- Win Rate
- 52.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.3%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Maokai Support Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,536
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Support Maokai runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Aftershock from the Resolve tree with Precision secondary (53.5% WR, 31.0% pick rate). Maokai's optimal primary runes are Aftershock, Font of Life, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Legend: Haste, Triumph.
Primary Tree
Resolve
AftershockAfter immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.
Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s
Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)
Font of LifeImpairing the movement of an enemy champion restores
70% effect for Ranged Users.
Cooldown: 20s
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
TriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold.
'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.'
—Noxian Reckoner
Primary Tree
Resolve
AftershockAfter immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies.
Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health)
Cooldown: 20s
Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)
Font of LifeImpairing the movement of an enemy champion restores
70% effect for Ranged Users.
Cooldown: 20s
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
UnflinchingGain 10 Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min.
Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Cosmic Insight+
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Every Maokai Support Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
2,306 gamesMaokai Support runs Aftershock in 81% of games, with a 53.4% win rate. Inspiration is the usual secondary tree (41%). Standard stat shards: Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| AftershockMost played | 80.8% | 53.4% | 1,863 |
 Arcane Comet | 10.1% | 49.1% | 234 |
 Grasp of the Undying | 3.8% | 46.0% | 87 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 InspirationMost played | 41.1% | 52.5% | 948 |
 Precision | 39.9% | 54.5% | 920 |
 Domination | 12.0% | 48.7% | 277 |
 Sorcery | 5.1% | 47.5% | 118 |
| Resolve | 1.9% | 46.5% | 43 |
Pick rate is the share of Maokai games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Maokai Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Maokai players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Font of LifeMost played | 82.0% | 53.4% | 1,891 |
| Overgrowth | 44.5% | 53.8% | 1,026 |
| Conditioning | 41.1% | 53.3% | 948 |
| Bone Plating | 40.5% | 51.7% | 934 |
| Unflinching | 39.7% | 52.2% | 916 |
 Second Wind | 5.4% | 60.5% | 124 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic InsightMost played | 39.1% | 52.5% | 902 |
| Biscuit Delivery | 35.3% | 52.8% | 815 |
 Hextech Flashtraption | 4.6% | 57.0% | 107 |
 Magical Footwear | 3.0% | 49.3% | 69 |
 Approach Velocity | 2.0% | 60.0% | 45 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriumphMost played | 38.5% | 54.1% | 888 |
| Legend: Haste | 38.4% | 54.6% | 885 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Manaflow BandMost played | 12.7% | 49.3% | 294 |
 Transcendence | 12.2% | 49.3% | 282 |
 Scorch | 11.8% | 48.0% | 273 |
 Celerity | 1.9% | 50.0% | 44 |
 Nimbus Cloak | 1.8% | 54.8% | 42 |
 Gathering Storm | 1.8% | 47.6% | 42 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ultimate HunterMost played | 11.8% | 48.0% | 273 |
 Cheap Shot | 11.4% | 48.5% | 262 |
Maokai Stat Shards
Which stat shards Maokai players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health Scaling (defense)Most played | 90.6% | 52.7% | 2,089 |
 Adaptive Force (offense) | 49.8% | 51.0% | 1,148 |
| Adaptive Force (flex) | 48.8% | 51.8% | 1,126 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 43.5% | 53.1% | 1,004 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 37.8% | 53.9% | 872 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 12.4% | 54.2% | 286 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 7.6% | 53.4% | 176 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 4.8% | 48.6% | 111 |
| Health (defense) | 4.6% | 51.9% | 106 |
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Maokai Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Maokai Support?
Aftershock: Maokai Support takes it in 81% of ranked games and wins 53.4% of 1,863 games. Alternatives: Arcane Comet (10%, 49.1%), Grasp of the Undying (4%, 46.0%).
What stat shards should Maokai take?
Most Maokai players take Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Maokai runes in patch 26.20?
The best Maokai runes in patch 26.20 use the Resolve tree with Aftershock, Font of Life, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Precision tree with Legend: Haste and Triumph. This rune setup achieves a 53.5% win rate with a 31.0% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Maokai's best rune page?
Maokai's best rune page has a 53.5% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +1.5% compared to Maokai's average win rate. This rune setup has a 31.0% pick rate among Maokai players.
What keystone should I use on Maokai?
Aftershock from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Maokai in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Maokai's kit and provides a 53.5% win rate.
What is Maokai's primary rune tree?
Maokai's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Maokai are Aftershock, Font of Life, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, with Aftershock being the keystone of choice.
What is Maokai's secondary rune tree?
Maokai's best secondary rune tree is Precision. The recommended Precision runes are Legend: Haste and Triumph, which complement Maokai's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Maokai?
An alternative Maokai rune setup uses Aftershock from the Resolve tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Maokai's runes?
Maokai's top rune page has a 31.0% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 31.0% of Maokai players use the Aftershock setup with Resolve and Precision trees.