Taricvs Maokai
Taric vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Maokai wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Taric based on 8 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Taric scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taric build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taric vs Maokai matchup.
Taric Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taric 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 Taric vs Maokai Matchup?
Taric vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Taric vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Taric's 25.0%, giving Maokai a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Taric outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Taric reaches their power spikes, while Taric should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taric 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.
Taric vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Taric, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Taric Build Against Maokai
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Taric needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taric against Maokai are Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Taric an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Taric vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Taric14.3%
Maokai85.7%Taric100.0%Maokai0.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Taric. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Taric is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Taric, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Maokai must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Taric reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Taric survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Taric Runes Against Maokai
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Taric the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Taric matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Taric'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 Taric 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.91% | 110 | 1.2 | 270 | 8,341 | 62.3% | 40.4% | |
| 56.52% | 92 | 1.2 | 298 | 8,957 | 53.2% | 60.0% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 1.2 | 269 | 8,321 | 65.1% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 60 | 1.2 | 241 | 8,575 | 39.3% | 71.9% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 1.3 | 245 | 9,288 | 52.2% | 55.9% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 1.3 | 248 | 8,871 | 52.4% | 42.4% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.2 | 264 | 8,638 | 52.2% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 232 | 8,296 | 46.1% | 41.7% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 1.2 | 222 | 8,367 | 37.5% | 52.2% | |
| 70.27% | 37 | 1.3 | 341 | 8,206 | 80.0% | 58.8% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.2 | 281 | 8,856 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.3 | 261 | 8,722 | 41.2% | 60.0% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.3 | 256 | 9,009 | 50.0% | 68.4% | |
| 70.97% | 31 | 1.2 | 294 | 8,347 | 73.3% | 68.8% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.4 | 312 | 9,662 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.4 | 319 | 9,406 | 57.1% | 76.9% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.2 | 310 | 8,685 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.1 | 225 | 9,078 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.2 | 279 | 9,081 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 245 | 8,131 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 259 | 8,540 | 28.6% | 63.6% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 1.3 | 233 | 9,459 | 25.0% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 217 | 7,729 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.4 | 231 | 7,779 | 41.7% | 72.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.3 | 246 | 8,475 | 38.5% | 88.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.3 | 234 | 8,492 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.2 | 237 | 8,805 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 236 | 9,336 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.2 | 309 | 9,404 | 57.1% | 77.8% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 268 | 8,871 | 66.7% | 77.8% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.3 | 255 | 7,463 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 229 | 7,977 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 257 | 7,004 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 267 | 7,727 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 271 | 8,188 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 246 | 7,433 | 14.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 278 | 8,283 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 295 | 7,539 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 341 | 10,504 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 264 | 9,464 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 218 | 7,437 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 406 | 10,889 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 258 | 9,765 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 242 | 8,522 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 327 | 10,690 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 232 | 8,047 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 324 | 9,203 | 0.0% | 66.7% |
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Taric vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Taric do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Taric vs Maokai matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Taric's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Taric do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Taric with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Taric do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Taric takes over the Taric vs Maokai matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Taric vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Taric with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Taric build against Maokai?
The best Taric build against Maokai includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Taric runes against Maokai?
The best Taric runes against Maokai use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Taric vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Taric counter Maokai?
No, Taric struggles against Maokai with only a 25.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Taric players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Taric against Maokai?
When playing Taric 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.