Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kog'Mawvs Vladimir

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kog'Maw wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Vladimir based on 9 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 Vladimir 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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Vladimir - 55.6% win rateVladimir(55.6%)
Kog'Maw - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
55.6% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup - 44.4% win rate
Vladimir
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.5
CS / min
7.3
1,314
DMG / min
937
14,166
Gold / game
13,069
164
Heal / min
1,103
426
DMG Mitigated / min
610
0.4
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kog'Maw vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vladimir's 44.4%, giving Kog'Maw a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Kog'Maw dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vladimir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vladimir leads by 1,124 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
7.5Kog'Maw
7.3Vladimir
Kog'Maw and Vladimir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,314Kog'Maw
937Vladimir
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Vladimir by 377 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
14,166Kog'Maw
13,069Vladimir
Kog'Maw generates a commanding 1,097 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Kog'Maw consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kog'Maw
0.1Vladimir
Both Kog'Maw and Vladimir 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
590Kog'Maw
1,714Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 1,124 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Vladimir are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw60.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kog'Maw and Vladimir, with Kog'Maw holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Vladimir. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Vladimir

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs VladimirSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirScorch - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Cut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Kog'Maw to press their advantage against Vladimir, 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.

Kog'Maw matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.90%986.095212,68638.3%51.0%
52.81%896.31,07913,99762.2%46.1%
55.29%855.81,01413,78953.1%56.6%
55.29%856.41,05313,55752.6%57.5%
57.41%546.31,07813,35238.1%69.7%
43.40%536.71,07613,77354.2%34.5%
48.08%526.11,00013,55437.5%52.8%
57.78%456.61,17415,13958.8%57.1%
43.18%446.01,13413,81738.9%46.1%
48.65%376.31,07112,94331.6%66.7%
54.29%356.31,10014,23266.7%47.8%
47.06%346.21,13714,93066.7%31.6%
61.29%316.01,06113,35257.1%64.7%
56.67%305.91,08014,23742.9%68.8%
75.86%296.21,25114,31492.3%62.5%
51.85%276.21,03913,40836.4%62.5%
43.48%236.598313,48712.5%60.0%
47.37%196.592013,51466.7%38.5%
38.89%186.31,08615,03425.0%42.9%
43.75%166.494912,62250.0%37.5%
66.67%156.191712,02480.0%60.0%
60.00%156.21,19715,17283.3%44.4%
71.43%146.11,16113,63380.0%66.7%
42.86%146.31,18514,44150.0%40.0%
42.86%145.81,21314,9320.0%50.0%
38.46%136.894712,84840.0%37.5%
53.85%136.31,26013,63250.0%55.6%
38.46%136.81,04513,11116.7%57.1%
61.54%136.41,05413,72557.1%66.7%
38.46%137.01,21412,96825.0%44.4%
58.33%126.790512,59450.0%66.7%
33.33%125.91,01613,26860.0%14.3%
36.36%116.689010,85016.7%60.0%
30.00%106.595413,65250.0%16.7%
50.00%106.095411,24433.3%75.0%
55.56%97.51,31414,16650.0%60.0%
66.67%96.31,16512,96133.3%83.3%
25.00%86.21,09814,46933.3%20.0%
71.43%75.01,30513,49633.3%100.0%
16.67%66.495310,8500.0%33.3%
33.33%66.295511,74250.0%0.0%
33.33%66.31,03211,4970.0%40.0%
66.67%66.51,10614,531100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.699112,19450.0%25.0%
60.00%57.01,29414,316100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.81,18313,57766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.284711,70366.7%50.0%
0.00%51.91,1217,6680.0%0.0%
60.00%55.01,07212,4760.0%75.0%
100.00%56.71,27614,852100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.11,24312,5160.0%66.7%
20.00%56.89837,4160.0%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Vladimir's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Vladimir?

The best Kog'Maw build against Vladimir includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Dusk and Dawn with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Vladimir?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 55.6% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Vladimir?

When playing Kog'Maw against Vladimir, 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.