Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kog'Mawvs Ryze

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,069,456
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ryze wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kog'Maw based on 9 games. Ryze 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 33.3% win rateRyze(33.3%)
Kog'Maw - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
33.3% WR
VS
Ryze vs Kog'Maw matchup - 66.7% win rate
Ryze
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.3
CS / min
6.6
1,563
DMG / min
858
15,724
Gold / game
14,598
189
Heal / min
230
499
DMG Mitigated / min
816
0.4
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Kog'Maw vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 33.3%, giving Ryze a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Ryze dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kog'Maw 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 Ryze leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.3Kog'Maw
6.6Ryze
Ryze edges out Kog'Maw by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
1,563Kog'Maw
858Ryze
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Ryze by 705 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
15,724Kog'Maw
14,598Ryze
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 1,127 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.7Ryze
Ryze 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 Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
688Kog'Maw
1,046Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 358 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Ryze are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze100.0%
Late Game
Ryze
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw37.5%
Ryze late game win rateRyze62.5%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Kog'Maw. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ryze holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kog'Maw players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Ryze

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs RyzePresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs RyzeLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs RyzeCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs RyzeManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.93%2076.51,09713,93341.6%46.9%
52.87%1576.21,11614,07860.6%47.3%
44.74%1526.399113,20043.1%46.0%
45.11%1335.897913,02148.2%42.9%
52.80%1256.31,04113,61352.8%52.8%
51.89%1066.31,04613,58156.1%49.2%
60.47%866.31,03614,17645.7%70.6%
61.82%556.41,20914,69659.1%63.6%
49.09%556.199113,20852.2%46.9%
44.44%546.31,08813,75250.0%37.5%
49.02%516.31,03612,58844.4%54.2%
48.98%496.291012,53141.7%56.0%
54.17%486.11,08414,47258.8%51.6%
48.94%476.51,11213,35850.0%48.0%
65.79%386.11,16414,30176.9%60.0%
61.11%366.496212,34266.7%53.3%
50.00%346.41,13513,22061.5%42.9%
42.42%336.391711,70133.3%53.3%
62.96%276.597113,20766.7%61.1%
53.85%276.31,07212,99946.7%63.6%
50.00%267.01,03714,04066.7%35.7%
25.00%245.91,00514,0470.0%31.6%
60.00%205.599113,65762.5%58.3%
36.84%196.51,22511,66240.0%33.3%
33.33%186.898412,38814.3%45.5%
76.47%175.91,48914,86075.0%77.8%
57.14%146.61,04211,51033.3%100.0%
30.77%134.595613,98240.0%25.0%
61.54%136.21,08415,93375.0%55.6%
30.77%136.31,15412,93128.6%33.3%
33.33%126.185712,46350.0%30.0%
41.67%126.01,14014,13025.0%50.0%
58.33%126.41,03212,55940.0%71.4%
50.00%126.41,19012,19266.7%33.3%
54.55%116.41,30412,78160.0%50.0%
45.45%116.197011,48360.0%33.3%
54.55%116.81,00013,67250.0%60.0%
63.64%116.599714,19675.0%57.1%
72.73%116.21,18613,57880.0%66.7%
30.00%106.21,20012,6130.0%42.9%
60.00%105.91,16410,82766.7%50.0%
33.33%96.31,56315,7240.0%37.5%
44.44%97.493811,96040.0%50.0%
50.00%85.285511,99333.3%60.0%
37.50%86.01,16013,698100.0%28.6%
50.00%86.11,1119,52050.0%50.0%
28.57%77.395211,80650.0%0.0%
42.86%72.391210,96133.3%50.0%
85.71%76.31,09514,936100.0%75.0%
42.86%76.21,01511,02466.7%25.0%
57.14%72.31,05311,68375.0%33.3%
57.14%75.91,15014,3010.0%57.1%
83.33%66.11,02912,978100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.61,26411,12666.7%0.0%
50.00%67.61,12712,52666.7%33.3%
50.00%65.999113,7340.0%100.0%
50.00%66.696314,26566.7%33.3%
20.00%55.480210,0870.0%33.3%
60.00%56.190110,828100.0%0.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ryze wins the Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Ryze?

The best Kog'Maw build against Ryze includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Ryze?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Ryze?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Ryze with only a 33.3% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Ryze?

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