Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.0%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kog'Mawvs Syndra

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Syndra 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 Syndra 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
Syndra - 40.0% win rateSyndra(40.0%)
Kog'Maw - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
40.0% WR
VS
Syndra vs Kog'Maw matchup - 60.0% win rate
Syndra
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Syndra Matchup?

Syndra wins the Kog'Maw vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.6
CS / min
7.7
1,058
DMG / min
1,025
13,658
Gold / game
16,411
81
Heal / min
112
310
DMG Mitigated / min
407
0.3
CC / min
1.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kog'Maw vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 40.0%, giving Syndra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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 Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.6Kog'Maw
7.7Syndra
Syndra significantly out-farms Kog'Maw by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Syndra 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
1,058Kog'Maw
1,025Syndra
Kog'Maw deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Syndra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Syndra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kog'Maw's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,658Kog'Maw
16,411Syndra
Syndra generates a commanding 2,753 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra 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
1.2Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Kog'Maw, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kog'Maw should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
391Kog'Maw
519Syndra
Syndra heals and mitigates 128 more damage per minute than Kog'Maw, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Syndra to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kog'Maw.

Best Kog'Maw Build Against Syndra

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Syndra are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw33.3%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra66.7%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Syndra 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 Syndra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Syndra 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 Syndra

Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kog'Maw rune vs SyndraPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs SyndraLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs SyndraCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Syndra
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs SyndraGathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Syndra 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
50.00%2026.31,12113,52560.9%41.7%
53.13%1286.41,03812,99845.2%60.6%
52.21%1136.21,01313,09156.1%48.2%
56.70%976.01,04413,65260.0%54.4%
45.83%966.31,10213,48357.5%37.5%
43.90%826.41,08112,71337.1%48.9%
41.94%626.51,03313,03753.6%32.4%
58.49%536.31,25414,68468.8%54.0%
68.18%446.598013,08675.0%64.3%
52.38%426.41,02413,79356.3%50.0%
45.24%426.199613,24866.7%29.2%
60.98%416.21,13814,35475.0%55.2%
51.22%416.21,15713,63955.6%47.8%
38.24%346.190413,71854.5%30.4%
45.45%336.11,07813,49847.4%42.9%
56.25%325.71,17513,82650.0%60.0%
50.00%266.096613,34436.4%60.0%
40.00%256.194811,63530.8%50.0%
59.09%226.71,02314,02563.6%54.5%
72.73%226.51,11213,63866.7%75.0%
52.38%215.41,04911,61733.3%66.7%
45.00%206.31,11614,00844.4%45.5%
78.95%196.597415,647100.0%71.4%
50.00%185.681310,88137.5%60.0%
53.33%156.282210,50142.9%62.5%
71.43%145.81,38914,620100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.31,06012,71740.0%37.5%
66.67%124.91,07614,12280.0%57.1%
45.45%116.81,12812,51550.0%42.9%
45.45%116.91,09713,96240.0%50.0%
45.45%116.59949,82340.0%100.0%
40.00%107.289912,65850.0%33.3%
40.00%106.61,04813,7210.0%50.0%
30.00%106.895810,81120.0%40.0%
66.67%95.61,44516,16050.0%71.4%
75.00%85.81,25314,98933.3%100.0%
28.57%77.07519,74033.3%25.0%
71.43%76.51,24112,20550.0%80.0%
42.86%74.775410,00825.0%66.7%
57.14%76.71,14116,0410.0%80.0%
42.86%76.51,05012,37325.0%66.7%
28.57%77.71,12714,86525.0%33.3%
71.43%76.71,34617,6240.0%71.4%
50.00%64.71,32214,9930.0%50.0%
33.33%67.299914,199100.0%20.0%
66.67%66.09717,22150.0%100.0%
50.00%65.67816,47875.0%0.0%
60.00%55.61,52713,4190.0%75.0%
80.00%56.381310,78366.7%100.0%
40.00%56.61,05813,65833.3%50.0%
80.00%57.11,34211,649100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.71,07110,05775.0%0.0%
60.00%57.71,25917,015100.0%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Syndra wins the Kog'Maw vs Syndra 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 Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Syndra 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 Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Syndra 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 Syndra matchup?

Syndra 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 Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Syndra?

The best Kog'Maw build against Syndra includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kog'Maw runes against Syndra?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Syndra?

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

How do I play Kog'Maw against Syndra?

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