- Maokai excels in compositions looking to zone and control space in combat.
- He benefits from allies who can follow his CC with sustained or burst damage.
- Rotational engage compositions benefit from his frontline solidity and resistance to being kited off.
Maokai Wild Rift Guide
Maokai is a Jungle or support tank in Wild Rift, a tree spirit specializing in zone control through saplings and root anchoring.
Maokai editorial outlook for patch 7.1f
Maokai is a Jungle or support tank in Wild Rift, a tree spirit specializing in zone control through saplings and root anchoring. His kit exploits passive regeneration from enemy spells hitting allies, explosive saplings, and Nature's Grasp — an ultimate immobilizing an entire line of enemies. He excels in zone compositions seeking to block enemy access routes and immobilize multiple targets. In Wild Rift, his saplings offer particularly effective defensive zone control around objectives and narrow corridors.
Maokai excels in compositions looking to zone and control space in combat. He benefits from allies who can follow his CC with sustained or burst damage. Rotational engage compositions benefit from his frontline solidity and resistance to being kited off.
Maokai loses effectiveness against high magic damage compositions that drain his passive regeneration. Champions capable of sustained kite force him to overextend beyond his range. Strong disengage compositions reduce his repeated engage potential.
With Maokai, space out your CC to maintain constant control pressure rather than stacking them unnecessarily. Use your saplings to zone enemy approaches and cut off access routes. In teamfights, your role is to absorb and keep priority targets in place.
§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Maokai Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses
- Maokai loses effectiveness against high magic damage compositions that drain his passive regeneration.
- Champions capable of sustained kite force him to overextend beyond his range.
- Strong disengage compositions reduce his repeated engage potential.
§ 03 — Game planMaokai Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game
Contrôlez la vision des buissons avec E, cherchez…
Contrôlez la vision des buissons avec E, cherchez des catches sur les cibles sans mobilité.
Regroupez-vous autour d’objectifs ; R en premier…
Regroupez-vous autour d’objectifs ; R en premier pour couper la map puis lock la cible clé.
Protégez votre carry ou forcez l’engage décisif ;…
Protégez votre carry ou forcez l’engage décisif ; jouez les couloirs pour maximiser le cône.
§ 05 — Recommended buildBest Maokai Wild Rift build for the current patch
Maokai builds around health and magic resistances to maximize durability and passive healing. Aura items amplify his collective combat impact. Cooldown reduction allows him to maintain constant CC pressure throughout engagements.
Mercury's Treads
Plated Steelcaps
§ 06 — The matchup wallMaokai Wild Rift counters and synergies
§ 07 — PreceptsMaokai Wild Rift tips for ranked
Always prepare the lens area with E before exposure (15-20s).
Announce the angle of your R; play narrow corridors and walls.
Keep Flash+W timing to create a permanent threat to the opponent's carry.
§ 08 — DialoguesMaokai Wild Rift FAQ
Q.01 Maokai wants to control space and force enemies to play around his timings. +
With Maokai, space out your CC to maintain constant control pressure rather than stacking them unnecessarily. Use your saplings to zone enemy approaches and cut off access routes. In teamfights, your role is to absorb and keep priority targets in place.
Q.02 His kit provides multiple tools to engage, interrupt or slow an enemy advance. +
With Maokai, space out your CC to maintain constant control pressure rather than stacking them unnecessarily. Use your saplings to zone enemy approaches and cut off access routes. In teamfights, your role is to absorb and keep priority targets in place.
Q.03 He stays relevant for a long time thanks to durability and reliable crowd control. +
With Maokai, space out your CC to maintain constant control pressure rather than stacking them unnecessarily. Use your saplings to zone enemy approaches and cut off access routes. In teamfights, your role is to absorb and keep priority targets in place.
Q.04 He gains a lot of value when his team can follow his frontline openings. +
With Maokai, space out your CC to maintain constant control pressure rather than stacking them unnecessarily. Use your saplings to zone enemy approaches and cut off access routes. In teamfights, your role is to absorb and keep priority targets in place.
§ 09 — EchoesMaokai Wild Rift related guides
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Read 02Wild Rift Support Guide: understand your real job in bot lane
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Read 03How to Win More Ranked Games in Wild Rift
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Read 04Vision and wards in Wild Rift: the simple guide to stop playing in the dark
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