Kog'Mawvs Aphelios
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate (+25.9%) over Kog'Maw based on 27 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Aphelios 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 Aphelios 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.
Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Matchup?
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 37.0%, giving Aphelios a 25.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kog'Maw66.7%
Aphelios33.3%Kog'Maw28.6%Aphelios71.4%Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kog'Maw must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios 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 Aphelios
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.43% | 140 | 6.3 | 1,015 | 13,768 | 52.1% | 43.5% | |
| 49.22% | 128 | 6.0 | 981 | 13,356 | 58.6% | 41.4% | |
| 55.83% | 120 | 6.3 | 1,039 | 13,740 | 44.2% | 62.3% | |
| 51.82% | 110 | 6.5 | 1,185 | 14,540 | 70.0% | 41.4% | |
| 50.46% | 109 | 6.4 | 1,062 | 14,124 | 58.3% | 44.3% | |
| 51.89% | 106 | 6.2 | 1,063 | 14,104 | 60.5% | 47.1% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 6.5 | 1,058 | 13,727 | 45.2% | 54.0% | |
| 62.12% | 66 | 6.3 | 1,081 | 14,316 | 64.0% | 61.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.0 | 1,107 | 15,752 | 53.3% | 53.1% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,805 | 64.7% | 51.7% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 6.3 | 976 | 12,913 | 37.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 6.4 | 1,111 | 13,223 | 47.4% | 52.0% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 6.3 | 1,023 | 13,422 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 7.0 | 1,132 | 13,395 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 6.4 | 1,115 | 14,048 | 61.1% | 68.8% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 6.5 | 1,137 | 13,463 | 64.7% | 56.3% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.0 | 1,246 | 13,189 | 26.7% | 55.6% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.5 | 1,062 | 14,367 | 88.9% | 45.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.3 | 1,160 | 15,548 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.0 | 1,052 | 12,657 | 40.0% | 41.2% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.0 | 935 | 13,528 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.4 | 1,180 | 14,063 | 44.4% | 64.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 988 | 10,981 | 18.2% | 88.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 5.9 | 996 | 11,801 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.9 | 978 | 11,774 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.3 | 875 | 11,902 | 25.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,042 | 11,471 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 940 | 13,085 | 66.7% | 22.2% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.0 | 954 | 13,336 | 42.9% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 961 | 12,683 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,164 | 12,155 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 865 | 10,782 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 993 | 12,435 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 884 | 11,019 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,184 | 14,496 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.0 | 1,092 | 13,522 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,022 | 14,205 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 1,149 | 11,614 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,197 | 13,740 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,442 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 13,638 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,127 | 13,792 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,191 | 15,218 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,164 | 12,904 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 1,358 | 13,256 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 976 | 14,150 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,006 | 11,333 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,366 | 14,988 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 877 | 8,931 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,083 | 8,439 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 1,452 | 12,260 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 910 | 13,333 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 687 | 7,672 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 1,027 | 13,547 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,166 | 10,867 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 1,072 | 15,934 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 934 | 13,354 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,089 | 10,175 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 1,264 | 12,381 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,161 | 15,938 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Kog'Maw vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kog'Maw do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 37.0%, a 25.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Kog'Maw do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kog'Maw 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 Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 63.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.9 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Kog'Maw build against Aphelios?
The best Kog'Maw build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Aphelios?
The best Kog'Maw runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kog'Maw counter Aphelios?
No, Kog'Maw struggles against Aphelios with only a 37.0% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Kog'Maw against Aphelios?
When playing Kog'Maw against Aphelios, play cautiously and avoid Aphelios's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aphelios has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.