Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Akali

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Akali based on 6 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 Akali 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
Akali - 66.7% win rateAkali(66.7%)
Kog'Maw - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
66.7% WR
VS
Akali vs Kog'Maw matchup - 33.3% win rate
Akali
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.4
CS / min
5.8
995
DMG / min
884
11,365
Gold / game
12,625
37
Heal / min
252
280
DMG Mitigated / min
613
0.3
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Kog'Maw vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, giving Kog'Maw a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali 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 Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.4Kog'Maw
5.8Akali
Kog'Maw edges out Akali by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kog'Maw.
Damage
995Kog'Maw
884Akali
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Akali by 111 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali 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
11,365Kog'Maw
12,625Akali
Akali generates a commanding 1,260 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Akali 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
0.3Kog'Maw
0.1Akali
Both Kog'Maw and Akali 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
318Kog'Maw
865Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 547 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kog'Maw is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kog'Maw, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kog'Maw Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Akali are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Kog'Maw an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw75.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kog'Maw and Akali, with Kog'Maw holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Akali. 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. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Dark Harvest - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliCheap Shot - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliDeep Ward - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliUltimate Hunter - best Kog'Maw rune vs Akali
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs AkaliCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.26%775.81,07114,46460.6%51.2%
41.56%776.198113,75943.3%40.4%
56.58%766.31,05813,03354.8%58.8%
39.66%586.71,20715,88741.2%39.0%
53.70%546.71,23215,56845.0%58.8%
34.00%506.31,24413,83836.8%32.3%
55.32%476.01,01012,97382.3%40.0%
53.66%416.21,25014,53456.3%52.0%
64.10%396.51,09213,01061.9%66.7%
56.76%376.399012,59855.6%57.9%
43.75%325.91,10414,35245.5%42.9%
66.67%276.31,10814,95681.8%56.3%
36.00%256.21,00612,62721.4%54.5%
41.67%246.391612,92020.0%57.1%
54.17%246.190612,09453.9%54.5%
65.22%236.292112,97350.0%81.8%
54.55%227.21,18214,18866.7%46.1%
59.09%226.31,03315,27062.5%57.1%
57.89%196.31,31715,69357.1%58.3%
66.67%186.41,09815,36087.5%50.0%
58.82%176.199112,93850.0%63.6%
58.82%176.01,14312,72055.6%62.5%
57.14%146.41,07610,86562.5%50.0%
64.29%147.21,10413,65362.5%66.7%
53.85%136.41,10513,47566.7%42.9%
25.00%126.01,18815,0540.0%27.3%
33.33%126.51,37213,9720.0%80.0%
50.00%126.11,13815,4450.0%66.7%
45.45%116.81,16911,53157.1%25.0%
18.18%115.979811,04725.0%14.3%
50.00%106.91,00614,80166.7%42.9%
60.00%105.41,15313,32480.0%40.0%
66.67%95.691312,00775.0%60.0%
87.50%86.77959,54283.3%100.0%
75.00%85.789312,53866.7%80.0%
42.86%77.01,13414,46150.0%33.3%
42.86%77.31,09613,7010.0%60.0%
57.14%76.81,20013,664100.0%40.0%
83.33%66.41,27114,8020.0%100.0%
50.00%62.990813,1680.0%60.0%
33.33%66.21,28912,38633.3%33.3%
66.67%66.499511,36550.0%75.0%
83.33%66.31,16613,121100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.51,19116,9950.0%50.0%
40.00%57.393513,12433.3%50.0%
80.00%56.31,21513,7100.0%80.0%
60.00%57.31,16611,64866.7%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Akali with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Akali matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Akali with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Akali?

The best Kog'Maw build against Akali includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Akali?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Akali?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 66.7% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Akali?

When playing Kog'Maw against Akali, 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.