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.
Kog'Maw TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.57
1st Place
22.1%
Top 4
48.7%
Pick Rate
9.7%

Kog'MawTFT Stats

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Deal 140/200/300 (+ap) magic damage to target and reduce their Armor and Magic Resist by 8/10/15. Adjacent enemies are dealt 50% of the damage and effect.
OverviewBuildEmblemsTraitsCompsTiers
Kog'Maw has a Very High contested risk with a 9.74% pick rate. This 1-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Kog'Maw include Defender/Disruptor, Riftscourge/Bruiser, Bruiser/Juggernaut.
Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control

In 100% of team compositions, Kog'Maw is played for utility without carry items. Focus items on your main carry instead. As a 1-cost unit, Kog'Maw is easy to 3-star for enhanced utility.

Strategy Guide

Utility
Highly Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Good Value
Role
Kog'Maw is typically played for utility. Focus items on your main carry instead.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Kog'Maw by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Defender/Disruptor (93.2%), Defender/Demacia (90.7%).
Contest Warning
Kog'Maw has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Kog'Maw is a flexible unit that fits into 10+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Kog'Maw activates Void, Longshot, Arcanist. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 16 Kog'Maw Stats

  • Kog'Maw health Health:500
  • Kog'Maw mana Mana:30
  • Kog'Maw armor Armor:15
  • Kog'Maw magic resistance MR:15
  • Kog'Maw attack damage AD:20
  • Kog'Maw attack speed AS:0.70
  • Kog'Maw attack range Attack Range:6
  • Kog'Maw critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Kog'Maw performance analysis shows strong popularity (72th percentile) and below average average placement (34th percentile). Kog'Maw's six key metrics: win rate (33th percentile), popularity (72th percentile), average placement (34th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Kog'Maw

Kog'Maw is a 1-cost champion in TFT Set 16 with a 48.7% win rate and 4.57 average placement. Kog'Maw has a 9.7% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Versatile champion with solid pick rate
  • Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade
  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Consider 3-starring Kog'Maw if given early pairs.

2

Itemization

Kog'Maw works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Kog'Maw with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Kog'Maw Set 16 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kog'Maw good in TFT Set 16?

Kog'Maw is currently a A-tier champion with a 48.68% win rate and 4.57 average placement in TFT Set 16. This makes Kog'Maw a strong pick that ranks 4th among 14 1-cost champions. Kog'Maw activates the Void, Longshot and Arcanist traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Kog'Maw in TFT?

The best items for Kog'Maw in TFT Set 16 are Spear of Shojin (47.3% win rate), Void Staff (45.8% win rate) and Blue Buff (44.8% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet and Spear of Shojin, achieving a 52.4% top 4 rate. Visit the Kog'Maw Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Kog'Maw in TFT Set 16?

The best team compositions featuring Kog'Maw in TFT Set 16 are Defender/Disruptor (93.2% win rate), Defender/Demacia (90.7% win rate) and Defender/Demacia (89.4% win rate). Kog'Maw is a flexible unit that fits into 10+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Kog'Maw Comps page.

Is Kog'Maw a carry or support in TFT?

Kog'Maw is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 16. As a 1-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Kog'Maw your best items, ideally Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet and Spear of Shojin. Consider 3-starring Kog'Maw by slow rolling at level 5 for maximum damage output.

When should I roll for Kog'Maw in TFT?

Kog'Maw has the highest shop odds at level 1 with a 35.71% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 1-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 5 if you want to 3-star Kog'Maw.

What traits does Kog'Maw have in TFT Set 16?

Kog'Maw has the Void, Longshot and Arcanist traits in TFT Set 16. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Kog'Maw Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Kog'Maw compare to other 1-cost units?

Kog'Maw ranks 4th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (48.68%) in TFT Set 16. With a 9.74% pick rate and 4.57 average placement, Kog'Maw is a solid 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Briar, Jarvan IV and Shen.

Is Kog'Maw contested in TFT Set 16?

Kog'Maw has a moderate pick rate of 9.74% in TFT Set 16. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Kog'Maw. Scout your lobby to assess the competition.

See Also

Kog'Maw BuildKog'Maw CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items