Historical snapshot: patch 26.10
Champion Matchups
Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.
Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.
Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
vs
46.2%
Maokai win rate vs Lulu (support snapshot)
Lulu had the higher recorded win rate
452
Recorded Sample Games
46.2%
Maokai WR
53.8%
Lulu WR
The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.
Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Lulu
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Lulu
Level 2
Maokai
Level 3
Maokai
Level 6
Lulu
Level 6
Maokai
1 item
Lulu
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Lulu has range advantage. Maokai should look for short trades when Lulu 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
Lulu Win Condition
Polymorph assassins, R knockup + HP, shield hypercarry
Legacy Item Suggestions
Maokai
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Lulu's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Lulu's engage tool
Lulu
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Maokai's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Maokai's engage tool
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Lulu's Worst Matchups
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