Sorakavs Maokai
Soraka vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Maokai wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Soraka based on 7 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Soraka 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.
Who Wins the Soraka vs Maokai Matchup?
Soraka vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Soraka vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Soraka's 42.9%, giving Maokai a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Soraka outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Soraka reaches their power spikes, while Soraka should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Maokai leads by 271 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Soraka 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.
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 Ardent Censer, Mikael's Blessing 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
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Maokai100.0%Soraka50.0%Maokai50.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Soraka. 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 Soraka 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 Soraka 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
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Soraka the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.21% | 109 | 0.9 | 173 | 7,699 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 51.61% | 62 | 1.0 | 204 | 7,805 | 43.3% | 59.4% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 0.9 | 192 | 7,191 | 55.6% | 52.0% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 189 | 8,227 | 47.6% | 62.1% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 0.9 | 189 | 8,278 | 57.9% | 37.9% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.9 | 210 | 7,299 | 41.7% | 56.5% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 0.8 | 210 | 8,386 | 44.4% | 51.9% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 0.9 | 215 | 7,093 | 60.7% | 43.8% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 219 | 8,105 | 41.2% | 52.2% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 0.9 | 195 | 7,904 | 38.9% | 44.4% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 0.9 | 222 | 8,052 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 0.9 | 203 | 7,789 | 60.0% | 59.1% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 0.9 | 196 | 7,230 | 53.3% | 46.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 0.9 | 206 | 8,490 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.4 | 230 | 7,385 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 75.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 162 | 6,734 | 78.6% | 66.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.8 | 258 | 7,895 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 212 | 7,760 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 187 | 7,903 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 212 | 8,983 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 211 | 8,193 | 16.7% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.9 | 208 | 6,950 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.8 | 216 | 7,950 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 166 | 7,617 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 155 | 7,144 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 197 | 8,921 | 75.0% | 63.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 245 | 7,816 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 209 | 7,145 | 80.0% | 14.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 139 | 8,102 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 186 | 8,651 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 167 | 8,085 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 239 | 7,656 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 180 | 7,024 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 166 | 7,358 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 238 | 9,325 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 244 | 8,053 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 219 | 7,409 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 231 | 9,389 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 244 | 6,798 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 263 | 8,060 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 204 | 8,819 | 0.0% | 20.0% |
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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 57.1% win rate compared to Soraka's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Soraka do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Soraka with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Maokai 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, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Maokai matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Soraka 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 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Soraka build against Maokai?
The best Soraka build against Maokai includes Ardent Censer, Mikael's Blessing, 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 Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% 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 42.9% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Maokai in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.