Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kog'Mawvs Vladimir

AMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vladimir wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Kog'Maw based on 11 games. Vladimir 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vladimir - 36.4% win rateVladimir(36.4%)
Kog'Maw - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
36.4% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup - 63.6% win rate
Vladimir
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
6.9
CS / min
7.2
1,004
DMG / min
922
11,256
Gold / game
12,073
118
Heal / min
1,160
398
DMG Mitigated / min
623
0.3
CC / min
0.1
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kog'Maw vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 36.4%, giving Vladimir a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 Vladimir leads by 1,267 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Kog'Maw, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Kog'Maw
7.2Vladimir
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
1,004Kog'Maw
922Vladimir
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Vladimir by 82 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
11,256Kog'Maw
12,073Vladimir
Vladimir generates a commanding 817 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir 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
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
515Kog'Maw
1,782Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 1,267 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

Spellslinger's Shoes 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 Shadowflame, Muramana 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
Vladimir
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw20.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir80.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Kog'Maw. This lopsided early game means Vladimir 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 Vladimir. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Inspiration rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs VladimirInspiration
First Strike - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirCash Back - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirTriple Tonic - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirJack Of All Trades - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Kog'Maw rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Kog'Maw rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Precision rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Vladimir 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
48.61%2516.31,12913,75158.6%42.1%
55.70%1586.41,04513,09250.0%61.0%
53.74%1476.31,03513,47052.7%54.8%
48.03%1276.31,04112,73756.1%41.4%
55.46%1195.91,06913,91458.7%53.4%
44.76%1056.51,05812,95237.2%50.0%
42.11%766.41,05613,48254.8%33.3%
56.67%606.31,24114,92168.4%51.2%
47.17%536.31,01813,43645.5%48.4%
50.00%526.11,11713,64456.5%44.8%
71.15%526.696412,64682.6%62.1%
44.00%506.198013,26770.0%26.7%
60.00%456.31,13214,28571.4%54.8%
45.45%445.71,16713,95442.9%46.7%
41.46%416.188813,24464.3%29.6%
47.50%406.01,07213,55440.9%55.6%
40.63%326.295511,83135.3%46.7%
50.00%306.198213,41338.5%58.8%
57.14%286.797613,37357.1%57.1%
67.86%286.41,01915,465100.0%57.1%
76.92%266.41,10713,54471.4%79.0%
50.00%265.51,00811,09238.5%61.5%
40.00%256.41,09914,43140.0%40.0%
52.17%235.378010,87844.4%57.1%
55.00%205.994311,47142.9%61.5%
50.00%186.61,03713,01340.0%53.9%
52.94%175.11,06913,93680.0%41.7%
68.75%165.81,34515,055100.0%58.3%
40.00%156.51,05613,17750.0%33.3%
40.00%156.71,13913,74533.3%44.4%
46.67%157.01,12911,88036.4%75.0%
61.54%135.91,25214,75340.0%75.0%
46.15%136.196813,76733.3%50.0%
46.15%137.092111,93750.0%42.9%
69.23%136.01,24213,87233.3%100.0%
36.36%116.91,00411,25620.0%50.0%
54.55%116.91,08812,88533.3%80.0%
54.55%116.71,28816,123100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.387511,37725.0%40.0%
55.56%96.91,03114,413100.0%50.0%
25.00%87.078710,21333.3%20.0%
71.43%76.51,24112,20550.0%80.0%
57.14%76.71,14116,0410.0%80.0%
28.57%77.71,12714,86525.0%33.3%
71.43%75.71,0577,69160.0%100.0%
83.33%66.186811,47266.7%100.0%
66.67%65.61,32912,7690.0%80.0%
33.33%66.41,06512,98833.3%33.3%
50.00%64.71,32214,9930.0%50.0%
50.00%65.67816,47875.0%0.0%
80.00%55.71,23817,350100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.01,19711,82350.0%66.7%
60.00%57.71,25917,015100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.41,05115,0330.0%50.0%
80.00%57.11,34211,649100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.71,07110,05775.0%0.0%
60.00%55.177414,6680.0%60.0%
60.00%56.21,41313,21450.0%66.7%

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Kog'Maw vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vladimir wins the Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Vladimir 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 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 Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Vladimir?

The best Kog'Maw build against Vladimir includes Shadowflame, Muramana, Dusk and Dawn with Spellslinger'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 Vladimir?

The best Kog'Maw runes against Vladimir use the Inspiration 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?

No, Kog'Maw struggles against Vladimir with only a 36.4% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Kog'Maw players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Vladimir?

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