Zed - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Zedvs Kog'Maw

DAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zed vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kog'Maw wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Zed based on 5 games. Zed wins the early laning phase while Kog'Maw scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup.

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Zed Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zed 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Zed
20.0% WR
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Kog'Maw vs Zed matchup - 80.0% win rate
Kog'Maw
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Zed vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Kog'Maw
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.7
CS / min
6.6
904
DMG / min
895
11,777
Gold / game
12,251
159
Heal / min
113
616
DMG Mitigated / min
514
0.2
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Zed vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kog'Maw wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zed's 20.0%, giving Kog'Maw a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zed controls the early laning stage, but Kog'Maw outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zed 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 crowd control, where Kog'Maw leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kog'Maw has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zed players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kog'Maw 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.

Zed vs Kog'Maw Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
5.7Zed
6.6Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw significantly out-farms Zed by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kog'Maw a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zed players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
904Zed
895Kog'Maw
Damage output is virtually even between Zed and Kog'Maw, with only 9 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
11,777Zed
12,251Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw earns 473 more gold per game than Zed, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kog'Maw slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Zed
0.4Kog'Maw
Both Zed 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
776Zed
627Kog'Maw
Zed heals and mitigates 148 more damage per minute than Kog'Maw, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Zed to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kog'Maw.

Best Zed Build Against Kog'Maw

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kog'Maw, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Kog'Maw are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Edge of Night. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zed
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zed early game win rateZed50.0%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw50.0%
Late Game
Kog'Maw
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zed late game win rateZed0.0%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zed and Kog'Maw, with Zed 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Kog'Maw, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zed 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 Zed Runes Against Kog'Maw

Domination rune tree - Zed primary runes vs Kog'MawDomination
Electrocute - best Zed rune vs Kog'MawSudden Impact - best Zed rune vs Kog'MawDeep Ward - best Zed rune vs Kog'MawUltimate Hunter - best Zed rune vs Kog'Maw
Precision rune tree - Zed secondary runes vs Kog'MawPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Zed rune vs Kog'MawCoup de Grace - best Zed rune vs Kog'Maw
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Zed the best tools to compete against Kog'Maw in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Zed'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 Zed build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zed matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
59.61%2035.51,04713,34352.6%63.8%
36.36%776.290911,93640.0%31.3%
47.95%736.195112,27948.5%47.5%
53.57%565.21,02913,19858.3%50.0%
59.62%526.31,00812,60465.2%55.2%
53.85%526.21,09313,65663.2%48.5%
49.02%516.193113,37350.0%48.6%
42.22%456.596512,62036.4%47.8%
48.89%456.01,07213,45862.5%41.4%
52.50%405.51,01212,36860.0%45.0%
55.00%405.091112,96043.8%62.5%
48.72%396.01,05814,37653.9%46.1%
51.35%375.894512,94862.5%42.9%
59.38%325.779711,59957.1%61.1%
46.88%324.388711,23650.0%44.4%
59.38%326.31,00813,39761.5%57.9%
51.72%296.11,02913,45346.7%57.1%
58.62%296.697413,80153.9%62.5%
64.29%286.593713,21758.3%68.8%
39.29%285.981712,81340.0%38.9%
42.86%285.994413,08145.5%41.2%
38.46%265.389612,38135.7%41.7%
60.00%254.993514,58775.0%52.9%
60.00%256.094611,90050.0%69.2%
66.67%246.31,05012,17070.0%64.3%
65.22%235.897515,11875.0%63.2%
40.91%225.795012,72450.0%35.7%
33.33%211.681712,98137.5%30.8%
50.00%205.986111,55550.0%50.0%
52.63%191.184314,55666.7%46.1%
61.11%185.186211,51870.0%50.0%
38.89%186.390710,67945.5%28.6%
64.71%175.892111,79866.7%62.5%
47.06%175.297512,54150.0%45.5%
43.75%161.072313,22857.1%33.3%
53.33%152.076711,90854.5%50.0%
50.00%141.390412,52742.9%57.1%
30.77%136.41,11313,45844.4%0.0%
53.85%136.11,03213,22933.3%60.0%
46.15%134.697311,63450.0%42.9%
58.33%126.01,19815,54050.0%62.5%
72.73%115.71,06313,60640.0%100.0%
45.45%113.387213,343100.0%33.3%
54.55%115.21,04512,387100.0%37.5%
63.64%114.694011,46657.1%75.0%
40.00%105.478210,35933.3%50.0%
50.00%101.292114,90566.7%42.9%
50.00%106.289912,30042.9%66.7%
30.00%106.21,19814,49350.0%25.0%
40.00%100.984011,47750.0%25.0%
30.00%101.972312,6980.0%50.0%
55.56%96.51,13616,850100.0%42.9%
55.56%95.977410,22650.0%66.7%
55.56%92.894115,9890.0%62.5%
37.50%81.086313,2360.0%60.0%
50.00%81.91,08116,6900.0%57.1%
37.50%82.382713,46450.0%25.0%
75.00%87.092113,53950.0%83.3%
62.50%81.069613,35050.0%75.0%
37.50%81.167410,81533.3%40.0%
37.50%80.994813,8190.0%75.0%
57.14%76.593812,75050.0%66.7%
0.00%76.26229,9850.0%0.0%
42.86%72.890514,036100.0%33.3%
42.86%75.91,00113,73950.0%40.0%
42.86%74.081611,17525.0%66.7%
71.43%76.193214,063100.0%66.7%
42.86%73.099415,83433.3%50.0%
66.67%65.41,25017,115100.0%50.0%
16.67%61.485414,8600.0%25.0%
33.33%65.11,00712,8500.0%50.0%
66.67%60.980012,51366.7%66.7%
50.00%65.71,08415,18966.7%33.3%
50.00%65.084510,83650.0%50.0%
66.67%66.61,08912,85066.7%66.7%
83.33%61.669213,80550.0%100.0%
83.33%66.31,30815,429100.0%75.0%
16.67%66.21,0316,65225.0%0.0%
80.00%56.71,03212,72066.7%100.0%
20.00%55.790411,77750.0%0.0%
40.00%55.893913,309100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.991511,60250.0%66.7%
80.00%51.179510,82266.7%100.0%
40.00%56.181211,6780.0%66.7%
20.00%50.986712,7860.0%25.0%
60.00%51.089818,2120.0%60.0%

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Zed vs Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kog'Maw wins the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Zed's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Kog'Maw with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Kog'Maw takes over the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kog'Maw scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zed vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Kog'Maw wins the matchup against Zed with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Kog'Maw is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zed build against Kog'Maw?

The best Zed build against Kog'Maw includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Edge of Night with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zed runes against Kog'Maw?

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

Does Zed counter Kog'Maw?

No, Zed struggles against Kog'Maw with only a 20.0% win rate. Kog'Maw has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kog'Maw's lead.

How do I play Zed against Kog'Maw?

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