Zileanvs Maokai
Zilean vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Maokai wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Zilean based on 20 games. Zilean wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Maokai matchup.
Zilean Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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.
Maokai(45.0%)Who Wins the Zilean vs Maokai Matchup?
Zilean vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Zilean vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Maokai wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Zilean's 45.0%, giving Maokai a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zilean controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zilean 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 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Maokai has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zilean 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.
Zilean vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Maokai is favored during the laning phase against Zilean, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Maokai holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zilean Build Against Maokai
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Maokai are Cosmic Drive, Imperial Mandate and Malignance. This combination gives Zilean 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 Zilean vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zilean50.0%Maokai50.0%Zilean40.0%Maokai60.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zilean and Maokai, with Zilean 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Zilean. 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 — Zilean 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 Zilean Runes Against Maokai
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Zilean the best tools to compete against Maokai in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.70% | 97 | 1.5 | 367 | 8,664 | 51.0% | 63.0% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 1.4 | 422 | 9,689 | 62.5% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 1.6 | 362 | 8,497 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.4 | 349 | 8,794 | 59.1% | 61.3% | |
| 51.02% | 49 | 1.5 | 320 | 7,897 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.5 | 417 | 9,002 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 1.8 | 313 | 9,270 | 68.8% | 56.7% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 1.5 | 403 | 9,224 | 40.0% | 45.8% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 1.5 | 373 | 8,724 | 42.9% | 61.9% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 1.5 | 384 | 9,906 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 1.3 | 292 | 8,814 | 55.6% | 19.1% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 1.6 | 375 | 9,211 | 46.7% | 36.4% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.4 | 304 | 8,739 | 55.0% | 41.2% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.6 | 334 | 9,018 | 35.3% | 36.8% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.8 | 353 | 9,331 | 28.6% | 59.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.4 | 314 | 9,105 | 36.4% | 52.4% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.4 | 397 | 9,558 | 50.0% | 63.2% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.4 | 417 | 8,746 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 2.0 | 464 | 10,430 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 340 | 9,821 | 14.3% | 44.4% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 406 | 9,401 | 54.5% | 71.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 291 | 8,909 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.3 | 316 | 9,137 | 75.0% | 58.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 1.6 | 316 | 10,981 | 33.3% | 76.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.3 | 422 | 8,939 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 2.1 | 341 | 10,452 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.3 | 364 | 8,636 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 350 | 9,161 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.8 | 368 | 8,404 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.4 | 401 | 7,611 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 331 | 8,886 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.2 | 401 | 9,089 | 57.1% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.6 | 402 | 11,208 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.5 | 503 | 10,672 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 3.9 | 331 | 7,468 | 14.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 272 | 7,846 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 533 | 11,948 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 470 | 8,532 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 303 | 9,522 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.7 | 408 | 9,340 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.3 | 484 | 9,784 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 455 | 9,736 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 341 | 9,074 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 432 | 9,189 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 374 | 9,138 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 497 | 10,891 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 446 | 10,405 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 515 | 11,038 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 415 | 7,895 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 410 | 10,419 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 495 | 6,670 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 458 | 9,186 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 586 | 11,800 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 601 | 13,466 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 649 | 11,072 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 586 | 9,566 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Zilean vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zilean do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Maokai wins the Zilean vs Maokai matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Zilean's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Zilean do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Zilean has the advantage against Maokai with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zilean players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zilean do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Zilean vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zilean vs Maokai matchup?
Maokai wins the matchup against Zilean with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Maokai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.
What is the best Zilean build against Maokai?
The best Zilean build against Maokai includes Cosmic Drive, Imperial Mandate, Malignance with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zilean runes against Maokai?
The best Zilean runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zilean vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zilean counter Maokai?
No, Zilean struggles against Maokai with only a 45.0% win rate. Maokai has the advantage in this matchup. Zilean players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Maokai's lead.
How do I play Zilean against Maokai?
When playing Zilean 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.