Maokaivs Xin Zhao
Maokai vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Maokai wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Xin Zhao based on 11 games. Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao 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.
Xin Zhao(63.6%)Who Wins the Maokai vs Xin Zhao Matchup?
Maokai vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary
The Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.4%, giving Maokai a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xin Zhao controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xin Zhao 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 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown
Xin Zhao is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xin Zhao holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Maokai Build Against Xin Zhao
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Maokai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Maokai against Xin Zhao are Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis 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 Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Maokai42.9%Xin Zhao57.1%Maokai100.0%Xin Zhao0.0%Xin Zhao dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Xin Zhao 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xin Zhao. 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: Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Maokai to press their advantage against Xin Zhao, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Maokai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.95% | 73 | 1.2 | 485 | 8,748 | 58.1% | 40.5% | |
| 65.00% | 60 | 1.3 | 433 | 9,344 | 68.0% | 62.9% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 1.3 | 456 | 8,570 | 51.7% | 33.3% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.3 | 451 | 8,380 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 32.61% | 46 | 1.4 | 493 | 9,398 | 23.5% | 37.9% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.3 | 482 | 9,298 | 52.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.59% | 41 | 1.4 | 438 | 9,282 | 50.0% | 29.6% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 1.4 | 521 | 9,624 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.2 | 402 | 8,989 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 481 | 9,312 | 52.9% | 31.6% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.3 | 520 | 9,627 | 23.1% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 35 | 1.2 | 439 | 8,368 | 35.3% | 64.7% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.2 | 483 | 8,874 | 47.1% | 58.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 452 | 8,915 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.9 | 586 | 9,378 | 40.0% | 31.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 530 | 9,084 | 41.7% | 56.3% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.3 | 489 | 8,618 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.3 | 395 | 7,564 | 41.2% | 40.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.4 | 395 | 7,897 | 70.6% | 55.6% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 1.2 | 509 | 9,871 | 87.5% | 61.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 588 | 9,994 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 438 | 8,982 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 4.3 | 533 | 8,663 | 31.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.3 | 481 | 8,958 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.3 | 430 | 7,596 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 439 | 7,435 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.3 | 524 | 11,118 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 411 | 8,459 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.7 | 543 | 9,956 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 493 | 8,941 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 516 | 9,332 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.9 | 656 | 10,495 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.6 | 507 | 8,858 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.4 | 791 | 11,076 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 671 | 9,952 | 75.0% | 87.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.2 | 687 | 10,841 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 443 | 9,443 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 484 | 9,662 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 634 | 10,685 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 521 | 9,721 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 673 | 12,194 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 503 | 8,420 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 749 | 14,242 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 647 | 8,120 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.2 | 795 | 10,401 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.5 | 732 | 10,336 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 605 | 10,286 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.4 | 769 | 10,388 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 431 | 9,067 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 662 | 10,853 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 614 | 11,332 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 580 | 9,511 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 612 | 10,808 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 748 | 10,686 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 655 | 9,928 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 435 | 9,668 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 572 | 7,816 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.6 | 758 | 10,083 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 426 | 9,948 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 712 | 10,025 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.8 | 592 | 9,194 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 699 | 11,036 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 967 | 10,841 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 981 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 711 | 10,050 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 508 | 10,057 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 598 | 8,879 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 616 | 9,256 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 740 | 15,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 752 | 12,525 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 775 | 9,261 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 546 | 11,804 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 527 | 12,933 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 626 | 11,240 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 559 | 10,470 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 421 | 7,670 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Maokai vs Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Maokai do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Maokai do against Xin Zhao in the early game?
In the early game, Xin Zhao has the advantage against Maokai with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Xin Zhao players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Maokai do against Xin Zhao in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Maokai build against Xin Zhao?
The best Maokai build against Xin Zhao includes Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage 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 Xin Zhao?
The best Maokai runes against Xin Zhao use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Maokai vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Maokai counter Xin Zhao?
Yes, Maokai has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 63.6% win rate. Maokai strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Maokai against Xin Zhao?
When playing Maokai against Xin Zhao, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Xin Zhao. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.