Kog'Mawvs Samira
Kog'Maw vs Samira is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Samira wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Kog'Maw based on 29 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Samira 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 Samira 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.
Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira Matchup?
Kog'Maw vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Samira wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 48.3%, giving Samira a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira 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. While Samira is slightly favored, Kog'Maw can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Samira's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kog'Maw vs Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kog'Maw57.1%
Samira42.9%Kog'Maw40.0%Samira60.0%Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Samira is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Samira, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kog'Maw must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Samira reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Samira 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 Samira
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Samira in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.37% | 95 | 6.0 | 1,059 | 13,946 | 37.9% | 51.5% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 6.3 | 1,009 | 13,543 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.38% | 73 | 6.3 | 1,087 | 13,121 | 67.7% | 61.9% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 6.1 | 1,100 | 13,755 | 55.0% | 45.0% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 6.1 | 1,063 | 13,649 | 47.4% | 55.0% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 6.5 | 1,073 | 14,098 | 60.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 1,239 | 13,733 | 43.8% | 52.9% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 6.3 | 1,062 | 14,180 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 6.4 | 1,148 | 14,609 | 53.9% | 61.5% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.3 | 1,092 | 11,978 | 40.0% | 68.4% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.9 | 975 | 11,804 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,045 | 11,978 | 68.4% | 55.6% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 1,158 | 13,725 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.1 | 1,016 | 11,986 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 1,090 | 13,031 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,346 | 16,218 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.6 | 1,181 | 12,776 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,222 | 13,022 | 57.1% | 72.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.0 | 1,025 | 12,617 | 37.5% | 70.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.3 | 1,020 | 14,840 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 5.9 | 1,091 | 14,036 | 60.0% | 91.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,041 | 14,385 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.6 | 1,101 | 13,095 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,259 | 15,373 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,281 | 14,447 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 1,173 | 10,600 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 13,007 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 924 | 12,535 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.8 | 934 | 11,552 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 959 | 10,670 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 802 | 13,244 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,092 | 13,931 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,065 | 9,076 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,226 | 14,039 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,349 | 14,781 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,410 | 13,395 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,199 | 12,360 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,047 | 14,015 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,109 | 13,648 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,182 | 14,260 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,290 | 14,075 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
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Kog'Maw vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kog'Maw do against Samira in League of Legends?
Samira wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kog'Maw do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Samira with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Samira takes over the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup?
Samira wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Samira is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Kog'Maw build against Samira?
The best Kog'Maw build against Samira 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 Samira?
The best Kog'Maw runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.9% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kog'Maw counter Samira?
No, Kog'Maw struggles against Samira with only a 48.3% win rate. Samira has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Samira's lead.
How do I play Kog'Maw against Samira?
When playing Kog'Maw against Samira, play cautiously and avoid Samira's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Samira has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.