Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Kog'Mawvs Nautilus

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nautilus wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kog'Maw based on 7 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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
Nautilus - 42.9% win rateNautilus(42.9%)
Kog'Maw - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
42.9% WR
VS
Nautilus vs Kog'Maw matchup - 57.1% win rate
Nautilus
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Nautilus Matchup?

Nautilus wins the Kog'Maw vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Nautilus
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
2.5
CS / min
1.1
802
DMG / min
380
10,365
Gold / game
8,889
66
Heal / min
105
294
DMG Mitigated / min
1,400
0.4
CC / min
2.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kog'Maw vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Nautilus wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 42.9%, giving Nautilus a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nautilus leads by 1.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, 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
2.5Kog'Maw
1.1Nautilus
Kog'Maw significantly out-farms Nautilus by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kog'Maw a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nautilus players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
802Kog'Maw
380Nautilus
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Nautilus by 422 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus 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
10,365Kog'Maw
8,889Nautilus
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 1,476 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
2.3Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Kog'Maw, with 1.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kog'Maw should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
360Kog'Maw
1,505Nautilus
Nautilus vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 1,144 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nautilus 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 Nautilus

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus50.0%
Late Game
Nautilus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw33.3%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kog'Maw and Nautilus, with Kog'Maw holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kog'Maw has the edge early, but Nautilus 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 Nautilus

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs NautilusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs NautilusManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs NautilusAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs NautilusScorch - best Kog'Maw rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Cut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs NautilusPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs Nautilus
100.0% WR

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


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
48.87%2216.31,11714,08955.0%45.4%
49.68%1556.31,08313,41555.4%44.4%
50.67%1506.31,01913,58856.5%46.6%
47.33%1315.81,01813,55054.4%43.5%
50.89%1126.31,01913,75257.8%46.3%
50.00%946.31,05013,02236.6%60.4%
55.29%856.41,05413,66850.0%59.6%
56.90%586.21,06013,52356.5%57.1%
58.49%536.31,17914,56975.0%48.5%
37.25%516.095613,31040.9%34.5%
50.00%486.41,16913,45155.6%46.7%
51.06%476.21,11713,95056.5%45.8%
52.38%426.41,05314,21663.6%48.4%
47.50%406.31,19114,68450.0%45.8%
41.03%396.297913,62038.5%42.3%
57.89%385.81,10012,74152.6%63.2%
58.82%346.71,01213,14768.8%50.0%
50.00%286.21,04513,21640.0%61.5%
37.04%275.61,00911,95125.0%46.7%
65.38%266.789713,18450.0%83.3%
52.00%256.81,18214,90160.0%46.7%
52.63%196.193512,53050.0%54.5%
52.63%196.31,14412,23640.0%66.7%
77.78%186.21,49015,65975.0%80.0%
72.22%186.41,01312,69066.7%75.0%
47.06%176.999013,32740.0%50.0%
35.29%176.51,24512,78733.3%36.4%
25.00%166.41,19813,96828.6%22.2%
38.46%136.894711,95433.3%42.9%
46.15%136.91,02312,62733.3%50.0%
53.85%136.81,16913,33328.6%83.3%
66.67%125.51,25815,658100.0%63.6%
58.33%126.589011,11650.0%75.0%
66.67%126.21,23014,76950.0%75.0%
63.64%116.387212,42460.0%66.7%
45.45%116.71,05514,58760.0%33.3%
45.45%116.41,19212,28942.9%50.0%
80.00%105.41,13415,427100.0%66.7%
60.00%105.387413,62175.0%50.0%
70.00%106.31,1139,49575.0%50.0%
70.00%106.81,18012,98250.0%83.3%
44.44%97.21,13914,71050.0%40.0%
75.00%86.01,23011,07680.0%66.7%
14.29%76.795712,6750.0%25.0%
42.86%72.580210,36550.0%33.3%
57.14%77.11,22112,83533.3%75.0%
28.57%75.791410,14666.7%0.0%
28.57%75.39617,8840.0%66.7%
66.67%64.593513,344100.0%60.0%
0.00%66.399111,5590.0%0.0%
66.67%66.81,00310,954100.0%33.3%
66.67%65.61,21216,325100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.51,07111,321100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.71,03612,51850.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,14113,0170.0%60.0%
40.00%57.01,04812,8390.0%50.0%
60.00%51.87578,67733.3%100.0%
80.00%56.11,11313,645100.0%66.7%
80.00%57.21,01814,584100.0%66.7%

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Kog'Maw vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nautilus wins the Kog'Maw vs Nautilus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Nautilus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?

In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Kog'Maw vs Nautilus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Nautilus matchup?

Nautilus wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Nautilus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Nautilus?

The best Kog'Maw build against Nautilus includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Sorcerer'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 Nautilus?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Nautilus?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Nautilus with only a 42.9% win rate. Nautilus has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nautilus's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Nautilus?

When playing Kog'Maw against Nautilus, play cautiously and avoid Nautilus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nautilus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.