Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Vex

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vex based on 6 games. Kog'Maw 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 Vex matchup.

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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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
66.7% WR
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Vex vs Kog'Maw matchup - 33.3% win rate
Vex
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Vex Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Vex matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.4
CS / min
5.4
976
DMG / min
859
14,150
Gold / game
12,257
152
Heal / min
106
380
DMG Mitigated / min
488
0.3
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kog'Maw vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vex's 33.3%, giving Kog'Maw a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex 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 Vex leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Kog'Maw is favored during the laning phase against Vex, 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
6.4Kog'Maw
5.4Vex
Kog'Maw significantly out-farms Vex by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kog'Maw a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vex players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
976Kog'Maw
859Vex
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Vex by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex 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
14,150Kog'Maw
12,257Vex
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 1,893 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kog'Maw
1.0Vex
Vex provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kog'Maw, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
531Kog'Maw
594Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 62 more damage per minute than Kog'Maw, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex 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 Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Vex are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw100.0%
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw 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 Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs VexAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs VexGathering Storm - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs VexCut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.43%1406.31,01513,76852.1%43.5%
49.22%1286.098113,35658.6%41.4%
55.83%1206.31,03913,74044.2%62.3%
51.82%1106.51,18514,54070.0%41.4%
50.46%1096.41,06214,12458.3%44.3%
51.89%1066.21,06314,10460.5%47.1%
50.62%816.51,05813,72745.2%54.0%
62.12%666.31,08114,31664.0%61.0%
53.19%476.01,10715,75253.3%53.1%
56.52%466.51,03813,80564.7%51.7%
41.30%466.397612,91337.5%45.5%
50.00%446.41,11113,22347.4%52.0%
38.46%396.31,02313,42216.7%57.1%
52.63%387.01,13213,39550.0%56.3%
64.71%346.41,11514,04861.1%68.8%
60.61%336.51,13713,46364.7%56.3%
42.42%336.01,24613,18926.7%55.6%
58.62%296.51,06214,36788.9%45.0%
37.04%276.31,16015,54866.7%28.6%
40.74%276.01,05212,65740.0%41.2%
41.67%246.093513,52844.4%40.0%
56.52%236.41,18014,06344.4%64.3%
50.00%205.398810,98118.2%88.9%
35.29%175.999611,80142.9%30.0%
41.18%176.997811,77425.0%55.6%
23.53%176.387511,90225.0%22.2%
50.00%166.21,04211,47150.0%50.0%
40.00%156.594013,08566.7%22.2%
64.29%146.095413,33642.9%85.7%
46.15%135.396112,68350.0%44.4%
53.85%136.21,16412,15533.3%71.4%
41.67%126.086510,78240.0%42.9%
41.67%126.499312,43520.0%57.1%
58.33%126.388411,01957.1%60.0%
63.64%116.21,18414,49675.0%57.1%
72.73%117.01,09213,52271.4%75.0%
40.00%106.61,02214,20550.0%33.3%
60.00%105.61,14911,61475.0%50.0%
50.00%85.71,19713,740100.0%42.9%
87.50%86.51,03813,44283.3%100.0%
62.50%86.31,04613,638100.0%40.0%
71.43%76.71,12713,79250.0%80.0%
42.86%75.71,19115,21850.0%40.0%
42.86%76.01,16412,90433.3%50.0%
50.00%64.81,35813,25666.7%33.3%
66.67%66.497614,150100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.51,00611,33333.3%100.0%
83.33%66.11,36614,9880.0%83.3%
33.33%66.98778,93125.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,0838,43960.0%0.0%
33.33%67.41,45212,26033.3%33.3%
33.33%66.591013,33333.3%33.3%
40.00%53.56877,67250.0%0.0%
20.00%58.01,02713,54733.3%0.0%
80.00%57.11,16610,867100.0%66.7%
20.00%55.01,07215,9340.0%25.0%
0.00%56.393413,3540.0%0.0%
20.00%56.41,08910,1750.0%50.0%
60.00%57.31,26412,38150.0%66.7%
20.00%57.41,16115,93850.0%0.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vex's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

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

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

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Vex with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Vex?

The best Kog'Maw build against Vex includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn 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 Vex?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Vex?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 66.7% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Vex?

When playing Kog'Maw against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.