Vivs Maokai
Vi vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vi based on 5 games. Maokai wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Maokai matchup.
Vi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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 Vi vs Maokai Matchup?
Vi vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, giving Maokai a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Maokai controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Maokai needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in healing, where Maokai leads by 342 HP healed/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi 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.
Vi vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 4 out of 4 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Maokai
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 1 of 2 Vi games against Maokai carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Vi's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vi33.3%
Maokai66.7%Vi50.0%Maokai50.0%Maokai dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vi. 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 Vi 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 Vi 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 Vi Runes Against Maokai
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
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Vi vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Vi vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Vi do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Maokai has the advantage against Vi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Maokai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vi do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Maokai matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Vi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Maokai?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Vi against Maokai yet. Use Vi's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Maokai.
What are the best Vi runes against Maokai?
The best Vi runes against Maokai use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vi vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Maokai?
No, Vi struggles against Maokai with only a 40.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Vi against Maokai?
When playing Vi 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.