Maokai, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
52.3%
Pick Rate
1.0%
Ban Rate
0.3%

Maokai Support Win Rate & Tier

Maokai A TierTankSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
1,347
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Maokai Good in Patch 26.20?

Yes — Maokai is a strong pick in Patch 26.20: A tier as Support. Maokai's 52.3% win rate ranks #2 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #32. That is up 3.1 points from Patch 26.19. Maokai is banned in 0.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.3%.

Tier
A
Win Rate
52.3%#2 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
1.0%#32 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
0.3%
Win rate change
+3.1vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Maokai →

Maokai Roles

Maokai goes Support in 69% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Maokai Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.71%
Patch 26.2051.97%
+2.26%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.191.49%
Patch 26.201.49%
0.00%

Quick overview of Maokai's optimal setup in League of Legends. Maokai's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, using Aftershock, Font of Life, Conditioning for maximum effectiveness. Maokai performs well against Janna, Rell, Senna but struggles against Nami, Milio, Morgana.

Maokai Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Maokai stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Crowd control: better than 99% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 84% of champions
  • Damage mitigated: better than 79% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage to champions: below 86% of champions
  • Damage to buildings: below 83% of champions
  • CS: below 72% of champions

Maokai ranks in the 68.9 percentile for early game strength, 91.1 percentile for late game scaling, 44.4 percentile for objective control, 70.0 percentile for support strength, 55.6 percentile for creep farming, and 53.3 percentile for damage output.

Maokai demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 19.8% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Maokai may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Maokai achieves a 53.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 33.3% in Master. This trend often indicates that Maokai's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (53.1%), Bronze (52.5%), Silver (53.8%), Gold (54.8%), Platinum (53.0%)) suggests that while Maokai can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Maokai's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Maokai is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Maokai, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Maokai at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 58.26% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.13% in 25 minute games. Understanding Maokai Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Maokai include Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Maokai in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Maokai, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Maokai Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Maokai good in Patch 26.20?

Yes. Maokai is A tier as Support in Patch 26.20 with a 52.3% win rate. That win rate ranks #2 of 39 Support champions.

What lane is Maokai played in?

Mostly Support (69% of ranked games), also Jungle (19%), Top (11%).

How often is Maokai banned?

Maokai is banned in 0.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 3.3%.

What is Maokai good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Maokai stands out for Crowd control (99/100), Vision score (84/100), Damage mitigated (79/100).

Which champions are similar to Maokai?

Champions that play like Maokai: Janna, Xin Zhao, Singed.