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Development
- Main article: Maokai (Development)
- Maokai is voiced by Jay Preston, whom also voices Maksim in Ruination.
- Pre-V7.9,
Maokai is voiced by Scott McNeil.
Hecarim, 
Sion, 
Mecha Zero Sion, 
4Veigar in 
Legends of Runeterra and 
Final Boss Veigar are also voiced by the same voice actor.
- Pre-V7.9,
- Maokai is named after a Riot 3D artist at the time.[1]
- He re-explores the treant theme of the cancelled champion
Gavid.
- The Plant King's plant-growing theme was re-explored by
Zyra.
- The
- During development, he was called Maoki or Moakai.
- For Maokai's Visual Update,
Twisted Advance's rooting was made to resemble 
Grasping Roots'.
Universe
Universe- Main article: Maokai (Character)
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Maokai (League of Legends)
- Maokai was named after his concept artist, Maokai Xiao[2].
- In Chinese, Maokai is rendered as 茂凯 / Màokǎi.
- Maokai's dance references the Harlem Globetrotters.
- Tabs for
Jarvan IV and 
'blindmonk' can be seen during Maokai's 'Art Spotlight'.
Quotes
- Main article: Maokai (League of Legends Audio)
- ▶️ "Pruning dead branches; and odd ones." Might be a reference to ex-pro player TheOddOne who is known for popularizing Maokai jungle.
- In the Brazilian localization, Maokai has a quote referencing El Chavo del Ocho.
Skins
- Main article: Maokai (Collection)
- He might be referencing the Ents from The Lord of the Rings.
- Several
saplings can be seen in the background.
- This skin shares the Infernal theme with:
- This skin shares the Legacy theme with:
- He references the eponymous tribal figures.
- His splash artwork may have been inspired by the 2016 animated film Moana.
- One of the natives painting his fingers has a tattoo of the Summoner's Rift on his back.
- This skin shares the Snowdown Showdown theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Snowdown Showdown 2011 along with:
- He is impersonating a Christmas tree.
- In the old
splash art, a hanged picture of the 2011 Snowdown Showdown login screen image can be seen. - A few things can be seen in the background:
- This skin shares the Trick-or-Treat theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Harrowing 2012 along with:
Zombie Brand
Headmistress Fiora
Headless Hecarim
Pirate Ryze
Underworld Twisted Fate
- He also celebrates the remake of the Twisted Treeline map along with:
- He celebrates Harrowing 2012 by impersonating a cemetery.
- His appearance might be a sign that he was consumed by the Black Mist.
- He and Zombie Brand were the first skins to have a respawn animation.
- This skin shares the Soccer Cup theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the 2014 FIFA World Cup along with:
- He is a soccer player in the goalkeeper position.
Meowkai
Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Hearts, Pearl, Peridot, Rose Quartz, Tanzanite
Chromas:- This skin shares the Cats Versus Dogs theme with:
- He was released in celebration of April Fools' Day 2016 (
Draven Day) along with:
- He references the Nyan Cat as well as Cody 'Elementz' Sigfusson (he 'named' him during his streams).
- His name is pun on meow and Maokai.
- He is wearing a cat onesie.
- Alongside
Moo Cow Alistar, he has different themed Emojis for each of his chromas.
- Additionally,
Nature's Grasp's also matches the color of his Saplings.
- Additionally,
- Alongside
- This skin shares the Victorious theme with:
- He was unlocked by players who achieved Gold+ in Season 6 (2016).
Worldbreaker Maokai Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Worldbreaker theme with:
Worldbreaker Malzahar can be seen in the background of his splash art.
Astronaut Maokai Chromas: Catseye, Citrine, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Astronauts theme with:
DRX Maokai Chromas: Elite
- This skin shares the World Champions: 2022 theme with:
