Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Maokai
VS
Champion 2
Graves
vs

46.2%
Maokai win rate vs Graves
Graves has the edge
119
Games Analyzed
46.2%
Maokai WR
53.8%
Graves WR
-302
Avg Gold Diff @15
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Maokai
Level 3
Graves
Level 3
Maokai
Level 6
Graves
Level 6
Maokai
1 item
Graves
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Maokai is strongest mid game while Graves peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Maokai deals AP damage while Graves deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Maokai should look for short trades when Graves uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Maokai's Weakness
Maokai's main weakness: Kiting, early dueling, damage dealers. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Maokai Win Condition
R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Recommended Items
Maokai
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Graves's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Graves's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Maokai's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Maokai's burst
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