Maokai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Maokaivs Thresh

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 57.8% win rate (+15.7%) over Thresh based on 83 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 Thresh 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.

Compare against an opponent
Thresh - 57.8% win rateThresh(57.8%)
Maokai - 57.8% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
57.8% WR
VS
Thresh vs Maokai matchup - 42.2% win rate
Thresh
42.2% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Thresh Matchup?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 83
57.8%
Win Rate
42.2%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
430
DMG / min
379
8,817
Gold / game
8,679
283
Heal / min
106
1,028
DMG Mitigated / min
962
2.4
CC / min
1.5
65.0%
Early Game WR
35.0%
51.2%
Late Game WR
48.8%

Maokai vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 83 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 57.8% win rate compared to Thresh's 42.2%, giving Maokai a 15.7 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Thresh players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Thresh and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Maokai
1.1Thresh
Maokai and Thresh farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
430Maokai
379Thresh
Maokai deals 51 more champion damage per minute than Thresh. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Thresh choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Maokai's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,817Maokai
8,679Thresh
Maokai and Thresh generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 138 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.4Maokai
1.5Thresh
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Thresh, with 0.9 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. Thresh should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,311Maokai
1,069Thresh
Maokai vastly out-sustains Thresh, healing and mitigating 242 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Thresh is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Thresh, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Thresh

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Thresh are Thornmail, Trailblazer 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Thresh. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
65.0%
+30.0% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai65.0%
Thresh early game win rateThresh35.0%
Late Game
Maokai
51.2%
+2.3% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai51.2%
Thresh late game win rateThresh48.8%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.0% win rate — a 30.0 percentage point lead over Thresh. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Maokai takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Thresh by 2.3 percentage points. Maokai scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Maokai Runes Against Thresh

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs ThreshResolve
Aftershock - best Maokai rune vs ThreshFont of Life - best Maokai rune vs ThreshBone Plating - best Maokai rune vs ThreshUnflinching - best Maokai rune vs Thresh
Inspiration rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs ThreshInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Maokai rune vs ThreshCosmic Insight - best Maokai rune vs Thresh
63.2% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Thresh, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.26%941.34298,60455.8%52.4%
57.83%831.24308,81765.0%51.2%
46.27%671.24929,60544.8%47.4%
48.48%661.34599,14957.1%42.1%
52.63%571.34769,11453.6%51.7%
51.79%561.34438,91760.7%42.9%
50.94%531.34969,38452.2%50.0%
46.00%501.34549,23936.4%53.6%
57.45%471.34388,32353.9%61.9%
45.24%421.44309,31250.0%42.3%
57.50%401.24098,92063.6%50.0%
55.26%381.34499,49860.0%52.2%
55.56%361.355810,75654.5%56.0%
60.00%351.14619,09250.0%68.4%
57.14%351.33558,35763.2%50.0%
51.43%351.24918,59550.0%53.9%
57.58%331.45199,66446.1%65.0%
30.30%331.25228,87926.7%33.3%
48.39%311.35058,99440.0%56.3%
51.72%291.25229,68646.1%56.3%
39.29%281.44979,65340.0%38.9%
70.37%271.34219,10266.7%75.0%
62.96%271.446910,14272.7%56.3%
55.00%201.04448,99150.0%60.0%
50.00%201.34118,43750.0%50.0%
63.16%191.35119,20850.0%77.8%
47.37%191.34818,62945.5%50.0%
44.44%181.35118,81230.0%62.5%
61.11%181.24048,43845.5%85.7%
22.22%181.34738,16922.2%22.2%
70.59%172.455011,75266.7%72.7%
43.75%161.35048,24455.6%28.6%
40.00%151.65337,70341.7%33.3%
40.00%151.64567,59614.3%62.5%
80.00%151.14749,47583.3%77.8%
53.85%134.05929,37050.0%60.0%
69.23%131.064012,65760.0%75.0%
66.67%121.956710,29650.0%83.3%
41.67%120.953711,28633.3%44.4%
50.00%121.357110,66550.0%50.0%
25.00%121.04998,33433.3%16.7%
41.67%125.774910,73025.0%50.0%
72.73%112.371610,31560.0%83.3%
54.55%111.154810,701100.0%37.5%
63.64%111.662511,15066.7%62.5%
70.00%101.14018,12450.0%83.3%
30.00%100.965311,29120.0%40.0%
50.00%104.874410,0080.0%71.4%
40.00%102.389510,2680.0%57.1%
50.00%101.751310,55025.0%66.7%
50.00%104.873810,26050.0%50.0%
60.00%100.754911,21750.0%66.7%
40.00%101.33727,76340.0%40.0%
33.33%90.84919,42025.0%40.0%
44.44%94.47698,71650.0%33.3%
77.78%93.772210,85250.0%100.0%
75.00%86.458910,26080.0%66.7%
62.50%80.944411,54450.0%75.0%
50.00%83.365011,42833.3%60.0%
85.71%72.164511,528100.0%75.0%
42.86%74.66117,94620.0%100.0%
28.57%71.072111,17825.0%33.3%
57.14%71.867013,74350.0%60.0%
42.86%71.161711,40366.7%25.0%
66.67%63.184613,4880.0%80.0%
50.00%63.578010,71566.7%33.3%
83.33%62.676912,10050.0%100.0%
50.00%62.25209,38150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.460312,59650.0%50.0%
33.33%64.975210,36750.0%25.0%
16.67%64.765610,29733.3%0.0%
83.33%60.753210,92375.0%100.0%
66.67%62.55459,36575.0%50.0%
16.67%61.15399,6860.0%25.0%
50.00%64.45839,47475.0%0.0%
60.00%56.076310,6840.0%100.0%
60.00%52.65997,376100.0%0.0%
20.00%53.46639,72033.3%0.0%
40.00%53.25537,18733.3%50.0%
40.00%54.56619,61333.3%50.0%
80.00%51.34658,977100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.452310,70750.0%33.3%
60.00%52.595012,66150.0%66.7%
60.00%51.24507,11450.0%100.0%
80.00%51.54518,623100.0%66.7%
100.00%51.062410,694100.0%100.0%

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Maokai vs Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Maokai vs Thresh matchup with a 57.8% win rate compared to Thresh's 42.2%, a 15.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 83 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Maokai do against Thresh in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Thresh with a 65.0% win rate versus 35.0%. 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 Thresh in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Thresh matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Maokai vs Thresh matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Thresh with a 57.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.7 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 83 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Thresh?

The best Maokai build against Thresh includes Thornmail, Trailblazer, 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 Thresh?

The best Maokai runes against Thresh use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.2% win rate in the Maokai vs Thresh matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Maokai counter Thresh?

Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Thresh with a 57.8% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Thresh in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Maokai against Thresh?

When playing Maokai against Thresh, 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.