Malphite or Maokai: which one to play in LoL?
Malphite and Maokai on a single page: the data from their champion pages, side by side, to help you choose.
Malphite
Maokai| Malphite | Maokai | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Top · Support | Top · Support |
| Class | Tank | Tank |
| Playstyle | Engage · Passive | Engage · Utility |
| Region | Ixtal | Shadow Isles |
| Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ Very accessible, ideal for beginners or players focused on macro decisions. | ★★☆☆☆ Easy to pick up, a few hours are enough to be effective. |
In short
- Malphite and Maokai are both played in Top / Support.
- Malphite is easier to pick up (1/5 against 2/5 for Maokai).
- Both are Tank champions.
- Malphite comes from Ixtal, Maokai from Shadow Isles.
If you want the simplest one to pick up, start with Malphite.
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