Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Kog'Mawvs Irelia

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Irelia based on 7 games. Irelia 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 Irelia 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
Irelia - 57.1% win rateIrelia(57.1%)
Kog'Maw - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
57.1% WR
VS
Irelia vs Kog'Maw matchup - 42.9% win rate
Irelia
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Irelia Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
5.9
CS / min
8.2
856
DMG / min
815
10,888
Gold / game
12,809
89
Heal / min
371
409
DMG Mitigated / min
1,054
0.3
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kog'Maw vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Irelia's 42.9%, giving Kog'Maw a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia 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 sustain, where Irelia leads by 927 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Kog'Maw
8.2Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Kog'Maw by 2.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 35 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kog'Maw players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
856Kog'Maw
815Irelia
Kog'Maw deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Irelia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Irelia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kog'Maw's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,888Kog'Maw
12,809Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,921 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia 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
0.6Irelia
Both Kog'Maw and Irelia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
498Kog'Maw
1,426Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 927 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Irelia are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Guinsoo's Rageblade. This combination gives Kog'Maw an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw40.0%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia60.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw100.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia0.0%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Irelia 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Irelia. 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: Irelia 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 Irelia

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs IreliaPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs IreliaLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs IreliaCoup de Grace - best Kog'Maw rune vs Irelia
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs IreliaManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs Irelia
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Irelia, 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
53.13%646.41,10014,20159.3%48.6%
44.44%636.292212,37939.4%50.0%
58.18%556.21,04113,12250.0%64.5%
55.10%495.898913,27552.4%57.1%
45.95%376.81,13214,18055.6%36.8%
52.78%366.31,08913,37130.8%65.2%
65.38%266.71,15315,14562.5%66.7%
53.85%266.086812,05344.4%58.8%
70.83%245.91,19713,52690.9%53.9%
52.17%236.396213,32262.5%46.7%
45.45%226.01,17114,40544.4%46.1%
42.86%216.41,17215,36555.6%33.3%
57.89%196.11,07913,75637.5%72.7%
52.63%196.61,03012,96233.3%70.0%
44.44%186.21,02813,98520.0%53.9%
41.18%175.71,08613,84622.2%62.5%
33.33%126.792213,0670.0%50.0%
33.33%126.491813,26966.7%22.2%
66.67%126.21,14414,37880.0%57.1%
63.64%116.091711,36875.0%57.1%
36.36%116.396614,54133.3%37.5%
44.44%96.61,01113,17133.3%50.0%
55.56%96.41,04514,24240.0%75.0%
33.33%95.897213,19166.7%16.7%
33.33%97.01,18812,21125.0%40.0%
37.50%86.21,09814,8300.0%50.0%
75.00%85.51,11612,31775.0%75.0%
50.00%86.61,36315,1750.0%50.0%
37.50%86.594514,01866.7%20.0%
62.50%86.493112,32360.0%66.7%
50.00%85.71,08714,2920.0%66.7%
28.57%76.793311,6030.0%50.0%
42.86%76.585211,25650.0%33.3%
14.29%76.81,09612,06925.0%0.0%
57.14%75.985610,88840.0%100.0%
66.67%64.91,16412,68933.3%100.0%
20.00%56.31,07211,5070.0%25.0%
60.00%56.31,28512,65050.0%66.7%

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Kog'Maw vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Irelia matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Irelia's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Irelia 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 Irelia in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Irelia matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Irelia with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Irelia?

The best Kog'Maw build against Irelia includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Irelia?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Irelia?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 57.1% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Irelia?

When playing Kog'Maw against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.