Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.6%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kog'Mawvs Mordekaiser

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kog'Maw wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 5 games. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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
Mordekaiser - 60.0% win rateMordekaiser(60.0%)
Kog'Maw - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
60.0% WR
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Mordekaiser vs Kog'Maw matchup - 40.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.6
CS / min
4.9
1,527
DMG / min
757
13,419
Gold / game
11,170
236
Heal / min
270
567
DMG Mitigated / min
1,383
0.4
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 40.0%, giving Kog'Maw a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser leads by 850 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.6Kog'Maw
4.9Mordekaiser
Kog'Maw edges out Mordekaiser by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kog'Maw.
Damage
1,527Kog'Maw
757Mordekaiser
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 771 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser 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
13,419Kog'Maw
11,170Mordekaiser
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 2,249 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Kog'Maw and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
804Kog'Maw
1,653Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 850 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Mordekaiser are Runaan's Hurricane, Yun Tal Wildarrows and Infinity Edge. 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 Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser100.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw75.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser25.0%

Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Mordekaiser. 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: Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs MordekaiserLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Kog'Maw rune vs MordekaiserMagical Footwear - best Kog'Maw rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.56%1806.21,12613,62661.5%42.2%
53.15%1116.41,04513,21646.1%59.3%
53.26%926.21,05913,56356.8%50.0%
47.13%876.31,07313,49858.3%39.2%
56.25%805.91,01313,34055.9%56.5%
47.06%686.51,10812,55138.7%54.0%
43.14%516.41,03312,69452.2%35.7%
50.00%426.31,28814,84050.0%50.0%
66.67%396.51,00813,18171.4%64.0%
60.53%386.21,07413,80175.0%53.9%
40.54%376.01,01312,97662.5%23.8%
51.52%336.61,02013,82558.3%47.6%
57.58%335.91,09012,96466.7%50.0%
43.33%306.293414,09066.7%33.3%
41.38%296.01,05813,78543.8%38.5%
57.14%285.71,18513,81545.5%64.7%
40.91%226.198613,57722.2%53.9%
59.09%226.71,02314,02563.6%54.5%
75.00%206.51,16913,95980.0%73.3%
44.44%186.11,02212,39122.2%66.7%
47.06%176.31,15914,59942.9%50.0%
52.94%175.41,09511,24537.5%66.7%
53.33%156.282210,50142.9%62.5%
50.00%145.784610,92842.9%57.1%
92.86%146.794415,828100.0%90.0%
75.00%126.31,48014,930100.0%62.5%
36.36%116.41,04412,40140.0%33.3%
40.00%106.81,10111,91250.0%33.3%
60.00%105.31,01913,43175.0%50.0%
30.00%106.895810,81120.0%40.0%
50.00%106.81,14614,54350.0%50.0%
40.00%106.61,04813,7210.0%50.0%
40.00%107.289912,65850.0%33.3%
40.00%106.41,0099,44633.3%100.0%
75.00%85.81,25314,98933.3%100.0%
85.71%75.81,51018,009100.0%83.3%
28.57%77.07519,74033.3%25.0%
42.86%74.775410,00825.0%66.7%
33.33%67.299914,199100.0%20.0%
83.33%66.41,15911,58250.0%100.0%
66.67%66.09717,22150.0%100.0%
33.33%67.61,14715,95733.3%33.3%
66.67%66.51,37817,7960.0%66.7%
50.00%65.67816,47875.0%0.0%
60.00%55.01,24615,3650.0%60.0%
60.00%55.61,52713,4190.0%75.0%
40.00%56.61,05813,65833.3%50.0%
60.00%56.61,27516,8480.0%75.0%
80.00%57.11,34211,649100.0%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

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

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 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 Mordekaiser?

The best Kog'Maw build against Mordekaiser includes Runaan's Hurricane, Yun Tal Wildarrows, Infinity Edge with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Mordekaiser?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Mordekaiser?

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