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

Kog'Mawvs Zeri

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Zeri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Zeri based on 14 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 Zeri 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.

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Zeri - 71.4% win rateZeri(71.4%)
Kog'Maw - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
71.4% WR
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Zeri vs Kog'Maw matchup - 28.6% win rate
Zeri
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 14
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.1
CS / min
6.8
1,161
DMG / min
864
13,633
Gold / game
14,079
253
Heal / min
154
524
DMG Mitigated / min
375
0.4
CC / min
0.2
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kog'Maw vs Zeri Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zeri's 28.6%, giving Kog'Maw a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zeri 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. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Zeri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zeri 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 Zeri Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.1Kog'Maw
6.8Zeri
Zeri edges out Kog'Maw by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
1,161Kog'Maw
864Zeri
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Zeri by 297 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zeri 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
13,633Kog'Maw
14,079Zeri
Zeri earns 447 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 Zeri slightly faster item completions.
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
777Kog'Maw
529Zeri
Kog'Maw vastly out-sustains Zeri, healing and mitigating 248 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kog'Maw can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zeri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zeri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw80.0%
Zeri early game win rateZeri20.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw66.7%
Zeri late game win rateZeri33.3%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Zeri. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zeri. 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. Zeri 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 ZeriCoup de Grace - 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
100.0% WR

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

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zeri's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Zeri with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Zeri in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Zeri with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 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 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Zeri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kog'Maw counter Zeri?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Zeri with a 71.4% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Zeri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Zeri?

When playing Kog'Maw against Zeri, 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.