Kog'Mawvs Karthus
Kog'Maw vs Karthus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kog'Maw wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Karthus based on 5 games. Kog'Maw holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kog'Maw vs Karthus 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.
Karthus(80.0%)Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Karthus Matchup?
Kog'Maw vs Karthus Matchup Summary
The Kog'Maw vs Karthus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 20.0%, giving Kog'Maw a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karthus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kog'Maw leads by 742 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Karthus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karthus 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 Karthus Laning Phase Breakdown
Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kog'Maw holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kog'Maw100.0%Karthus0.0%Kog'Maw66.7%Karthus33.3%Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Karthus. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kog'Maw holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Karthus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Karthus
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Karthus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.43% | 87 | 6.6 | 1,129 | 13,563 | 44.2% | 54.5% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 6.3 | 1,034 | 13,253 | 41.2% | 57.8% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 6.0 | 994 | 12,839 | 41.2% | 65.0% | |
| 44.26% | 61 | 6.0 | 1,060 | 13,003 | 51.9% | 38.2% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 6.1 | 1,082 | 13,898 | 55.0% | 44.7% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 6.6 | 1,121 | 14,587 | 38.1% | 51.4% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 6.1 | 1,008 | 13,079 | 33.3% | 70.6% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.5 | 1,165 | 14,222 | 57.1% | 40.7% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.2 | 1,174 | 15,395 | 81.8% | 35.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.5 | 1,134 | 14,412 | 54.5% | 41.2% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.2 | 1,096 | 14,514 | 80.0% | 56.5% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.2 | 1,046 | 13,223 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.4 | 1,026 | 12,725 | 43.8% | 45.5% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.5 | 1,026 | 12,606 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.2 | 1,011 | 13,566 | 41.7% | 54.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.3 | 1,160 | 15,295 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.2 | 1,231 | 17,007 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.8 | 990 | 12,850 | 57.1% | 63.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.9 | 933 | 11,773 | 27.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.3 | 1,077 | 15,571 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.9 | 1,177 | 10,468 | 42.9% | 62.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.9 | 889 | 12,125 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.2 | 1,125 | 15,193 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 962 | 11,973 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,318 | 16,614 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 922 | 10,473 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.8 | 1,057 | 11,753 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 956 | 12,560 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.5 | 873 | 14,505 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,075 | 13,561 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 1,195 | 15,121 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.1 | 843 | 8,246 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,374 | 14,358 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 993 | 13,686 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,074 | 13,092 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,177 | 10,907 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 1,350 | 11,149 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,254 | 14,942 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,265 | 14,394 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,392 | 18,559 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 933 | 11,614 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,061 | 12,473 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,450 | 17,454 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 5.3 | 1,378 | 21,190 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Kog'Maw vs Karthus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kog'Maw do against Karthus in League of Legends?
Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Karthus matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Kog'Maw do against Karthus in the early game?
In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Karthus with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Karthus in the late game?
In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Karthus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Karthus matchup?
Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Karthus with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 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 Karthus?
The best Kog'Maw build against Karthus 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 Karthus?
The best Kog'Maw runes against Karthus use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Karthus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kog'Maw counter Karthus?
Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Karthus with a 80.0% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Karthus in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Kog'Maw against Karthus?
When playing Kog'Maw against Karthus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.