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

Kog'Mawvs Tristana

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
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Kog'Maw vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 61.3% win rate (+22.6%) over Tristana based on 31 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 Tristana 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
Tristana - 61.3% win rateTristana(61.3%)
Kog'Maw - 61.3% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
61.3% WR
VS
Tristana vs Kog'Maw matchup - 38.7% win rate
Tristana
38.7% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Tristana Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 31
61.3%
Win Rate
38.7%
6.0
CS / min
5.9
1,061
DMG / min
876
13,352
Gold / game
13,972
223
Heal / min
242
473
DMG Mitigated / min
445
0.3
CC / min
0.2
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
64.7%
Late Game WR
35.3%

Kog'Maw vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 61.3% win rate compared to Tristana's 38.7%, giving Kog'Maw a 22.6 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Tristana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Tristana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.0Kog'Maw
5.9Tristana
Kog'Maw and Tristana 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
1,061Kog'Maw
876Tristana
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Tristana by 185 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tristana 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
13,352Kog'Maw
13,972Tristana
Tristana earns 620 more gold per game than Kog'Maw, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Tristana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.2Tristana
Both Kog'Maw and Tristana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
696Kog'Maw
688Tristana
Kog'Maw and Tristana have comparable sustain profiles, with only 8 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw57.1%
Tristana early game win rateTristana42.9%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw64.7%
Tristana late game win rateTristana35.3%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Tristana. 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 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Tristana. 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. Tristana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Tristana

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs TristanaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kog'Maw rune vs TristanaTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs TristanaLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs TristanaLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Tristana
Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs TristanaResolve
Overgrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs TristanaConditioning - best Kog'Maw rune vs Tristana
100.0% WR

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

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup with a 61.3% win rate compared to Tristana's 38.7%, a 22.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

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

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Tristana matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Tristana with a 61.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 22.6 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Tristana?

The best Kog'Maw build against Tristana 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 Tristana?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Tristana?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Tristana with a 61.3% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Tristana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Tristana?

When playing Kog'Maw against Tristana, 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.