Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Zeri

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zeri wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 8 games. Zeri 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 Zeri matchup.

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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.

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Kog'Maw - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
25.0% WR
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Zeri vs Kog'Maw matchup - 75.0% win rate
Zeri
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri Matchup?

Zeri wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
7.8
CS / min
8.3
934
DMG / min
1,133
11,552
Gold / game
13,201
140
Heal / min
209
432
DMG Mitigated / min
466
0.4
CC / min
0.2
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Kog'Maw vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 25.0%, giving Zeri a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Zeri 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 crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri 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 Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
7.8Kog'Maw
8.3Zeri
Zeri edges out Kog'Maw by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
934Kog'Maw
1,133Zeri
Zeri heavily out-damages Kog'Maw by 198 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kog'Maw should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zeri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,552Kog'Maw
13,201Zeri
Zeri generates a commanding 1,649 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Zeri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kog'Maw should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.2Zeri
Both Kog'Maw and Zeri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
572Kog'Maw
675Zeri
Zeri heals and mitigates 104 more damage per minute than Kog'Maw, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zeri to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kog'Maw.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zeri
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw28.6%
Zeri early game win rateZeri71.4%
Late Game
Zeri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Zeri late game win rateZeri100.0%

Zeri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Zeri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zeri 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 Zeri

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs ZeriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZeriTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZeriLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZeriLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Zeri
Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs ZeriResolve
Conditioning - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZeriOvergrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs Zeri
0.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Zeri 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.

Kog'Maw matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.37%956.01,05913,94637.9%51.5%
50.00%906.31,00913,54350.0%50.0%
64.38%736.31,08713,12167.7%61.9%
48.33%606.11,10013,75555.0%45.0%
52.54%596.11,06313,64947.4%55.0%
54.39%576.51,07314,09860.9%50.0%
50.00%506.51,23913,73343.8%52.9%
56.52%466.31,06214,18060.0%53.9%
58.97%396.41,14814,60953.9%61.5%
55.88%346.31,09211,97840.0%68.4%
48.28%295.997511,80457.1%40.0%
64.29%286.31,04511,97868.4%55.6%
48.00%256.31,15813,72544.4%50.0%
66.67%246.11,01611,98660.0%71.4%
60.00%206.41,09013,03160.0%60.0%
47.37%196.81,34616,21840.0%50.0%
55.56%186.61,18112,77655.6%55.6%
66.67%186.31,22213,02257.1%72.7%
55.56%186.01,02512,61737.5%70.0%
29.41%176.31,02014,84028.6%30.0%
82.35%175.91,09114,03660.0%91.7%
33.33%156.41,04114,3850.0%50.0%
38.46%136.61,10113,09540.0%37.5%
58.33%126.01,25915,37333.3%66.7%
45.45%116.81,28114,447100.0%25.0%
40.00%106.81,17310,60025.0%50.0%
60.00%106.21,05413,00766.7%50.0%
44.44%96.292412,5350.0%50.0%
25.00%87.893411,55228.6%0.0%
37.50%86.995910,67033.3%40.0%
42.86%76.780213,24425.0%66.7%
14.29%76.21,09213,9310.0%16.7%
71.43%76.31,0659,07675.0%66.7%
57.14%76.91,22614,03950.0%60.0%
57.14%77.41,34914,7810.0%80.0%
16.67%65.31,41013,39533.3%0.0%
0.00%66.91,19912,3600.0%0.0%
33.33%66.11,04714,015100.0%20.0%
0.00%56.31,10913,6480.0%0.0%
40.00%55.81,18214,2600.0%50.0%
40.00%56.61,29014,07550.0%33.3%

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Kog'Maw vs Zeri - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zeri wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Zeri has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Zeri 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 Zeri in the late game?

In the late game, Zeri takes over the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Zeri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup?

Zeri wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Zeri?

The best Kog'Maw build against Zeri 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 Zeri?

The best Kog'Maw runes against Zeri use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kog'Maw counter Zeri?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Zeri with only a 25.0% win rate. Zeri has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zeri's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Zeri?

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