Thresh - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
5.6%

Threshvs Maokai

ASupportTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Thresh vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 57.8% win rate (+15.7%) over Thresh based on 83 games. Maokai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Thresh vs Maokai matchup.

Thresh Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Maokai - 42.2% win rateMaokai(42.2%)
Thresh - 42.2% win rate in this matchup
Thresh
42.2% WR
VS
Maokai vs Thresh matchup - 57.8% win rate
Maokai
57.8% WR

Who Wins the Thresh vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Thresh vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 83
42.2%
Win Rate
57.8%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
379
DMG / min
430
8,679
Gold / game
8,817
106
Heal / min
283
962
DMG Mitigated / min
1,028
1.5
CC / min
2.4
35.0%
Early Game WR
65.0%
48.8%
Late Game WR
51.2%

Thresh vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Thresh vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 83 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 57.8% win rate compared to Thresh's 42.2%, giving Maokai a 15.7 percentage point advantage. Maokai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Thresh players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Thresh 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.

Thresh vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Maokai wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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
1.1Thresh
1.2Maokai
Thresh and Maokai farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
379Thresh
430Maokai
Maokai deals 51 more champion damage per minute than Thresh. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Thresh choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Maokai's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,679Thresh
8,817Maokai
Thresh and Maokai generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 138 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Thresh
2.4Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Thresh, with 0.9 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. Thresh should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,069Thresh
1,311Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Thresh, healing and mitigating 242 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Thresh is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Thresh, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Thresh Build Against Maokai

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Thresh needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Thresh against Maokai are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Thresh an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Thresh vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Maokai
65.0%
+30.0% advantage
Thresh early game win rateThresh35.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai65.0%
Late Game
Maokai
51.2%
+2.3% advantage
Thresh late game win rateThresh48.8%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai51.2%

Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.0% win rate — a 30.0 percentage point lead over Thresh. This lopsided early game means Maokai can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Maokai takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Thresh by 2.3 percentage points. Maokai scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Maokai holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Thresh players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Thresh Runes Against Maokai

Resolve rune tree - Thresh primary runes vs MaokaiResolve
Guardian - best Thresh rune vs MaokaiFont of Life - best Thresh rune vs MaokaiBone Plating - best Thresh rune vs MaokaiUnflinching - best Thresh rune vs Maokai
Inspiration rune tree - Thresh secondary runes vs MaokaiInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Thresh rune vs MaokaiCosmic Insight - best Thresh rune vs Maokai
83.3% WR

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


Thresh matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Thresh'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 Thresh build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Thresh matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.82%3231.13288,54846.1%45.6%
52.79%3051.13618,79255.1%50.3%
51.25%2791.13198,74648.5%53.7%
51.75%2571.13699,04754.8%49.7%
46.06%2411.23298,84247.4%44.8%
50.49%2041.13328,98644.7%55.5%
48.39%1861.13478,75042.4%53.5%
48.62%1811.13579,16453.3%45.2%
56.47%1701.13098,44257.5%55.4%
56.02%1661.13628,59554.8%57.3%
53.46%1591.13308,73753.0%53.8%
56.67%1501.13759,64358.5%55.3%
50.00%1481.13968,76553.4%46.7%
40.82%1471.13118,24543.1%38.7%
47.26%1461.13648,44752.1%42.7%
54.93%1421.13588,81964.1%47.4%
52.14%1401.13448,80950.8%53.3%
47.20%1251.14098,71347.2%47.2%
48.80%1251.03668,63250.8%46.7%
52.07%1211.13188,99144.9%56.9%
44.25%1131.13239,42740.0%46.6%
53.33%1051.13518,68050.9%56.3%
50.00%1001.23298,86567.3%33.3%
50.53%951.13838,81446.0%55.6%
43.18%881.23328,67648.8%37.8%
42.17%831.13798,67935.0%48.8%
41.56%771.03789,00437.5%44.4%
53.33%751.13849,56253.6%53.2%
45.95%741.13348,92153.3%40.9%
45.71%701.13228,75951.5%40.5%
60.00%601.13488,97164.5%55.2%
45.76%591.03549,09850.0%42.9%
69.39%491.23588,50674.2%61.1%
59.18%491.23558,73462.5%56.0%
40.43%471.53659,48937.5%41.9%
35.00%401.23439,51246.7%28.0%
55.26%381.43659,37358.8%52.4%
66.67%331.544410,49872.7%63.6%
63.33%301.03438,83956.3%71.4%
47.62%211.237910,14928.6%57.1%
38.10%211.13389,35966.7%26.7%
55.00%200.93568,96760.0%50.0%
35.00%201.13229,34557.1%23.1%
68.42%191.13698,43570.0%66.7%
57.89%191.33669,65433.3%69.2%
53.33%151.33319,87850.0%54.5%
60.00%151.23689,63275.0%42.9%
38.46%131.447010,13633.3%40.0%
33.33%121.645110,75033.3%33.3%
50.00%121.23378,96042.9%60.0%
63.64%112.055711,3900.0%70.0%
54.55%111.03618,19542.9%75.0%
60.00%102.04989,78550.0%66.7%
55.56%90.82948,16433.3%66.7%
55.56%92.44437,73957.1%50.0%
33.33%93.952710,76225.0%40.0%
22.22%92.04747,85916.7%33.3%
55.56%90.934610,061100.0%42.9%
37.50%81.43048,69866.7%20.0%
50.00%82.33839,22950.0%50.0%
62.50%81.12949,0270.0%100.0%
50.00%82.74509,12460.0%33.3%
62.50%80.937810,4890.0%83.3%
28.57%71.435810,70050.0%20.0%
42.86%71.12867,01525.0%66.7%
83.33%61.14308,894100.0%50.0%
16.67%61.33818,45833.3%0.0%
66.67%62.342210,51350.0%75.0%
66.67%62.74267,48650.0%100.0%
66.67%64.05678,68975.0%50.0%
50.00%62.63839,862100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.03078,58350.0%50.0%
50.00%61.93828,95740.0%100.0%
60.00%51.23229,39350.0%66.7%
40.00%51.33759,47150.0%33.3%
80.00%51.14057,49480.0%0.0%
100.00%51.42926,961100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.959711,610100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.033110,39450.0%100.0%

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Thresh vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thresh do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Thresh vs Maokai matchup with a 57.8% win rate compared to Thresh's 42.2%, a 15.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 83 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Thresh do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Thresh with a 65.0% win rate versus 35.0%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Thresh do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Thresh vs Maokai matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Thresh vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Thresh with a 57.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.7 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 83 games analyzed.

What is the best Thresh build against Maokai?

The best Thresh build against Maokai includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Thresh runes against Maokai?

The best Thresh runes against Maokai use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Thresh vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Thresh counter Maokai?

No, Thresh struggles against Maokai with only a 42.2% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Thresh players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Thresh against Maokai?

When playing Thresh 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.