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

Kog'Mawvs Xin Zhao

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

Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Kog'Maw wins the early laning phase while Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao 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
Kog'Maw - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
40.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Kog'Maw matchup - 60.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Xin Zhao wins the Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Xin Zhao
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.2
CS / min
5.5
1,122
DMG / min
1,364
13,252
Gold / game
17,143
203
Heal / min
1,084
503
DMG Mitigated / min
1,245
0.3
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xin Zhao wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 40.0%, giving Xin Zhao a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Xin Zhao outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw needs to press advantages before Xin Zhao reaches their power spikes, while Xin Zhao should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xin Zhao leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.2Kog'Maw
5.5Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao edges out Kog'Maw by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xin Zhao.
Damage
1,122Kog'Maw
1,364Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao heavily out-damages Kog'Maw by 242 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kog'Maw should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xin Zhao's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,252Kog'Maw
17,143Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao generates a commanding 3,891 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Xin Zhao 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
1.1Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao brings significantly more crowd control than Kog'Maw, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Xin Zhao 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
706Kog'Maw
2,329Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 1,623 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Xin Zhao are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Runaan's Hurricane. This combination gives Kog'Maw an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao0.0%
Late Game
Xin Zhao
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw40.0%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao60.0%

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

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

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

Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs Xin ZhaoSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin ZhaoManaflow Band - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin ZhaoAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin ZhaoScorch - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin Zhao
Precision rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Cut Down - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin ZhaoPresence of Mind - best Kog'Maw rune vs Xin Zhao
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Kog'Maw the best tools to compete against Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Xin Zhao wins the Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 0.0% 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?

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

Who wins the Kog'Maw vs Xin Zhao matchup?

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

What is the best Kog'Maw build against Xin Zhao?

The best Kog'Maw build against Xin Zhao includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Runaan's Hurricane with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Xin Zhao?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Xin Zhao?

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

How do I play Kog'Maw against Xin Zhao?

When playing Kog'Maw against Xin Zhao, play cautiously and avoid Xin Zhao's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xin Zhao has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.