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How to Play MaokaiSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Maokai Support build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#16of 49 Support champions
Win rate52.5%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate1.5%37th most picked Support
Ban rate0.2%

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Maokai Support Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.6% pick rate, 50.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.8% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Font of Life
Bone Plating
Unflinching
InspirationSECONDARY
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Bramble SmashQTwisted AdvanceWSapling TossEMax Q first
Bramble Smash24579
Twisted Advance18101213
Sapling Toss31415
Nature's Grasp611

Item build

1.6% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariBandlepipesBandlepipesThornmailThornmail
BootsBoots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
SituationalLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariSolstice SleighSolstice SleighBandlepipesBandlepipesCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionThornmailThornmailBramble VestBramble Vest

Maokai Support meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Maokai holds a 52.5% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.14, 0.9 points above the Support role average of 51.6%. That is the 16th highest win rate of 49 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.5% pick rate (37th 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 Support held steady at B tier through Patch 26.14, 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 Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Thresh (48.6% win rate for Maokai) and Nami (49.0% win rate for Maokai): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Bard (56.5%) and Camille (52.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Maokai wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Maokai good in Patch 26.14?

Maokai is B tier Support in Patch 26.14 with a 52.5% win rate, 1.5% pick rate, and 0.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Maokai Support after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Maokai Support?

The best Maokai Support build in Patch 26.14 uses Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes, Thornmail with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Maokai Support is B tier with 52.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Maokai?

Champions that counter Maokai in Patch 26.14 include Thresh (48.6% Maokai win rate), Nami (49.0% Maokai win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Maokai?

To climb with Maokai Support in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Ganking and Tracking spells. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Tracking spells: Summoner spells, like flash, are the most universal, yet the most valuable asset any champion has.