How to win lane as Maokai against Braum · 47.88% win rate over 1,013 Emerald+ games · Updated 2026-07-27
| Stage | Favoured | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Maokai | Your level-1 W-Q all-in beats Braum before he stacks his passive. |
| Level 2 | Maokai | At level 2 you set the tempo while his concussive stun isn't online. |
| Level 3 | Maokai | At level 3 you engage first and keep him reacting. |
| Levels 4-5 | Maokai | At 4-5 every fight starts on your terms as the engage support. |
| Level 6 | Maokai | Level 6 favours you: proactive Nature's Grasp beats his reactive ult. |
| First item | Even / skill | First item is an even skill check on who lands engage first. |
| Two+ items | Maokai | With 2+ items your W-R lockdown out-initiates his defensive peel. |
Levels 1-2 favour you: your Twisted Advance into Bramble Smash is an immediate all-in, while Braum needs to land Winter's Bite and then land follow-up autos to reach his passive stun. You set the tempo and can force trades before his concussive delivery is a threat, keeping him reactive.
The full Maokai vs Braum report continues with the mid-game plan, the late-game and teamfight plan, every power spike to play around, and the win conditions for both sides — plus cooldown tracking and the live enemy-jungle tracker inside the app.
Become a Founding Member — $1.99/month →🔒 Secure checkout · 💰 7-day money-back guarantee · ✋ Cancel anytime
Early Access price — $3.99/month for new members after launch.
Playing the other side? Braum vs Maokai guide →
All Maokai support matchups →