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Soraka in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Soraka matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Soraka's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Maokai do against Soraka in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Soraka with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Soraka in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Soraka 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 Soraka matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Soraka with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Soraka?
The best Maokai build against Soraka includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Unending Despair with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Soraka?
The best Maokai runes against Soraka use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Soraka matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Soraka?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Soraka with a 57.1% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Soraka in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Maokai against Soraka?
When playing Maokai against Soraka, 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.