Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Kog'Mawvs Sona

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Sona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Sona 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 Sona 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.

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Kog'Maw - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
40.0% WR
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Sona vs Kog'Maw matchup - 60.0% win rate
Sona
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Sona Matchup?

Sona wins the Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup
Winner
Sona
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.8
CS / min
1.0
991
DMG / min
432
13,739
Gold / game
11,994
76
Heal / min
863
398
DMG Mitigated / min
492
0.3
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kog'Maw vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Sona wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 40.0%, giving Sona a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sona controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sona 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 Sona leads by 880 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sona 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 Sona 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 Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Sona, 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
2.8Kog'Maw
1.0Sona
Kog'Maw significantly out-farms Sona by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 27 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kog'Maw a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sona players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
991Kog'Maw
432Sona
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Sona by 559 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sona 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
13,739Kog'Maw
11,994Sona
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 1,746 more gold per game than Sona. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sona should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
0.5Sona
Both Kog'Maw and Sona provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
474Kog'Maw
1,355Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 880 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona 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 Sona

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Sona are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Seraph's Embrace. 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 Sona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sona
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Sona early game win rateSona100.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Sona late game win rateSona50.0%

Sona 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 Sona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kog'Maw at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sona. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Sona has the edge early, but Kog'Maw 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 Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs SonaManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Kog'Maw rune vs SonaScorch - best Kog'Maw rune vs Sona
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs SonaPrecision
Cut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs SonaPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs Sona
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Sona 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
46.33%2186.61,09213,75544.8%47.3%
48.77%1626.21,01213,50043.5%52.7%
50.99%1516.21,09913,79254.0%48.9%
51.49%1346.397513,00450.8%52.1%
45.90%1225.898412,86145.1%46.5%
62.24%986.31,05313,89652.5%69.0%
54.64%976.31,06613,87861.8%50.8%
43.33%606.21,04513,19448.6%36.0%
50.00%566.21,05813,98850.0%50.0%
55.36%566.51,17214,55454.5%55.9%
52.73%556.186411,61950.0%56.0%
53.85%526.41,02012,60246.4%62.5%
52.94%516.01,05213,15359.1%48.3%
62.00%506.41,13114,29261.9%62.1%
63.41%416.41,08113,68060.0%65.4%
62.86%356.697712,59269.6%50.0%
45.45%336.41,08213,24663.6%36.4%
37.50%326.389112,73335.7%38.9%
41.94%316.81,03612,89357.1%29.4%
55.17%306.41,05912,95740.0%71.4%
31.03%296.099913,99712.5%38.1%
57.14%216.71,08513,61975.0%46.1%
42.86%216.71,00712,17822.2%58.3%
55.00%204.91,02813,71471.4%46.1%
76.47%176.01,50615,13371.4%80.0%
66.67%156.31,10115,72680.0%60.0%
46.67%155.996412,01550.0%44.4%
78.57%146.01,00414,06575.0%80.0%
42.86%146.61,01110,23650.0%33.3%
38.46%136.41,24413,65628.6%50.0%
69.23%136.41,12413,05466.7%71.4%
53.85%136.697411,48342.9%66.7%
66.67%127.01,06512,95857.1%80.0%
58.33%127.51,00412,29660.0%57.1%
45.45%116.11,11114,46733.3%50.0%
18.18%114.91,05214,8430.0%25.0%
54.55%116.71,00713,241100.0%37.5%
45.45%116.31,11110,61842.9%50.0%
54.55%116.81,22412,23860.0%50.0%
50.00%105.579012,36850.0%50.0%
50.00%106.496712,67250.0%50.0%
30.00%106.51,25712,9180.0%42.9%
30.00%105.985812,7730.0%33.3%
50.00%106.695614,23550.0%50.0%
20.00%106.31,15514,0280.0%25.0%
44.44%96.31,16611,44366.7%33.3%
50.00%82.21,01511,62475.0%25.0%
25.00%86.11,54415,3790.0%28.6%
28.57%77.395211,80650.0%0.0%
57.14%76.41,22712,12166.7%50.0%
42.86%75.91,05516,7370.0%60.0%
33.33%65.31,05912,41950.0%25.0%
33.33%66.81,22110,42966.7%0.0%
50.00%67.295011,67850.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,11212,98675.0%50.0%
40.00%52.899113,7390.0%50.0%
60.00%56.91,29410,86650.0%66.7%
100.00%56.41,06115,731100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.21,12213,2520.0%40.0%
60.00%56.892412,88166.7%50.0%
40.00%57.388512,252100.0%25.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Sona - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sona wins the Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

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

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Sona matchup?

Sona wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Sona?

The best Kog'Maw build against Sona includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Seraph's Embrace with Sorcerer'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 Sona?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Sona?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Sona with only a 40.0% win rate. Sona has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sona's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Sona?

When playing Kog'Maw against Sona, play cautiously and avoid Sona's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Sona in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.