Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vladimirvs Kog'Maw

CMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vladimir wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kog'Maw based on 5 games. Vladimir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup.

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Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
60.0% WR
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Kog'Maw vs Vladimir matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kog'Maw
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.5
CS / min
5.8
1,133
DMG / min
1,182
16,267
Gold / game
14,260
1,284
Heal / min
108
673
DMG Mitigated / min
399
0.2
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 40.0%, giving Vladimir a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Vladimir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kog'Maw 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 1,451 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir players can confidently pick into Kog'Maw and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kog'Maw away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vladimir vs Kog'Maw 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
7.5Vladimir
5.8Kog'Maw
Vladimir significantly out-farms Kog'Maw by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kog'Maw players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,133Vladimir
1,182Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Vladimir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vladimir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kog'Maw's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
16,267Vladimir
14,260Kog'Maw
Vladimir generates a commanding 2,008 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
0.2Vladimir
0.4Kog'Maw
Both Vladimir and Kog'Maw 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
1,958Vladimir
507Kog'Maw
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Kog'Maw, healing and mitigating 1,451 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 Vladimir Build Against Kog'Maw

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kog'Maw, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Kog'Maw are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vladimir 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 Kog'Maw. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir100.0%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw0.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw50.0%

Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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 Vladimir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kog'Maw. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Vladimir Runes Against Kog'Maw

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs Kog'MawSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'MawNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'MawTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'MawGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'Maw
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs Kog'MawPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'MawLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Kog'Maw
50.0% WR

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


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vladimir'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 Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vladimir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.00%1006.91,13912,58951.3%67.2%
47.19%896.989312,30048.3%46.7%
50.62%816.61,00011,66444.1%55.3%
45.07%716.995512,12750.0%42.5%
53.97%637.11,10512,67857.9%52.3%
45.16%626.699212,39654.2%39.5%
53.33%606.81,05811,63663.0%45.5%
51.67%607.01,02612,52336.8%58.5%
54.55%556.71,09112,40050.0%56.4%
43.40%537.092711,87154.2%34.5%
35.29%516.883610,38734.8%35.7%
44.00%506.899211,09436.8%48.4%
54.00%506.794512,61153.9%54.0%
51.02%496.31,07111,81344.0%58.3%
64.44%457.092612,66152.9%71.4%
43.24%376.593012,30640.0%44.4%
45.71%356.41,01410,16933.3%64.3%
51.43%356.692413,04711.1%65.4%
50.00%347.193812,87837.5%53.9%
46.88%326.992911,63050.0%45.5%
53.33%307.31,09212,79971.4%47.8%
40.00%306.41,00711,04135.7%43.8%
66.67%276.888612,20255.6%72.2%
48.15%276.991211,80762.5%42.1%
52.00%256.51,11512,79962.5%47.1%
56.00%257.01,15113,82833.3%63.2%
58.33%246.797611,55650.0%62.5%
45.83%246.91,01311,99044.4%46.7%
39.13%237.08489,92340.0%38.5%
36.36%226.61,19310,40041.7%30.0%
68.18%226.988912,13575.0%64.3%
38.10%216.71,06911,16220.0%54.5%
50.00%206.993011,83137.5%58.3%
40.00%206.99459,43841.7%37.5%
60.00%207.11,02011,84775.0%56.3%
44.44%185.880410,78033.3%50.0%
76.47%176.692514,846100.0%66.7%
47.06%176.292212,24625.0%66.7%
52.94%177.51,13511,82766.7%37.5%
64.71%177.08869,40660.0%71.4%
47.06%176.674311,31128.6%60.0%
41.18%176.97879,99141.7%40.0%
31.25%166.61,13210,56350.0%20.0%
31.25%166.495610,40242.9%22.2%
43.75%166.86969,03436.4%60.0%
73.33%157.193610,68477.8%66.7%
46.67%156.81,20412,39060.0%40.0%
66.67%156.81,05111,97285.7%50.0%
33.33%157.186512,64550.0%14.3%
50.00%146.58138,46462.5%33.3%
64.29%146.790412,35183.3%50.0%
53.85%136.873111,25757.1%50.0%
38.46%137.286811,47050.0%33.3%
46.15%137.31,12912,6090.0%50.0%
46.15%137.01,07814,74266.7%40.0%
61.54%137.678810,61157.1%66.7%
38.46%136.28729,60650.0%28.6%
58.33%127.11,21210,31666.7%33.3%
66.67%126.81,0888,95371.4%60.0%
36.36%116.579212,0130.0%44.4%
63.64%117.11,21412,03733.3%75.0%
54.55%117.387411,21120.0%83.3%
54.55%117.289510,56660.0%50.0%
72.73%117.11,14314,47683.3%60.0%
36.36%116.892112,09133.3%37.5%
70.00%107.91,34411,41940.0%100.0%
30.00%106.01,00710,27920.0%40.0%
50.00%107.196813,43966.7%42.9%
60.00%106.91,01613,79966.7%57.1%
50.00%106.792113,72066.7%42.9%
20.00%106.678512,1440.0%22.2%
33.33%96.71,03212,25433.3%33.3%
77.78%97.796110,93566.7%100.0%
22.22%98.31,03713,14850.0%14.3%
33.33%97.07999,65860.0%0.0%
50.00%87.082810,38333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.01,04810,922100.0%60.0%
0.00%86.11,07310,5930.0%0.0%
42.86%76.899512,18950.0%33.3%
71.43%77.295813,11075.0%66.7%
14.29%75.85408,84625.0%0.0%
42.86%77.396613,1810.0%50.0%
42.86%76.985210,87375.0%0.0%
66.67%66.41,14213,5360.0%80.0%
66.67%66.11,17112,49250.0%100.0%
33.33%65.960510,26633.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
83.33%67.41,03410,95266.7%100.0%
50.00%67.46827,82260.0%0.0%
50.00%68.097014,4950.0%50.0%
33.33%66.81,33110,95833.3%33.3%
66.67%67.684511,86250.0%100.0%
40.00%57.31,11510,55250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.57519,83850.0%33.3%
60.00%57.51,13316,267100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.71,28810,48133.3%50.0%
60.00%56.572012,2870.0%75.0%
80.00%57.21,22214,660100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.38738,40650.0%33.3%
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Vladimir vs Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vladimir wins the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw 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 26.14.

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

In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Kog'Maw?

The best Vladimir build against Kog'Maw includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Vladimir runes against Kog'Maw?

The best Vladimir runes against Kog'Maw use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Vladimir vs Kog'Maw matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Kog'Maw?

Yes, Vladimir has a favorable matchup against Kog'Maw with a 60.0% win rate. Vladimir strongly counters Kog'Maw in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vladimir against Kog'Maw?

When playing Vladimir against Kog'Maw, 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.