Maokai can be leveled up in several ways, but the one that offers the most value is AP. This build is extremely overpowered and burns down the health bars of enemies even before a fight begins.

Champion Buffs Miss Fortune Double Up (Q): Damage 20/40/60/80/100 (+100% AD) (+35% AP) > 20/45/70/95/120 (+100% AD) (+35% AP) Double Up (Q): Cast Time 0.25s > Matches Basic Attack Time Make It ...

League's lead gameplay developer Matt Leung-Harrison, AKA Riot Phroxzon, shared a preview of patch 14.5 which showed the specific changes to Maokai in the upcoming patch: Movement speed reduced ...