Talk:Maokai/@comment-3512515-20110912215720/@comment-99.159.45.111-20110917012121

It's quite fun, but it can be risky on the first run-through, especially if your team can't protect blue.

I've been experimenting with various item builds out of jungle as well. So far my favorite is Cloth+pots, into Ninja Tabi into Catalyst (and from there whatever). It's not as fast as getting say Wriggles, but it transitions well into tank or tanky AP, and with Miracle or Moonflair Tenacity buffed, I don't feel like I'm missing out on Merc Treads.

(I of course still prefer to go tank most of the time, since his base damage is great anyway, just mostly mentioning ap for those that like the option.)

I love Maokai's versatility. Support/tank bot lane, solo lane, jungletree, all work very well, and provide very different ways to play, so even if you're bored of one, or one of those spots is already picked, you have the option regardless.