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

Kog'Mawvs Lucian

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

Kog'Maw vs Lucian is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 54.3% win rate (+8.6%) over Lucian based on 35 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Lucian 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 Lucian 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.

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Lucian - 54.3% win rateLucian(54.3%)
Kog'Maw - 54.3% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
54.3% WR
VS
Lucian vs Kog'Maw matchup - 45.7% win rate
Lucian
45.7% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Lucian Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Lucian matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 35
54.3%
Win Rate
45.7%
6.3
CS / min
6.3
1,100
DMG / min
849
14,232
Gold / game
13,548
215
Heal / min
172
518
DMG Mitigated / min
435
0.4
CC / min
0.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
47.8%
Late Game WR
52.2%

Kog'Maw vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Lucian matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 54.3% win rate compared to Lucian's 45.7%, giving Kog'Maw a 8.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Lucian and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lucian 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 Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.3Kog'Maw
6.3Lucian
Kog'Maw and Lucian farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,100Kog'Maw
849Lucian
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Lucian by 251 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lucian 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
14,232Kog'Maw
13,548Lucian
Kog'Maw earns 684 more gold per game than Lucian, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kog'Maw slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.0Lucian
Kog'Maw provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lucian, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kog'Maw coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
733Kog'Maw
607Lucian
Kog'Maw heals and mitigates 126 more damage per minute than Lucian, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kog'Maw to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Lucian.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw66.7%
Lucian early game win rateLucian33.3%
Late Game
Lucian
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw47.8%
Lucian late game win rateLucian52.2%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Lucian. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Lucian takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Kog'Maw by 4.3 percentage points. Lucian scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kog'Maw must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Lucian reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lucian 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 Lucian

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs LucianPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs LucianTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs LucianLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs LucianLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Lucian
Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs LucianResolve
Conditioning - best Kog'Maw rune vs LucianOvergrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs Lucian
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Lucian, 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 Lucian - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Lucian matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to Lucian's 45.7%, a 8.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Lucian 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 Lucian in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Kog'Maw vs Lucian matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Lucian matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Lucian with a 54.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.6 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Lucian?

The best Kog'Maw build against Lucian 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 Lucian?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Lucian?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Lucian with a 54.3% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Lucian in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Lucian?

When playing Kog'Maw against Lucian, 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.