Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Kog'Mawvs Diana

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Diana based on 7 games. Diana 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 Diana 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
Diana - 71.4% win rateDiana(71.4%)
Kog'Maw - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
71.4% WR
VS
Diana vs Kog'Maw matchup - 28.6% win rate
Diana
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Diana Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
5.0
CS / min
5.2
1,305
DMG / min
1,077
13,496
Gold / game
13,666
188
Heal / min
91
481
DMG Mitigated / min
1,090
0.3
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kog'Maw vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Diana's 28.6%, giving Kog'Maw a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 sustain, where Diana leads by 512 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.0Kog'Maw
5.2Diana
Kog'Maw and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,305Kog'Maw
1,077Diana
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Diana by 229 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Diana 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
13,496Kog'Maw
13,666Diana
Kog'Maw and Diana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 170 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.3Diana
Both Kog'Maw and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
669Kog'Maw
1,181Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 512 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana 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 Diana

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Diana are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw33.3%
Diana early game win rateDiana66.7%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw100.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana0.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs DianaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs DianaManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs DianaAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs DianaScorch - best Kog'Maw rune vs Diana
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs DianaPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs DianaCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.90%986.095212,68638.3%51.0%
52.81%896.31,07913,99762.2%46.1%
55.29%855.81,01413,78953.1%56.6%
55.29%856.41,05313,55752.6%57.5%
57.41%546.31,07813,35238.1%69.7%
43.40%536.71,07613,77354.2%34.5%
48.08%526.11,00013,55437.5%52.8%
57.78%456.61,17415,13958.8%57.1%
43.18%446.01,13413,81738.9%46.1%
48.65%376.31,07112,94331.6%66.7%
54.29%356.31,10014,23266.7%47.8%
47.06%346.21,13714,93066.7%31.6%
61.29%316.01,06113,35257.1%64.7%
56.67%305.91,08014,23742.9%68.8%
75.86%296.21,25114,31492.3%62.5%
51.85%276.21,03913,40836.4%62.5%
43.48%236.598313,48712.5%60.0%
47.37%196.592013,51466.7%38.5%
38.89%186.31,08615,03425.0%42.9%
43.75%166.494912,62250.0%37.5%
66.67%156.191712,02480.0%60.0%
60.00%156.21,19715,17283.3%44.4%
71.43%146.11,16113,63380.0%66.7%
42.86%146.31,18514,44150.0%40.0%
42.86%145.81,21314,9320.0%50.0%
38.46%136.894712,84840.0%37.5%
53.85%136.31,26013,63250.0%55.6%
38.46%136.81,04513,11116.7%57.1%
61.54%136.41,05413,72557.1%66.7%
38.46%137.01,21412,96825.0%44.4%
58.33%126.790512,59450.0%66.7%
33.33%125.91,01613,26860.0%14.3%
36.36%116.689010,85016.7%60.0%
30.00%106.595413,65250.0%16.7%
50.00%106.095411,24433.3%75.0%
55.56%97.51,31414,16650.0%60.0%
66.67%96.31,16512,96133.3%83.3%
25.00%86.21,09814,46933.3%20.0%
71.43%75.01,30513,49633.3%100.0%
16.67%66.495310,8500.0%33.3%
33.33%66.295511,74250.0%0.0%
33.33%66.31,03211,4970.0%40.0%
66.67%66.51,10614,531100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.699112,19450.0%25.0%
60.00%57.01,29414,316100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,18313,57766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.284711,70366.7%50.0%
0.00%51.91,1217,6680.0%0.0%
60.00%55.01,07212,4760.0%75.0%
100.00%56.71,27614,852100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.11,24312,5160.0%66.7%
20.00%56.89837,4160.0%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Diana's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Diana 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 Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Diana matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Diana with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Diana?

The best Kog'Maw build against Diana includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch 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 Diana?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Diana?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 71.4% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Diana?

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