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

Kog'Mawvs Ekko

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ekko wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Ekko 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 Ekko 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
Ekko - 20.0% win rateEkko(20.0%)
Kog'Maw - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
20.0% WR
VS
Ekko vs Kog'Maw matchup - 80.0% win rate
Ekko
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Kog'Maw vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
983
DMG / min
779
7,416
Gold / game
8,375
57
Heal / min
280
290
DMG Mitigated / min
556
0.3
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kog'Maw vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 20.0%, giving Ekko a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 Ekko leads by 488 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko 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 Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.8Kog'Maw
6.3Ekko
Kog'Maw edges out Ekko by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kog'Maw.
Damage
983Kog'Maw
779Ekko
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Ekko by 203 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko 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
7,416Kog'Maw
8,375Ekko
Ekko generates a commanding 959 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kog'Maw should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.6Ekko
Both Kog'Maw and Ekko 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
347Kog'Maw
836Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 488 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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 Ekko

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko100.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%

Ekko 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 Ekko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kog'Maw at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ekko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ekko has the edge early, but Kog'Maw gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs EkkoPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs EkkoCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs EkkoGathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Ekko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ekko wins the Kog'Maw vs Ekko matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ekko 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 Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Ekko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Ekko?

The best Kog'Maw build against Ekko includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn 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 Ekko?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Ekko?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Ekko with only a 20.0% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Ekko?

When playing Kog'Maw against Ekko, play cautiously and avoid Ekko's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ekko in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.