Grasp of the Undying is currently the optimal keystone rune for Maokai Top, maintaining a 49.4% win rate in patch 15.4. This build has a high pick rate of 57.3% across 4,279 matches.

Primary Runes (Resolve):

• Keystone: Grasp of the Undying
• Demolish
• Second Wind
• Overgrowth

Secondary Runes (Inspiration):

• Biscuit Delivery
• Cosmic Insight

Strong Matchups (Win Rate):

• Mel (61.0%)
• Lux (56.3%)
• Brand (54.5%)
• Tahm Kench (54.4%)
• LeBlanc (53.8%)
• Pantheon (53.8%)

Weak Matchups (Win Rate):

• Taric (42.0%)
• Swain (46.1%)
• Sona (47.1%)
• Braum (47.3%)
• Leona (47.5%)
• Renata Glasc (47.5%)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Zeri (59.9%)
• Draven (56.0%)
• Tristana (53.6%)
• Miss Fortune (53.4%)
• Sivir (52.9%)
• Lucian (52.6%)

Essential Tips:

1. Use Saplings (E) to scout bushes and maintain vision when trinket is on cooldown
2. During teamfights, engage with Ultimate (R) then fall back to peel for carries
3. Play defensively early game, especially against strong early-game champions

Maokai excels at setting up plays and providing utility for his team through efficient vision control and crowd control abilities. Focus on scaling and supporting your team rather than seeking early confrontations.

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