Kog'Mawvs Aphelios
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Aphelios based on 27 games. Aphelios wins the early laning phase while Kog'Maw scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kog'Maw build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios 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.
Aphelios(51.9%)Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Matchup?
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 48.1%, giving Kog'Maw a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aphelios controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aphelios needs to press advantages before Kog'Maw reaches their power spikes, while Kog'Maw should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Aphelios's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kog'Maw vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kog'Maw36.4%Aphelios63.6%Kog'Maw62.5%Aphelios37.5%Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Aphelios 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aphelios must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kog'Maw reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kog'Maw survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Aphelios, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.90% | 98 | 6.0 | 952 | 12,686 | 38.3% | 51.0% | |
| 52.81% | 89 | 6.3 | 1,079 | 13,997 | 62.2% | 46.1% | |
| 55.29% | 85 | 5.8 | 1,014 | 13,789 | 53.1% | 56.6% | |
| 55.29% | 85 | 6.4 | 1,053 | 13,557 | 52.6% | 57.5% | |
| 57.41% | 54 | 6.3 | 1,078 | 13,352 | 38.1% | 69.7% | |
| 43.40% | 53 | 6.7 | 1,076 | 13,773 | 54.2% | 34.5% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 6.1 | 1,000 | 13,554 | 37.5% | 52.8% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.6 | 1,174 | 15,139 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.0 | 1,134 | 13,817 | 38.9% | 46.1% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.3 | 1,071 | 12,943 | 31.6% | 66.7% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.3 | 1,100 | 14,232 | 66.7% | 47.8% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.2 | 1,137 | 14,930 | 66.7% | 31.6% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 6.0 | 1,061 | 13,352 | 57.1% | 64.7% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 5.9 | 1,080 | 14,237 | 42.9% | 68.8% | |
| 75.86% | 29 | 6.2 | 1,251 | 14,314 | 92.3% | 62.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.2 | 1,039 | 13,408 | 36.4% | 62.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.5 | 983 | 13,487 | 12.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.5 | 920 | 13,514 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,086 | 15,034 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 949 | 12,622 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 917 | 12,024 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 1,197 | 15,172 | 83.3% | 44.4% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.1 | 1,161 | 13,633 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,185 | 14,441 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.8 | 1,213 | 14,932 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 947 | 12,848 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.3 | 1,260 | 13,632 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,045 | 13,111 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 13,725 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.0 | 1,214 | 12,968 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 905 | 12,594 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,016 | 13,268 | 60.0% | 14.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.6 | 890 | 10,850 | 16.7% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 954 | 13,652 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 954 | 11,244 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.5 | 1,314 | 14,166 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,165 | 12,961 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,098 | 14,469 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 1,305 | 13,496 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 953 | 10,850 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 955 | 11,742 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,032 | 11,497 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,106 | 14,531 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 991 | 12,194 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,294 | 14,316 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,183 | 13,577 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 847 | 11,703 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 1,121 | 7,668 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 1,072 | 12,476 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,276 | 14,852 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,243 | 12,516 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 983 | 7,416 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Kog'Maw vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kog'Maw do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kog'Maw do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Aphelios 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 Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup?
Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Kog'Maw build against Aphelios?
The best Kog'Maw build against Aphelios 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 Aphelios?
The best Kog'Maw runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kog'Maw counter Aphelios?
Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 51.9% win rate. Kog'Maw has a solid advantage over Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kog'Maw against Aphelios?
When playing Kog'Maw against Aphelios, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aphelios. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.