Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Caitlyn

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Caitlyn wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Kog'Maw based on 140 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
46.4% WR
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Caitlyn vs Kog'Maw matchup - 53.6% win rate
Caitlyn
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 140
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
6.3
CS / min
6.8
1,015
DMG / min
964
13,768
Gold / game
14,499
215
Heal / min
192
521
DMG Mitigated / min
405
0.3
CC / min
0.7
52.1%
Early Game WR
47.9%
43.5%
Late Game WR
56.5%

Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 140 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 46.4%, giving Caitlyn a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.3Kog'Maw
6.8Caitlyn
Caitlyn edges out Kog'Maw by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Caitlyn.
Damage
1,015Kog'Maw
964Caitlyn
Kog'Maw deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Caitlyn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Caitlyn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kog'Maw's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,768Kog'Maw
14,499Caitlyn
Caitlyn earns 731 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 Caitlyn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.7Caitlyn
Caitlyn provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kog'Maw, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
737Kog'Maw
597Caitlyn
Kog'Maw heals and mitigates 139 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kog'Maw to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
52.1%
+4.2% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw52.1%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn47.9%
Late Game
Caitlyn
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw43.5%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn56.5%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Kog'Maw has a meaningful 52.1% win rate, outperforming Caitlyn by 4.2 percentage points. Kog'Maw players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.5% win rate — 13.0 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kog'Maw must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs CaitlynPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kog'Maw rune vs CaitlynTriumph - best Kog'Maw rune vs CaitlynLegend: Bloodline - best Kog'Maw rune vs CaitlynLast Stand - best Kog'Maw rune vs Caitlyn
Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs CaitlynResolve
Conditioning - best Kog'Maw rune vs CaitlynOvergrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs Caitlyn
57.7% WR

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


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.43%1406.31,01513,76852.1%43.5%
49.22%1286.098113,35658.6%41.4%
55.83%1206.31,03913,74044.2%62.3%
51.82%1106.51,18514,54070.0%41.4%
50.46%1096.41,06214,12458.3%44.3%
51.89%1066.21,06314,10460.5%47.1%
50.62%816.51,05813,72745.2%54.0%
62.12%666.31,08114,31664.0%61.0%
53.19%476.01,10715,75253.3%53.1%
56.52%466.51,03813,80564.7%51.7%
41.30%466.397612,91337.5%45.5%
50.00%446.41,11113,22347.4%52.0%
38.46%396.31,02313,42216.7%57.1%
52.63%387.01,13213,39550.0%56.3%
64.71%346.41,11514,04861.1%68.8%
60.61%336.51,13713,46364.7%56.3%
42.42%336.01,24613,18926.7%55.6%
58.62%296.51,06214,36788.9%45.0%
37.04%276.31,16015,54866.7%28.6%
40.74%276.01,05212,65740.0%41.2%
41.67%246.093513,52844.4%40.0%
56.52%236.41,18014,06344.4%64.3%
50.00%205.398810,98118.2%88.9%
35.29%175.999611,80142.9%30.0%
41.18%176.997811,77425.0%55.6%
23.53%176.387511,90225.0%22.2%
50.00%166.21,04211,47150.0%50.0%
40.00%156.594013,08566.7%22.2%
64.29%146.095413,33642.9%85.7%
46.15%135.396112,68350.0%44.4%
53.85%136.21,16412,15533.3%71.4%
41.67%126.086510,78240.0%42.9%
41.67%126.499312,43520.0%57.1%
58.33%126.388411,01957.1%60.0%
63.64%116.21,18414,49675.0%57.1%
72.73%117.01,09213,52271.4%75.0%
40.00%106.61,02214,20550.0%33.3%
60.00%105.61,14911,61475.0%50.0%
50.00%85.71,19713,740100.0%42.9%
87.50%86.51,03813,44283.3%100.0%
62.50%86.31,04613,638100.0%40.0%
71.43%76.71,12713,79250.0%80.0%
42.86%75.71,19115,21850.0%40.0%
42.86%76.01,16412,90433.3%50.0%
50.00%64.81,35813,25666.7%33.3%
66.67%66.497614,150100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.51,00611,33333.3%100.0%
83.33%66.11,36614,9880.0%83.3%
33.33%66.98778,93125.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,0838,43960.0%0.0%
33.33%67.41,45212,26033.3%33.3%
33.33%66.591013,33333.3%33.3%
40.00%53.56877,67250.0%0.0%
20.00%58.01,02713,54733.3%0.0%
80.00%57.11,16610,867100.0%66.7%
20.00%55.01,07215,9340.0%25.0%
0.00%56.393413,3540.0%0.0%
20.00%56.41,08910,1750.0%50.0%
60.00%57.31,26412,38150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.41,16115,93850.0%0.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Caitlyn wins the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 140 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 52.1% win rate versus 47.9%. 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 Caitlyn in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 140 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Caitlyn?

The best Kog'Maw build against Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn?

The best Kog'Maw runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.7% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kog'Maw counter Caitlyn?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Caitlyn with only a 46.4% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Caitlyn?

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