Zyravs Maokai
Zyra vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Maokai based on 14 games. Zyra wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Maokai matchup.
Zyra Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 Zyra vs Maokai Matchup?
Zyra vs Maokai Matchup Summary
The Zyra vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Maokai's 42.9%, giving Zyra a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra 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 sustain, where Maokai leads by 1,128 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra players can confidently pick into Maokai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Maokai away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Zyra vs Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown
Zyra is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zyra holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zyra Build Against Maokai
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Maokai are Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon and Malignance. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zyra vs Maokai matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zyra80.0%
Maokai20.0%Zyra44.4%Maokai55.6%Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Zyra. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zyra must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Maokai reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Maokai 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 Zyra Runes Against Maokai
Sorcery
Domination
Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Zyra to press their advantage against Maokai, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 72 | 2.1 | 732 | 9,936 | 36.0% | 57.5% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 2.0 | 655 | 8,254 | 47.1% | 56.7% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 1.9 | 784 | 9,950 | 57.9% | 57.1% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 1.9 | 807 | 10,287 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 2.0 | 752 | 9,450 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 1.8 | 814 | 9,301 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 2.0 | 777 | 9,163 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 1.7 | 745 | 8,997 | 44.4% | 23.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 2.1 | 771 | 8,215 | 54.5% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 843 | 10,052 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 826 | 10,961 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 678 | 8,439 | 77.8% | 30.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 2.0 | 697 | 10,255 | 50.0% | 76.9% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.7 | 642 | 9,965 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.8 | 720 | 10,714 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.1 | 718 | 9,491 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 2.4 | 771 | 10,405 | 62.5% | 12.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 2.0 | 735 | 7,980 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.5 | 709 | 9,132 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 2.0 | 764 | 8,590 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.0 | 785 | 9,354 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.8 | 843 | 9,846 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.0 | 876 | 9,378 | 80.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.0 | 808 | 8,753 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 729 | 7,766 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.0 | 720 | 8,765 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.7 | 567 | 6,791 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.7 | 688 | 9,310 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.9 | 733 | 10,220 | 25.0% | 14.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 794 | 14,031 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.7 | 575 | 10,228 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 624 | 8,246 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 742 | 9,824 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.7 | 802 | 10,608 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 938 | 13,274 | 0.0% | 87.5% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 760 | 9,491 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.5 | 780 | 10,528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 883 | 13,661 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.1 | 940 | 11,203 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.2 | 924 | 11,894 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.5 | 851 | 12,495 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.8 | 916 | 15,825 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 632 | 8,199 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 914 | 9,434 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 666 | 11,931 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 955 | 9,092 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 631 | 6,283 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.5 | 896 | 7,537 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Zyra vs Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zyra do against Maokai in League of Legends?
Zyra wins the Zyra vs Maokai matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Maokai's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Zyra do against Maokai in the early game?
In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Maokai with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zyra do against Maokai in the late game?
In the late game, Maokai takes over the Zyra vs Maokai matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Maokai scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zyra vs Maokai matchup?
Zyra wins the matchup against Maokai with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Zyra build against Maokai?
The best Zyra build against Maokai includes Liandry's Torment, Morellonomicon, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zyra runes against Maokai?
The best Zyra runes against Maokai use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Zyra vs Maokai matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zyra counter Maokai?
Yes, Zyra has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 57.1% win rate. Zyra strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Zyra against Maokai?
When playing Zyra against Maokai, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.