Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Gangplank

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Gangplank 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 Gangplank 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
20.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Kog'Maw matchup - 80.0% win rate
Gangplank
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Kog'Maw vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.4
CS / min
6.7
1,161
DMG / min
872
15,938
Gold / game
15,916
86
Heal / min
304
408
DMG Mitigated / min
572
0.3
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Kog'Maw vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 20.0%, giving Gangplank a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 381 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank 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 Gangplank 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 Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
7.4Kog'Maw
6.7Gangplank
Kog'Maw edges out Gangplank 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 Kog'Maw.
Damage
1,161Kog'Maw
872Gangplank
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Gangplank by 289 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank 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
15,938Kog'Maw
15,916Gangplank
Kog'Maw and Gangplank generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 23 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.3Gangplank
Both Kog'Maw and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
494Kog'Maw
876Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 381 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank 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 Gangplank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Gangplank are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Void Staff. This combination gives Kog'Maw an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kog'Maw and Gangplank, 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.

Gangplank 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 Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kog'Maw has the edge early, but Gangplank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs GangplankCoup de Grace - best Kog'Maw rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Gangplank 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 Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Gangplank wins the Kog'Maw vs Gangplank matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Gangplank 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 Gangplank in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Gangplank matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Gangplank?

The best Kog'Maw build against Gangplank includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Gangplank?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Gangplank with only a 20.0% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Gangplank?

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