Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kog'Mawvs Akali

BMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kog'Maw wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Kog'Maw scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup.

Kog'Maw Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kog'Maw performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Akali - 60.0% win rateAkali(60.0%)
Kog'Maw - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
60.0% WR
VS
Akali vs Kog'Maw matchup - 40.0% win rate
Akali
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
5.2
1,376
DMG / min
852
14,098
Gold / game
13,165
148
Heal / min
177
375
DMG Mitigated / min
532
0.3
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Kog'Maw vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Kog'Maw a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Kog'Maw reaches their power spikes, while Kog'Maw should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kog'Maw vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Kog'Maw wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kog'Maw holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Kog'Maw
5.2Akali
Kog'Maw significantly out-farms Akali by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kog'Maw a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,376Kog'Maw
852Akali
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Akali by 523 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kog'Maw's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,098Kog'Maw
13,165Akali
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 933 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.1Akali
Both Kog'Maw and Akali provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
522Kog'Maw
708Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 186 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kog'Maw is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kog'Maw, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kog'Maw Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Akali are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kog'Maw an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali100.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw75.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali25.0%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akali must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kog'Maw reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kog'Maw survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliGathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Kog'Maw's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kog'Maw matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.65%2316.31,12513,56361.0%42.8%
52.86%1406.31,05413,02846.3%58.9%
52.34%1286.31,03413,43055.7%49.3%
56.90%1166.01,05713,65259.6%55.1%
46.36%1106.41,10613,49556.8%39.4%
45.98%876.41,07812,70642.1%49.0%
47.95%736.51,06913,28357.6%40.0%
58.33%606.31,26114,79365.0%55.0%
48.08%526.199513,22963.6%36.7%
53.06%496.41,04314,23458.8%50.0%
55.32%476.31,14313,75760.0%51.9%
65.96%476.499913,31676.5%60.0%
63.64%446.21,11714,27478.6%56.7%
43.59%396.194214,22254.5%39.3%
51.28%396.21,10513,45454.5%47.1%
52.78%365.91,15814,07450.0%54.2%
48.28%296.295413,33633.3%58.8%
48.28%296.21,00012,38735.7%60.0%
56.00%255.61,11512,84733.3%68.8%
41.67%246.41,05613,75536.4%46.1%
70.83%246.51,09413,19571.4%70.6%
56.52%236.81,05114,41463.6%50.0%
82.61%236.41,00714,444100.0%75.0%
52.63%195.881511,15137.5%63.6%
58.82%175.91,42714,798100.0%46.1%
50.00%166.28209,88037.5%62.5%
57.14%145.01,01013,13057.1%57.1%
38.46%136.61,06312,21840.0%37.5%
38.46%136.31,06012,71740.0%37.5%
41.67%126.59889,97940.0%50.0%
36.36%116.897611,11320.0%50.0%
45.45%117.293913,00350.0%42.9%
45.45%116.91,09713,96240.0%50.0%
40.00%106.61,04813,72133.3%42.9%
33.33%96.882310,42325.0%40.0%
33.33%93.981710,61325.0%40.0%
66.67%95.61,44516,16050.0%71.4%
66.67%95.91,24014,62225.0%100.0%
62.50%86.81,25711,905100.0%25.0%
37.50%86.51,02511,53720.0%66.7%
50.00%86.61,19315,8980.0%80.0%
37.50%85.89158,69060.0%0.0%
71.43%76.51,24112,20550.0%80.0%
57.14%75.89207,26440.0%100.0%
71.43%76.71,34617,6240.0%71.4%
28.57%77.71,12714,86525.0%33.3%
83.33%65.883910,94566.7%100.0%
33.33%67.299914,199100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.61,48014,4710.0%60.0%
50.00%64.71,32214,9930.0%50.0%
66.67%67.01,10911,95375.0%50.0%
50.00%65.91,14017,7540.0%50.0%
40.00%56.61,05813,65833.3%50.0%
60.00%57.71,25917,015100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.31,37614,0980.0%75.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kog'Maw do against Akali in League of Legends?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kog'Maw do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kog'Maw do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Akali?

The best Kog'Maw build against Akali includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Akali?

The best Kog'Maw runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kog'Maw counter Akali?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Akali?

When playing Kog'Maw against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Akali. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.