Kog'Maw - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kog'Mawvs Zed

SMarksmanMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kog'Maw vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zed 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 Zed 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
Zed - 66.7% win rateZed(66.7%)
Kog'Maw - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kog'Maw
66.7% WR
VS
Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup - 33.3% win rate
Zed
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kog'Maw vs Zed Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Zed matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.6
CS / min
6.4
913
DMG / min
939
12,007
Gold / game
13,453
150
Heal / min
118
474
DMG Mitigated / min
500
0.3
CC / min
0.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kog'Maw vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Kog'Maw vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zed'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 Zed 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 Kog'Maw leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.6Kog'Maw
6.4Zed
Zed edges out Kog'Maw by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zed.
Damage
913Kog'Maw
939Zed
Damage output is virtually even between Kog'Maw and Zed, with only 26 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,007Kog'Maw
13,453Zed
Zed generates a commanding 1,446 more gold per game than Kog'Maw. This substantial economic advantage means Zed 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
0.3Zed
Both Kog'Maw and Zed provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
624Kog'Maw
619Zed
Kog'Maw and Zed have comparable sustain profiles, with only 5 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Kog'Maw Build Against Zed

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Kog'Maw needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kog'Maw against Zed are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kog'Maw vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw75.0%
Zed early game win rateZed25.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw60.0%
Zed late game win rateZed40.0%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kog'Maw is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Zed. 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. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kog'Maw Runes Against Zed

Resolve rune tree - Kog'Maw primary runes vs ZedResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZedDemolish - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZedBone Plating - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZedOvergrowth - best Kog'Maw rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Kog'Maw secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Kog'Maw rune vs ZedAbsolute Focus - best Kog'Maw rune vs Zed
100.0% WR

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


Kog'Maw matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.26%775.81,07114,46460.6%51.2%
41.56%776.198113,75943.3%40.4%
56.58%766.31,05813,03354.8%58.8%
39.66%586.71,20715,88741.2%39.0%
53.70%546.71,23215,56845.0%58.8%
34.00%506.31,24413,83836.8%32.3%
55.32%476.01,01012,97382.3%40.0%
53.66%416.21,25014,53456.3%52.0%
64.10%396.51,09213,01061.9%66.7%
56.76%376.399012,59855.6%57.9%
43.75%325.91,10414,35245.5%42.9%
66.67%276.31,10814,95681.8%56.3%
36.00%256.21,00612,62721.4%54.5%
41.67%246.391612,92020.0%57.1%
54.17%246.190612,09453.9%54.5%
65.22%236.292112,97350.0%81.8%
54.55%227.21,18214,18866.7%46.1%
59.09%226.31,03315,27062.5%57.1%
57.89%196.31,31715,69357.1%58.3%
66.67%186.41,09815,36087.5%50.0%
58.82%176.199112,93850.0%63.6%
58.82%176.01,14312,72055.6%62.5%
57.14%146.41,07610,86562.5%50.0%
64.29%147.21,10413,65362.5%66.7%
53.85%136.41,10513,47566.7%42.9%
25.00%126.01,18815,0540.0%27.3%
33.33%126.51,37213,9720.0%80.0%
50.00%126.11,13815,4450.0%66.7%
45.45%116.81,16911,53157.1%25.0%
18.18%115.979811,04725.0%14.3%
50.00%106.91,00614,80166.7%42.9%
60.00%105.41,15313,32480.0%40.0%
66.67%95.691312,00775.0%60.0%
87.50%86.77959,54283.3%100.0%
75.00%85.789312,53866.7%80.0%
42.86%77.01,13414,46150.0%33.3%
42.86%77.31,09613,7010.0%60.0%
57.14%76.81,20013,664100.0%40.0%
83.33%66.41,27114,8020.0%100.0%
50.00%62.990813,1680.0%60.0%
33.33%66.21,28912,38633.3%33.3%
66.67%66.499511,36550.0%75.0%
83.33%66.31,16613,121100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.51,19116,9950.0%50.0%
40.00%57.393513,12433.3%50.0%
80.00%56.31,21513,7100.0%80.0%
60.00%57.31,16611,64866.7%50.0%

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Kog'Maw vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Kog'Maw vs Zed matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zed's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

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

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Zed with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Zed in the late game?

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

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Zed with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 33.3 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 Zed?

The best Kog'Maw build against Zed includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Zed?

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

Does Kog'Maw counter Zed?

Yes, Kog'Maw has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 66.7% win rate. Kog'Maw strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Kog'Maw against Zed?

When playing Kog'Maw against Zed, 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.