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

Maokaivs Tryndamere

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Maokai vs Tryndamere is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tryndamere wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Maokai based on 5 games. Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere 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
Tryndamere - 40.0% win rateTryndamere(40.0%)
Maokai - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Maokai
40.0% WR
VS
Tryndamere vs Maokai matchup - 60.0% win rate
Tryndamere
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Maokai vs Tryndamere Matchup?

Tryndamere wins the Maokai vs Tryndamere matchup
Winner
Tryndamere
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.5
CS / min
5.8
661
DMG / min
955
9,613
Gold / game
13,810
432
Heal / min
545
1,745
DMG Mitigated / min
981
2.6
CC / min
0.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Maokai vs Tryndamere Matchup Summary

The Maokai vs Tryndamere matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tryndamere wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Maokai's 40.0%, giving Tryndamere a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Tryndamere controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Tryndamere 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 crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere Laning Phase Breakdown

Tryndamere wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.5Maokai
5.8Tryndamere
Tryndamere significantly out-farms Maokai by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Tryndamere a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
661Maokai
955Tryndamere
Tryndamere heavily out-damages Maokai by 294 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 Tryndamere's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,613Maokai
13,810Tryndamere
Tryndamere generates a commanding 4,197 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Tryndamere consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.6Maokai
0.7Tryndamere
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Tryndamere, with 1.9 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. Tryndamere should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,178Maokai
1,525Tryndamere
Maokai vastly out-sustains Tryndamere, healing and mitigating 652 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tryndamere is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tryndamere, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Maokai Build Against Tryndamere

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tryndamere
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Maokai early game win rateMaokai33.3%
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere66.7%
Late Game
Maokai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Maokai late game win rateMaokai50.0%
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere50.0%

Tryndamere dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Tryndamere has the edge early, but Maokai 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 Tryndamere

Resolve rune tree - Maokai primary runes vs TryndamereResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Maokai rune vs TryndamereDemolish - best Maokai rune vs TryndamereSecond Wind - best Maokai rune vs TryndamereOvergrowth - best Maokai rune vs Tryndamere
Sorcery rune tree - Maokai secondary runes vs TryndamereSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Maokai rune vs TryndamereTranscendence - best Maokai rune vs Tryndamere
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Maokai the best tools to compete against Tryndamere in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Tryndamere - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Maokai do against Tryndamere in League of Legends?

Tryndamere wins the Maokai vs Tryndamere 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 26.7.

How does Maokai do against Tryndamere in the early game?

In the early game, Tryndamere has the advantage against Maokai with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Tryndamere players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Maokai do against Tryndamere in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere matchup?

Tryndamere wins the matchup against Maokai with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Tryndamere is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Maokai build against Tryndamere?

The best Maokai build against Tryndamere includes Randuin's Omen, Fimbulwinter, Spirit Visage 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 Tryndamere?

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

Does Maokai counter Tryndamere?

No, Maokai struggles against Tryndamere with only a 40.0% win rate. Tryndamere has the advantage in this matchup. Maokai players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tryndamere's lead.

How do I play Maokai against Tryndamere?

When playing Maokai against Tryndamere, play cautiously and avoid Tryndamere's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Tryndamere in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.