Talk:Maokai/@comment-200.120.77.208-20111118191532/@comment-74.240.127.5-20111203231622

First of all, Maokai has good survivability, good magic damage, and a low cooldown on his Q so build-wise, Maokai is best as a full tank or a tanky mage. As a full tank or a tanky mage, masteries should be the defense tree and some mana regen in utility. Advanced items like the Frozen Heart and the Abyssal Scepter/Lich Bane are items that you should aim to have mid game. Early on, you should want the Glacial Shroud and Mercury Treads (as a tank) or Sheen and Sorcerer's Boots (as a mage). Hope that helps.