Building Maokai in ARAM effectively requires specific item choices and skill combinations to maximize his tank potential and crowd control abilities. His current win rate stands at 56.1% across 85,298 matches.

Core Build Path:

• Start: Thornmail, Boots of Lucidity
• Essential: Sunfire Aegis, Spirit Visage
• Full Build: Add Warmog's Armor and Force of Nature

Ability Order:

1. E (Sapling Toss)
2. Q (Bramble Smash)
3. W (Twisted Advance)

Key Combat Combos:

1. Brush Control Combo:

   • Cast E into brush
   • W onto target
   • Auto-attack
   • Q target towards sapling

2. Mid-Range Engage:

   • Lead with W
   • Chain Q > R > E quickly
   • Follow with auto-attacks

3. Long-Range Initiation:

   • Start with R
   • Cast E before W
   • Auto-attack during root
   • Finish with Q

ARAM-Specific Notes:

• Maokai receives 10% reduced healing in ARAM
• Focus on maximizing brush control with saplings
• Prioritize tank items to survive extended fights
• Build according to enemy team composition

Alternative Item Options:

• Against AD: Frozen Heart, Randuin's Omen
• Against AP: Abyssal Mask, Gargoyle Stoneplate
• For Utility: Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence

Similar Champions for ARAM:

• Malphite
• Ornn
• Sejuani
• Zac

These champions offer similar tank/engage playstyles and can be good alternatives if Maokai is unavailable.

Related Articles

Previous Articles