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

Kog'Mawvs Vayne

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vayne wins with a 56.8% win rate (+13.6%) over Kog'Maw based on 44 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 43.2% win rateVayne(43.2%)
Kog'Maw - 43.2% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
43.2% WR
VS
Vayne vs Kog'Maw matchup - 56.8% win rate
Vayne
56.8% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Kog'Maw vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 44
43.2%
Win Rate
56.8%
6.0
CS / min
5.6
1,134
DMG / min
921
13,817
Gold / game
14,047
215
Heal / min
245
533
DMG Mitigated / min
470
0.3
CC / min
0.4
38.9%
Early Game WR
61.1%
46.1%
Late Game WR
53.9%

Kog'Maw vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 44 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 56.8% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 43.2%, giving Vayne a 13.6 percentage point advantage. Vayne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kog'Maw players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kog'Maw leads by 213 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.0Kog'Maw
5.6Vayne
Kog'Maw edges out Vayne by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kog'Maw.
Damage
1,134Kog'Maw
921Vayne
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Vayne by 213 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
13,817Kog'Maw
14,047Vayne
Kog'Maw and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 230 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.4Vayne
Both Kog'Maw and Vayne 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
748Kog'Maw
715Vayne
Kog'Maw and Vayne have comparable sustain profiles, with only 33 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
Vayne
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw38.9%
Vayne early game win rateVayne61.1%
Late Game
Vayne
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw46.1%
Vayne late game win rateVayne53.9%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vayne holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kog'Maw players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs VayneTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Kog'Maw rune vs VayneCash Back - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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


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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vayne wins the Kog'Maw vs Vayne matchup with a 56.8% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 43.2%, a 13.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 44 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Vayne 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Kog'Maw vs Vayne matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 56.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.6 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 44 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Vayne?

The best Kog'Maw build against Vayne 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 Vayne?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Vayne?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Vayne with only a 43.2% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Vayne?

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