Sorakavs Maokai
Soraka vs Maokai is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Soraka based on 35 games. Soraka wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Maokai matchup.
Soraka Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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.
Maokai(48.6%)Who Wins the Soraka vs Maokai Matchup?
Soraka vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Soraka vs Maokai matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Soraka's 48.6%, giving Maokai a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Soraka controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Soraka needs to press advantages before Maokai reaches their power spikes, while Maokai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Maokai leads by 277 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Maokai is slightly favored, Soraka can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Maokai's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Soraka vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Soraka Build Against Maokai
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Maokai are Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Soraka 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 Soraka vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Soraka50.0%Maokai50.0%Soraka46.1%Maokai53.9%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Soraka and Maokai, with Soraka holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Soraka. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Soraka has the edge early, but Maokai 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 Soraka Runes Against Maokai
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Soraka maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Maokai.
Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Soraka'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 Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.09% | 206 | 0.9 | 200 | 7,989 | 40.8% | 52.8% | |
| 50.98% | 153 | 0.9 | 195 | 8,063 | 58.2% | 45.4% | |
| 52.74% | 146 | 0.8 | 209 | 8,018 | 47.9% | 57.3% | |
| 53.28% | 137 | 0.8 | 204 | 8,025 | 56.9% | 49.2% | |
| 42.42% | 132 | 0.8 | 193 | 8,088 | 42.6% | 42.3% | |
| 45.45% | 121 | 0.9 | 201 | 7,664 | 46.0% | 44.8% | |
| 41.53% | 118 | 0.8 | 213 | 8,153 | 42.9% | 40.3% | |
| 56.07% | 107 | 0.9 | 191 | 7,837 | 57.1% | 54.9% | |
| 47.17% | 106 | 0.9 | 213 | 7,916 | 52.7% | 41.2% | |
| 48.04% | 102 | 0.9 | 185 | 8,198 | 51.9% | 44.0% | |
| 53.47% | 101 | 0.9 | 201 | 8,656 | 53.9% | 53.2% | |
| 48.96% | 96 | 0.9 | 220 | 8,222 | 47.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 90 | 0.8 | 197 | 8,705 | 40.0% | 68.0% | |
| 53.41% | 88 | 0.9 | 227 | 8,389 | 61.9% | 45.6% | |
| 51.76% | 85 | 0.9 | 186 | 8,222 | 57.9% | 46.8% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,426 | 47.4% | 52.5% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 0.9 | 192 | 8,816 | 50.0% | 37.8% | |
| 52.31% | 65 | 0.8 | 221 | 8,597 | 54.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 0.9 | 192 | 9,033 | 31.6% | 46.1% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 0.9 | 221 | 7,904 | 54.8% | 52.0% | |
| 66.67% | 54 | 0.9 | 220 | 8,486 | 79.2% | 56.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 0.8 | 182 | 8,052 | 40.9% | 67.7% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 0.8 | 149 | 7,020 | 63.9% | 50.0% | |
| 64.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 259 | 8,376 | 59.3% | 69.6% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,320 | 63.6% | 53.9% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 0.9 | 227 | 8,482 | 65.2% | 40.0% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.8 | 189 | 8,481 | 60.0% | 40.7% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 0.9 | 184 | 7,893 | 53.9% | 70.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 186 | 7,745 | 68.4% | 28.6% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 213 | 8,036 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,052 | 61.5% | 52.9% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 229 | 7,578 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 218 | 8,338 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 243 | 8,318 | 46.1% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,176 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 222 | 8,479 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.8 | 257 | 8,498 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 182 | 7,739 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 204 | 8,487 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 257 | 8,679 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 153 | 7,886 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 178 | 8,323 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 208 | 10,022 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.8 | 162 | 8,876 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 192 | 7,675 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 165 | 6,685 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 200 | 8,093 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 224 | 6,397 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.0 | 184 | 8,257 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.8 | 173 | 8,147 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 246 | 8,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 181 | 8,281 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 170 | 8,064 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 212 | 7,720 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 195 | 9,941 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 234 | 10,265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 236 | 7,955 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 252 | 7,965 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 245 | 8,847 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 313 | 10,257 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 183 | 7,412 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Soraka vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Soraka do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Soraka vs Maokai matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Soraka's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Soraka do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Soraka do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Soraka vs Maokai matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Soraka vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Soraka with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Maokai is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.
What is the best Soraka build against Maokai?
The best Soraka build against Maokai includes Dawncore, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Soraka runes against Maokai?
The best Soraka runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Soraka vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Soraka counter Maokai?
No, Soraka struggles against Maokai with only a 48.6% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Soraka against Maokai?
When playing Soraka against Maokai, play cautiously and avoid Maokai's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Maokai has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.