Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.57
1st Place
22.1%
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Kog'Maw as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 1 viable team comps that include Kog'Maw, with an average win rate of 74.37% across all compositions. The top performing Kog'Maw comp achieves an impressive 74.37% win rate, built around Defender, Disruptor, Piltover traits. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Kog'Maw, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 3.27 | Top 4 74.37% | First Place 20.49% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games7,038 Gold value120 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length33:27 Dmg to players115 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★ ★★ ★★★    ★★Backline  ★★ ★★★   ★★★   ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsMalzaharUsed in 61.2% of this comp’s games Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth78.5% Top 43.06 Avg Place ZoeUsed in 26.3% of this comp’s games Hextech GunbladeJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin80.3% Top 42.93 Avg Place LeonaUsed in 11.9% of this comp’s games Dragon's ClawGargoyle StoneplateSpirit Visage84.3% Top 42.72 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
3.27
Avg Place74.37%
Top 4 Rate20.49%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games7,038
Gold value120 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length33:27
Dmg to players115
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Neeko★★Vi★★★Leona★★Taric
★★★★★★★★★Backline★★Kog'Maw★★★Malzahar★★★Zoe★★Seraphine
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
MalzaharUsed in 61.2% of this comp’s games
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth78.5% Top 43.06 Avg Place
ZoeUsed in 26.3% of this comp’s games
Hextech GunbladeJeweled GauntletSpear of Shojin80.3% Top 42.93 Avg Place
LeonaUsed in 11.9% of this comp’s games
Dragon's ClawGargoyle StoneplateSpirit Visage84.3% Top 42.72 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Kog'Maw Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16
Defender100%74.4% WR
Disruptor100%74.4% WR
Piltover100%74.4% WR
Arcanist100%74.4% WR
Targon100%74.4% WR
Void100%74.4% WR
Primary Synergies
Kog'Maw excels in compositions that leverage Defender, Disruptor, Piltover synergies. The Defender trait appears in 100% of Kog'Maw comps with a 74.4% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Arcanist, Targon, Void complement Kog'Maw comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Kog'Maw Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Defender/Disruptor/Piltover comp, Kog'Maw is available early. Start your game by picking up Neeko, Vi. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 74.4% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Leona, Malzahar, Zoe. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Defender/Disruptor/Piltover composition with Seraphine, Taric in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 74.4% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Kog'Maw Comp
For optimal Kog'Maw itemization in this Defender/Disruptor/Piltover comp, prioritize equipping Leona with Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage. Secondary item holders include Zoe (Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin); Malzahar (Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Nashor's Tooth). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
Negatron Cloak×3 items
Giant's Belt×3 items
Needlessly Large Rod×3 items
Tear of the Goddess×2 items
When playing this Kog'Maw Defender/Disruptor/Piltover comp, prioritize Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt, Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Negatron Cloak is the most valuable component, appearing in 3 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
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Rated 5/5 Stars
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Void
Longshot
Arcanist
1 Cost