Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Vaynevs Maokai

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Maokai wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Vayne based on 8 games. Vayne wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Maokai matchup.

Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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 - 25.0% win rateMaokai(25.0%)
Vayne - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
25.0% WR
VS
Maokai vs Vayne matchup - 75.0% win rate
Maokai
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Maokai Matchup?

Maokai wins the Vayne vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Maokai
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
5.7
CS / min
5.2
998
DMG / min
713
11,773
Gold / game
11,386
281
Heal / min
551
458
DMG Mitigated / min
1,529
0.4
CC / min
2.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Vayne vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Vayne 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 Vayne's 25.0%, giving Maokai a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 crowd control, where Maokai leads by 2.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Vayne
5.2Maokai
Vayne edges out Maokai by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
998Vayne
713Maokai
Vayne heavily out-damages Maokai by 285 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Maokai should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,773Vayne
11,386Maokai
Vayne earns 386 more gold per game than Maokai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vayne slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Vayne
2.5Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Vayne, with 2.1 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. Vayne should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
739Vayne
2,079Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 1,340 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Maokai

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Maokai are Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Vayne 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 Vayne vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Late Game
Maokai
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne0.0%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vayne and Maokai, with Vayne 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vayne. 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 — Vayne 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 Vayne Runes Against Maokai

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs MaokaiTriumph - best Vayne rune vs MaokaiLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs MaokaiCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Maokai
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs MaokaiResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs MaokaiOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Maokai
50.0% WR

