Maokai vs Zaahen Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Maokai against Zaahen (Top) is tracked here with real ranked data rather than theorycraft. Across 128 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Maokai wins 39.8% of the time against Zaahen. That places Zaahen among Maokai’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
Win rate and sample size are the two numbers to trust here: the more games behind a matchup, the more stable its rating from patch to patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Maokai build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Zaahen has the statistical edge. Maokai wins 39.8% of the recorded games.
39.8% from Maokai's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
128 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Maokai build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Maokai build page.