Kog'Mawvs Samira
Kog'Maw vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Samira based on 30 games. Samira 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 Samira 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.
Samira(56.7%)Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira Matchup?
Kog'Maw vs Samira Matchup Summary
The Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Samira's 43.3%, giving Kog'Maw a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira 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 Kog'Maw leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown
Samira is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kog'Maw42.9%Samira57.1%Kog'Maw68.8%Samira31.3%Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 68.8% win rate — 37.5 points above Samira. 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: Samira 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 Samira
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Samira, 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 Samira - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kog'Maw do against Samira in League of Legends?
Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to Samira's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kog'Maw do against Samira in the early game?
In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Samira 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 Samira in the late game?
In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to 31.3%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup?
Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Samira with a 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.
What is the best Kog'Maw build against Samira?
The best Kog'Maw build against Samira 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 Samira?
The best Kog'Maw runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kog'Maw vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kog'Maw counter Samira?
Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 56.7% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kog'Maw against Samira?
When playing Kog'Maw against Samira, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Samira. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.