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
Thresh
vs

47.7%
Maokai win rate vs Thresh
Thresh has the edge
690
Games Analyzed
47.7%
Maokai WR
52.3%
Thresh WR
-185
Avg Gold Diff @15
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Thresh
DamageAD
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongAll game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Thresh
Level 2
Maokai
Level 3
Maokai
Level 6
Thresh
Level 6
Thresh
Mobility Boots
Maokai
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Maokai is strongest mid game while Thresh peaks all game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Maokai deals AP damage while Thresh deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Thresh has range advantage. Maokai should look for short trades when Thresh 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
Thresh Win Condition
Hook picks, lantern saves, flay peel, box zone control
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 Thresh's AD damage
Thresh

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Zeke's Convergence
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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