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


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.57%9026.186213,15945.4%40.7%
47.55%6526.079512,93447.6%47.5%
47.46%6496.082712,96346.2%48.5%
53.24%5246.286413,23951.5%54.6%
53.92%5236.086613,33951.2%55.8%
51.67%4785.778212,80449.3%53.4%
55.50%4186.286813,21855.1%55.8%
56.96%3166.391413,84752.2%60.6%
54.13%2186.187012,96848.5%59.1%
51.40%2146.180912,47246.1%56.3%
46.63%2085.877912,88644.3%48.6%
48.95%1906.082613,00955.6%44.0%
56.45%1866.596012,44954.8%57.8%
46.95%1646.084112,38544.3%49.4%
49.08%1636.277112,95847.4%50.6%
40.25%1595.562811,02929.2%47.9%
52.29%1535.977712,73438.8%62.8%
42.38%1516.081013,18041.3%43.2%
53.79%1456.191912,09249.1%56.5%
48.25%1436.585713,08046.3%50.0%
50.72%1386.190011,75848.2%52.4%
35.94%1285.558710,69526.9%42.1%
49.59%1236.282413,17450.0%49.3%
48.25%1145.982613,54842.9%51.4%
50.88%1146.286413,17552.3%50.0%
47.71%1096.290712,97546.9%48.3%
47.71%1095.991211,61147.1%48.3%
56.00%1005.883212,20554.5%57.1%
53.41%886.61,11513,10744.1%59.3%
45.12%826.31,31412,12938.9%50.0%
51.25%805.687811,60146.0%55.8%
51.28%786.076610,53151.5%51.1%
50.00%726.51,00611,95758.3%41.7%
45.83%726.195112,08238.5%50.0%
60.87%696.688611,87054.3%67.7%
47.06%686.086711,81150.0%45.2%
45.59%686.21,02712,84959.1%39.1%
55.22%675.81,06512,23957.1%53.9%
50.77%656.095911,77643.8%57.6%
41.67%606.372011,47742.4%40.7%
58.33%606.286212,62650.0%63.9%
47.27%556.183513,19656.3%43.6%
55.56%546.885311,69257.1%53.9%
53.70%546.098911,70457.1%50.0%
57.41%546.482912,95962.5%53.3%
50.00%546.090213,30147.8%51.6%
54.72%536.384113,16162.5%48.3%
51.92%526.094710,87360.9%44.8%
49.02%515.885312,49150.0%48.5%
50.98%516.187111,72348.0%53.9%
54.00%505.585512,57038.9%62.5%
60.00%456.597411,85655.0%64.0%
39.53%435.568010,79029.4%46.1%
57.14%426.574612,64766.7%51.9%
53.66%416.390512,91646.7%57.7%
65.00%406.486413,14857.1%73.7%
43.59%396.193012,14937.5%47.8%
58.97%395.894413,88161.5%57.7%
57.89%386.489411,76147.6%70.6%
48.65%376.31,03911,94364.3%39.1%
43.24%376.069612,38233.3%52.6%
52.78%364.786111,58250.0%55.6%
36.11%365.577613,01736.4%36.0%
38.24%345.976612,10142.9%35.0%
61.76%346.074312,05160.0%63.2%
48.48%335.196413,57537.5%52.0%
60.61%335.880312,59275.0%47.1%
53.13%326.492714,75945.5%57.1%
53.13%326.087911,41057.1%50.0%
43.75%326.393212,09040.0%50.0%
58.06%316.81,00611,80658.8%57.1%
53.33%306.288910,26442.1%72.7%
55.17%294.582212,08350.0%58.8%
64.29%286.485613,46060.0%66.7%
55.56%275.281912,06546.1%64.3%
30.77%266.075011,72228.6%33.3%
52.00%256.685012,39542.9%55.6%
48.00%254.367011,23250.0%46.1%
50.00%245.778811,08730.0%64.3%
33.33%246.194913,34240.0%31.6%
54.17%245.781710,53846.1%63.6%
47.83%235.981814,10016.7%58.8%
40.91%226.51,04511,98930.0%50.0%
54.55%226.188514,12044.4%61.5%
57.14%216.390311,38972.7%40.0%
30.00%206.266510,19141.7%12.5%
52.63%195.266310,26840.0%66.7%
55.56%186.267811,85750.0%60.0%
52.94%172.696913,48550.0%55.6%
52.94%176.61,02412,33757.1%50.0%
37.50%165.867511,25720.0%45.5%
43.75%166.384711,93344.4%42.9%
33.33%152.970012,04133.3%33.3%
53.33%156.674111,92642.9%62.5%
46.67%155.879311,09328.6%62.5%
50.00%145.888812,4310.0%70.0%
71.43%143.693113,32057.1%85.7%
50.00%146.71,10714,47475.0%40.0%
28.57%147.083813,13328.6%28.6%
53.85%136.094011,49466.7%42.9%
38.46%136.298613,77533.3%40.0%
33.33%122.75568,36222.2%66.7%
33.33%124.363010,80550.0%25.0%
58.33%125.51,09913,90050.0%60.0%
36.36%113.870814,04820.0%50.0%
40.00%103.91,02413,92340.0%40.0%
90.00%105.586013,857100.0%85.7%
40.00%104.759812,2950.0%40.0%
40.00%105.71,08810,65940.0%40.0%
22.22%96.297911,05550.0%0.0%
37.50%85.673614,3170.0%37.5%
37.50%84.866012,16333.3%40.0%
50.00%82.072912,93350.0%50.0%
25.00%85.799811,77350.0%0.0%
50.00%84.687213,40166.7%40.0%
71.43%73.862013,24450.0%100.0%
28.57%75.089314,24733.3%25.0%
57.14%74.273911,98266.7%50.0%
28.57%73.368810,2530.0%40.0%
66.67%65.570412,76266.7%66.7%
33.33%65.66489,33440.0%0.0%
33.33%65.17398,93350.0%0.0%
33.33%66.66789,21533.3%33.3%
83.33%65.71,02314,239100.0%80.0%
33.33%63.679511,50133.3%33.3%
80.00%51.386714,38366.7%100.0%
60.00%52.684212,65650.0%66.7%
80.00%54.797416,6750.0%80.0%
40.00%56.51,08412,39933.3%50.0%
20.00%50.968514,5790.0%25.0%

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Vayne vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Maokai wins the Vayne vs Maokai matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Vayne do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Maokai in the late game?

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Vayne vs Maokai matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Maokai matchup?

Maokai wins the matchup against Vayne with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Maokai?

The best Vayne build against Maokai includes Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Vayne runes against Maokai?

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

Does Vayne counter Maokai?

No, Vayne struggles against Maokai with only a 25.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Maokai?

When playing Vayne 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.