- Win Rate
- 51.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.3%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Maokai Jungle Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 549
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 19, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Jungle Maokai runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - First Strike from the Inspiration tree with Domination secondary (53.5% WR, 23.5% pick rate). Maokai's optimal primary runes are First Strike, Magical Footwear, Triple Tonic, Cosmic Insight. Secondary tree: Cheap Shot, Ultimate Hunter.
Primary Tree
Inspiration
First StrikeAttacks or abilities against an enemy champion within 0.25s of entering champion combat grant 10 gold and First Strike for 3 seconds, causing you to deal
Cooldown:
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Triple TonicUpon reaching level 3, gain an Elixir of Avarice.
Upon reaching level 6, gain an Elixir of Force.
Upon reaching level 9, gain an Elixir of Skill.
Cosmic Insight+
+
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
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.
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RammusEvery Maokai Jungle Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
455 gamesMaokai Jungle runs Aftershock in 49% of games, with a 55.2% win rate. Precision is the usual secondary tree (48%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| AftershockMost played | 48.6% | 55.2% | 221 |
| First Strike | 26.4% | 51.7% | 120 |
 Stormraider's Surge | 12.3% | 48.2% | 56 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 PrecisionMost played | 47.7% | 56.7% | 217 |
 Domination | 28.1% | 50.0% | 128 |
| Inspiration | 14.7% | 44.8% | 67 |
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 | 50.8% | 54.1% | 231 |
| Conditioning | 50.8% | 55.4% | 231 |
| Overgrowth | 47.5% | 55.6% | 216 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend: HasteMost played | 47.5% | 56.5% | 216 |
| Triumph | 45.5% | 56.5% | 207 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic InsightMost played | 39.1% | 49.4% | 178 |
| Magical Footwear | 35.8% | 49.7% | 163 |
| Triple Tonic | 26.8% | 50.8% | 122 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate HunterMost played | 28.8% | 51.1% | 131 |
| Cheap Shot | 28.4% | 51.2% | 129 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 TranscendenceMost played | 17.4% | 45.6% | 79 |
 Nimbus Cloak | 14.1% | 48.4% | 64 |
 Waterwalking | 13.0% | 45.8% | 59 |
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 | 87.0% | 52.0% | 396 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 85.1% | 52.2% | 387 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 47.3% | 57.2% | 215 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 44.2% | 48.3% | 201 |
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Maokai Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Maokai Jungle?
Aftershock: Maokai Jungle takes it in 49% of ranked games and wins 55.2% of 221 games. Alternatives: First Strike (26%, 51.7%), Stormraider's Surge (12%, 48.2%).
What stat shards should Maokai take?
Most Maokai players take Attack Speed (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 Inspiration tree with First Strike, Magical Footwear, Triple Tonic, and Cosmic Insight, and the Domination tree with Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter. This rune setup achieves a 53.5% win rate with a 23.5% 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 +1.8% compared to Maokai's average win rate. This rune setup has a 23.5% pick rate among Maokai players.
What keystone should I use on Maokai?
First Strike from the Inspiration 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 Inspiration. The optimal Inspiration runes for Maokai are First Strike, Magical Footwear, Triple Tonic, and Cosmic Insight, with First Strike being the keystone of choice.
What is Maokai's secondary rune tree?
Maokai's best secondary rune tree is Domination. The recommended Domination runes are Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter, which complement Maokai's Inspiration primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Maokai?
An alternative Maokai rune setup uses alternative keystone 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 23.5% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 23.5% of Maokai players use the First Strike setup with Inspiration and Domination trees.