How to counter Maokai
Maokai is a tank who deals magic damage. Key traits: healing and sustain, crowd control.
Best picks against Maokai
8.7 Kog'Maw Marksmanstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.7 Varus Marksmancuts healing · strong in the current meta
8.2 Brand Magestrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Cho'Gath Tankstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Darius Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Gwen Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Mordekaiser Fighterstrong against tanks · strong in the current meta
8.2 Morgana Supportresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
Items to buy against Maokai
- Mortal Remindercuts healing
- Morellonomiconcuts healing
- Thornmailcuts healing
- Force of Naturevs magic damage
- Maw of Malmortiusvs magic damage
- Banshee's Veilvs magic damage
Suggested build for Maokai
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sunfire Aegis
- Thornmail
- Force of Nature
- Randuin's Omen
- Gargoyle Stoneplate
Keystone rune
- AftershockKeystone rune
- Battle spell: Flash + Ignite
How to play against Maokai
- Maokai heals a lot: buy an anti-heal item (Mortal Reminder) early.
- Maokai has crowd control: tenacity boots or spells like Purify shorten it.
- Maokai is a tank: buy penetration and focus the enemy damage dealers first.
- Maokai deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Maokai?
The strongest picks against Maokai right now are Kog'Maw, Varus, and Brand. Kog'Maw stands out: strong against tanks.
What items should I buy against Maokai?
The most useful items against Maokai: Mortal Reminder, Morellonomicon, Thornmail, Force of Nature, Maw of Malmortius, and Banshee's Veil.
What is the best build for Maokai?
Suggested build for Maokai: Plated Steelcaps, Sunfire Aegis, Thornmail, Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen, and Gargoyle Stoneplate. Keystone rune: Aftershock.
All heroes
AatroxAhriAkaliAkshanAlistarAmbessaAmumuAnnieAsheAurelion SolAuroraBardBlitzcrankBrandBraumCaitlynCamilleCho'GathCorkiDariusDianaDr. MundoDravenEkkoEvelynnEzrealFiddlesticksFioraFizzGalioGarenGnarGragasGravesGwenHecarimHeimerdingerHweiIreliaJannaJarvan IVJaxJayceJhinJinxK'SanteKai'SaKalistaKarmaKassadinKatarinaKayleKaynKennenKha'ZixKindredKog'MawLee SinLeonaLilliaLissandraLucianLuluLuxMalphiteMaokaiMaster YiMelMilioMiss FortuneMordekaiserMorganaNamiNasusNautilusNidaleeNilahNocturneNorraNunu & WillumpOlafOriannaOrnnPantheonPoppyPykeRakanRammusRellRenektonRengarRivenRumbleRyzeSamiraSennaSeraphineSettShenShyvanaSingedSionSivirSkarnerSmolderSonaSorakaSwainSyndraTaliyahTalonTeemoThreshTristanaTryndamereTwisted FateTwitchUrgotVarusVayneVeigarVel'KozVexViViegoViktorVladimirVolibearWarwickWukongXayahXin ZhaoYasuoYoneYunaraYuumiZedZeriZiggsZileanZoeZyra