Maokai Top Rune Guide - Patch 15.4

Optimal Rune Setup: Resolve (Primary) / Inspiration (Secondary)

• Current Win Rate: 49.4%
• Pick Rate: 57.3%
• Based on 4,279 matches

Primary Path - Resolve:

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

Secondary Path - Inspiration:

• Biscuit Delivery
• Cosmic Insight

Counter Matchups:

Strong Against:

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

Weak Against:

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

Best ADC Synergies:

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

Essential Tips:

1. Use Saplings (E) to scout bushes and maintain vision when trinkets are on cooldown
2. In teamfights, engage with Ultimate (R), then fall back to peel for carries
3. Play defensively early game against strong early-game champions until you acquire core items

This optimized rune setup maximizes Maokai's tankiness while providing essential utility through the Inspiration tree. The combination of Grasp of the Undying with Demolish and Second Wind ensures strong lane sustain and tower pressure, while Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight enhance your sustain and ability usage.

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