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How to Play MaokaiJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Maokai Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Sap MagicPBramble SmashQTwisted AdvanceWSapling TossENature's GraspR
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#23of 61 Jungle champions
Win rate52.6%vs 51.9% role avg
Pick rate0.7%59th most picked Jungle
Ban rate0.2%

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Maokai Jungle Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (0.7% pick rate, 51.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.0% WR
InspirationPRIMARY
First StrikeKEYSTONE
Magical Footwear
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
DominationSECONDARY
Cheap Shot
Ultimate Hunter
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Bramble SmashQTwisted AdvanceWSapling TossEMax Q first
Bramble Smash14579
Twisted Advance28101213
Sapling Toss31415
Nature's Grasp611

Item build

0.7% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildLiandry's TormentLiandry's TormentImperial MandateImperial MandateBloodletter's CurseBloodletter's Curse
BootsIonian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity
SituationalLiandry's TormentLiandry's TormentImperial MandateImperial MandateUnending DespairUnending DespairSpirit VisageSpirit VisageProtoplasm HarnessProtoplasm HarnessBloodletter's CurseBloodletter's Curse

Maokai Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Maokai holds a 52.6% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.17, 0.8 points above the Jungle role average of 51.9%. That is the 23rd highest win rate of 61 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.7% pick rate (59th most played in the role) and a 0.2% ban rate, Maokai rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Maokai Jungle held steady at B tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Maokai works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Maokai Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Sylas (45.5% win rate for Maokai) and Talon (47.5% win rate for Maokai): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Kayn (56.7%) and Viego (55.9%) are the matchups to look for, where Maokai wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Maokai matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Maokai good in Patch 26.17?

Maokai is B tier Jungle in Patch 26.17 with a 52.6% win rate, 0.7% pick rate, and 0.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Maokai Jungle after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Maokai Jungle?

The best Maokai Jungle build in Patch 26.17 uses Liandry's Torment, Imperial Mandate, Bloodletter's Curse with the First Strike keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Maokai Jungle is B tier with 52.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Maokai?

Champions that counter Maokai in Patch 26.17 include Sylas (45.5% Maokai win rate), Talon (47.5% Maokai win rate), Graves (48.3% Maokai win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.