Maokai the Twisted Treant
Maokai is a rageful, towering treant who fights the unnatural horrors of the Shadow Isles. He was twisted into a force of vengeance after a magical cataclysm destroyed his home, surviving undeath only through the Waters of Life infused within his heartwood. Once a peaceful nature spirit, Maokai now furiously battles to banish the scourge of unlife from the Shadow Isles and restore his home to its former beauty.
Sap Magic
Maokai's basic attack also heals him and deals additional damage on a moderate cooldown. Each time Maokai casts a spell or is struck by an enemy's spell, this cooldown is reduced.
Bramble Smash
Maokai knocks back nearby enemies with a shockwave, dealing magic damage and slowing them.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 7/
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Range:- 600
Twisted Advance
Maokai contorts into a mass of moving roots, becoming untargetable and dashing to the target. Upon arrival, he roots the target.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 14/
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Range:- 525
Sapling Toss
Maokai flings a sapling to the target area to stand guard. More effective in brush.
Cost:- 60/
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Cooldown:- 18/
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Range:- 1100
Nature's Grasp
Maokai summons a colossal wall of brambles and thorns that slowly advances forwards, damaging and rooting any enemies in the path.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 130/
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- 90
Range:- 3000
- Tank,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Maokai Changes
Quick overview of Maokai's optimal setup in League of Legends. Maokai's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, using Aftershock, Font of Life, Bone Plating for maximum effectiveness. Maokai performs well against Velkoz, Janna, Pantheon but struggles against Soraka, Sona, Lulu.
- Maokai's Top Build
- Maokai's Best Runes
- Maokai's Top Matchups
- Maokai's Counters
Maokai's base statistics in League of Legends. Maokai has 665 base health, 64 attack damage, 35 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Maokai's stats is crucial for maximizing Maokai's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Maokai's stats against other champions to see how Maokai ranks.
AP:0
AD:64(3.3 per level)
AS:0(2.125 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:375(43 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.6 per level)
Health:665(109 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.75 per level)
Armor:35(5.2 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Maokai Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Maokai Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.56% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 48.48% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Maokai Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Maokai's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 52.9%, Late Game: 80.2%, Objective Control: 22.7%, Supportive Strength: 81.8%, Creep Farming: 25.6%, Damage: 12.2%. These percentile rankings show how Maokai compares to other champions in each category.
Maokai exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Maokai's performance shows a 5.6% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Maokai rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (47.2% win rate), players may struggle to execute Maokai's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (52.8% win rate), Maokai's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Maokai has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Maokai should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (47.2%), Bronze (49.2%), Silver (57.3%), Gold (48.6%), Platinum (48.5%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Maokai's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Maokai an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Maokai
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.84%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Vel'Koz and Janna
- Optimal rune setup achieves 60.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Soraka (34.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Maokai into favorable matchups like Vel'Koz where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Resolve + $Inspiration rune setup for a $60.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Maokai Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Maokai ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Maokai's win rate?
Maokai has a 50.84% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Maokai's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Maokai?
Champions similar to Maokai include Neeko, Volibear, and Ashe. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Maokai in League of Legends.
How does Maokai perform during different match durations?
Maokai's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Maokai's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Maokai's performance at different game lengths.