Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Rengarvs Maokai

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Rengar based on 6 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Maokai matchup.

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Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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.

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Rengar - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
33.3% WR
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Maokai vs Rengar matchup - 66.7% win rate
Maokai
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Rengar vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
0.9
CS / min
0.9
609
DMG / min
622
11,548
Gold / game
11,693
536
Heal / min
505
633
DMG Mitigated / min
1,082
0.4
CC / min
2.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Rengar vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Rengar's 33.3%, giving Maokai a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Maokai overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rengar vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Rengar
0.9Maokai
Rengar and Maokai farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
609Rengar
622Maokai
Damage output is virtually even between Rengar and Maokai, with only 12 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,548Rengar
11,693Maokai
Rengar and Maokai generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 145 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Rengar
2.0Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Rengar, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Maokai far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Rengar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,168Rengar
1,587Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 419 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Maokai

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Maokai are Profane Hydra, Umbral Glaive and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar25.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai75.0%
Late Game
Rengar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar50.0%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai50.0%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Rengar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Maokai. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Maokai has the edge early, but Rengar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Rengar Runes Against Maokai

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Conqueror - best Rengar rune vs MaokaiTriumph - best Rengar rune vs MaokaiLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs MaokaiCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Maokai
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs MaokaiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs MaokaiUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Maokai
50.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Rengar the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.21%1650.982113,67325.3%54.4%
47.10%1380.973613,08248.3%46.3%
36.92%1301.177212,65439.3%34.8%
51.20%1251.074113,65255.0%47.7%
43.55%1241.073613,14848.1%40.0%
38.84%1211.077612,91026.0%47.9%
38.38%991.079313,52633.3%41.7%
38.78%981.174912,52232.6%43.6%
53.06%980.982614,28760.0%49.2%
42.86%911.179913,75741.0%44.2%
48.28%871.174713,71838.5%56.3%
48.81%840.983613,81254.5%45.1%
56.58%761.079813,34266.7%48.8%
44.44%721.074513,08441.2%47.4%
46.97%661.272112,61137.5%55.9%
51.72%581.184714,34550.0%53.3%
48.21%561.188914,27063.6%38.2%
49.06%531.386213,92642.9%53.1%
32.08%530.978211,79527.6%37.5%
52.00%501.083014,12744.4%56.3%
36.17%471.072712,70328.6%42.3%
39.13%461.176112,92543.5%34.8%
61.36%441.375512,23858.3%65.0%
47.73%440.989514,08040.0%51.7%
59.52%421.177813,44556.3%61.5%
45.00%401.078811,71133.3%62.5%
55.00%401.091713,40043.8%62.5%
41.03%390.871212,37353.3%33.3%
58.33%361.493513,24761.1%55.6%
55.56%361.887314,32656.3%55.0%
42.86%351.185113,75250.0%38.1%
34.29%351.071512,28622.7%53.9%
42.86%351.087213,40140.0%45.0%
51.52%330.976612,55247.1%56.3%
40.63%321.181713,00637.5%43.8%
43.33%302.080613,26743.8%42.9%
51.72%291.174814,13860.0%47.4%
41.38%291.078312,81631.3%53.9%
46.43%281.872912,64633.3%56.3%
38.46%263.079513,85950.0%33.3%
64.00%253.079414,22880.0%53.3%
54.17%241.379013,48760.0%50.0%
26.09%231.365312,14018.2%33.3%
54.55%221.291114,60450.0%55.6%
50.00%223.11,04813,91542.9%53.3%
35.00%201.185613,43922.2%45.5%
55.00%202.173912,13450.0%62.5%
57.89%192.282412,62150.0%66.7%
44.44%181.187214,37850.0%42.9%
50.00%182.495712,32933.3%66.7%
61.11%182.082412,19885.7%45.5%
55.56%181.077614,01650.0%60.0%
35.29%171.074413,92150.0%22.2%
50.00%142.785113,75957.1%42.9%
57.14%142.590213,03650.0%66.7%
46.15%131.793014,07233.3%57.1%
23.08%132.468111,74514.3%33.3%
69.23%133.072112,657100.0%50.0%
66.67%122.683613,66860.0%71.4%
33.33%121.663611,50533.3%33.3%
41.67%125.582312,17633.3%44.4%
58.33%120.981312,63350.0%66.7%
63.64%114.089612,50271.4%50.0%
45.45%113.11,04215,40050.0%42.9%
72.73%111.676913,88280.0%66.7%
63.64%111.077913,90350.0%80.0%
30.00%105.592512,20625.0%33.3%
66.67%91.065712,47175.0%60.0%
25.00%83.772011,75625.0%25.0%
50.00%84.25769,50450.0%50.0%
37.50%83.374610,73816.7%100.0%
62.50%82.472812,88960.0%66.7%
42.86%70.764312,35350.0%33.3%
28.57%75.256710,6200.0%50.0%
14.29%72.885911,72125.0%0.0%
42.86%75.178611,22125.0%66.7%
42.86%75.268911,84025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.859610,95125.0%100.0%
50.00%66.866011,53433.3%66.7%
50.00%65.11,36118,557100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.960911,54825.0%50.0%
66.67%64.11,07318,0690.0%80.0%
50.00%64.792912,7810.0%75.0%
66.67%65.37298,76950.0%100.0%
66.67%65.01,16815,66350.0%75.0%
80.00%54.97938,856100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.357111,6220.0%75.0%
40.00%55.566710,41550.0%0.0%
40.00%52.91,04712,82933.3%50.0%
40.00%51.981810,6700.0%50.0%
80.00%56.199712,26666.7%100.0%

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Rengar vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Rengar vs Maokai matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Rengar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rengar do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Rengar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rengar do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Maokai matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rengar vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Rengar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Maokai?

The best Rengar build against Maokai includes Profane Hydra, Umbral Glaive, Lord Dominik's Regards with Slightly Magical Footwear. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Maokai?

The best Rengar runes against Maokai use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Rengar vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rengar counter Maokai?

No, Rengar struggles against Maokai with only a 33.3% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Rengar against Maokai?

When playing Rengar against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Maokai in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.