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September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
Marksman · Dragon Lane

Kog'Maw Wild Rift — Tier, Stats & Overview

Kog'Maw is a Dragon Lane hyper-carry marksman in Wild Rift, a void beast specializing in percentage of maximum health damage through extremely extended attack range via…

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Kog'Maw
★ Dragon Lane Tier S September 2026 · Patch 7.2d adchypercarrydps
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 47.2% #81 · ↓10pt
Pick 1.1% #21
Ban 1.9% #68

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Win Rate (30d) 47.23%-2.10 pts
Pick Rate 1.10%
Ban Rate 1.85%
50.0%52.0%7.2c7.2d08/0823/0807/09

Kog'Maw's win rate has dropped -2.10 pts over the last 30 days, now at 47.23%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers. Measured effect of the nerf in 7.2c (14/08): -3.47 pts of win rate over 10 days.

§ 01 — Editorial brief

Kog’Maw remains a highly polarizing pick in the current meta.

By Updated 8 Sept 2026 Patch 7.2d

Kog'Maw is a Dragon Lane hyper-carry marksman in Wild Rift, a void beast specializing in percentage of maximum health damage through extremely extended attack range via his W. His kit combines corrosive attacks reducing resistances, massive range and attack speed via Bio-Arcane Barrage, and a global projectile ultimate dealing % missing health damage. He excels in protect-the-carry compositions seeking to keep him alive while he dissolves enemy tanks. In Wild Rift, his extreme W range lets him stay outside the reach of most engages while dealing devastating damage.

Kog'Maw excels in compositions offering maximum peel and a protection bubble. He benefits from shield, heal, and disengage supports that keep him alive while dealing damage. Protect-the-carry compositions are his ideal archetype.

Kog'Maw is extremely vulnerable against assassins and dive compositions due to his near-total lack of mobility. Compositions that can reach him despite his team's protection quickly neutralize him. His need for perfect peel makes him one of the most team-dependent ADCs.

With Kog'Maw, your goal is simple: stay alive and shoot. Always position in the backline and let your frontline absorb damage. Activate your W at the start of combat to benefit from your range and % max health damage.

§ 06 — The matchup wallKog'Maw Wild Rift counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy

Build enginePatch 7.2d build — computed

  1. Core 01 Blade of the Ruined King Blade of the Ruined King
  2. Core 02 Runaan's Hurricane Runaan's Hurricane
  3. Core 03 Kraken Slayer Kraken Slayer
  4. Core 04 Wit's End Wit's End
  5. Core 05 Guardian Angel Guardian Angel
  6. Boots Berserker's Greaves Berserker's Greaves
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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Kog'Maw Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Extremely strong against slow frontlines he can shred with his W.
  • Excellent mid/late game range allowing him to play safely behind his team.
  • Consistent scaling that doesn’t rely on burst timing.
  • Highly effective in extended objective fights.
↓ Weaknesses
  • If your team cannot peel or protect a stationary carry.
  • Against compositions with multiple assassins or fast dive threats.
  • If the game is likely to be decided by fast skirmishes.
  • Without a frontline or crowd control to slow fights down.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsKog'Maw: combos & tips Wild Rift

On-hit DPS combo
1 W W
2 AA
3 Q Q
4 AA

Activate W for range and on-hit damage, Q for armour/MR shred, spam auto-attacks.

Poke combo
1 E E
2 Q Q
3 AA

E slow trail, Q for damage + shred, auto-attacks whilst the enemy is slowed.

Snipe combo
1 R R
2 R R
3 R R

Use R repeatedly on low-HP targets from long range. Increasing mana cost.

Engage combo
1 Q Q
2 W W
3 AA
4 E E

Q to reduce resistances, W for maximum DPS, auto-attacks, E for slow or retreat.

Mechanical Tips

  • Bio-Arcane Barrage (W): increases auto-attack range and deals % of maximum HP damage per hit. Activate in combat, not just for poking. Lasts 8s — don’t waste it when not in combat.
  • Caustic Spittle (Q): reduces the target’s armour and magic resistance. Cast Q before using W auto-attacks to maximise on-hit damage.
  • Living Artillery (R): long range, damage increases if the target is low on HP. Can be spammed, but the mana cost doubles with each rapid cast. Use with caution on targets with normal HP.
  • Void Ooze (E): a trail of ooze that slows. Use it in the direction the enemy is fleeing to kite them.
  • Passive: Icathian Surprise: Upon death, Kog’Maw continues to move and explodes after a few seconds — useful for positioning yourself towards enemies just before dying.

Common Mistakes

  • Casting W without an imminent fight — wasting the 8-second duration on unproductive kiting.
  • Spamming R whilst low on mana — the cost doubles with each rapid cast, so mana management is critical.
  • Not applying Q before W — losing a significant portion of the on-hit damage.

Notable Interactions

  • W + Guinsoo’s Rageblade = synergistically boosted attack speed and on-hit damage.
  • Kog’Maw requires a peel support (Lulu, Karma) — he’s very immobile.
  • R can be used for vision and to poke from base if the targets are in the right position.
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§ 08 — DialoguesKog'Maw Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Kog’Maw viable in solo queue? +

Yes, but only under specific conditions. Without protection or coordination, he becomes very vulnerable. He is viable if you can read fights and play as a second-line DPS.

Q.02 Why do I die so quickly with Kog’Maw? +

Because you likely enter fights too early or expose yourself without protection. His gameplay relies on perfect timing and positioning.

Q.03 Should I focus the backline? +

No in most cases. Kog’Maw excels at shredding frontline due to sustained DPS. Forcing backline is often a mistake.

Q.04 What is Kog’Maw’s key moment? +

Extended mid/late game fights, especially around objectives where he can stay protected and deal consistent damage.

Data — Stats per levelKog'Maw Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 335Attack range 500Bonus attack speed / lvl +0%
Show stats per level
LvlHPADArmorMRManaHP regenRes. regen
1630543432380814
275057.538.533.54308.615
38706143354809.216
499064.547.536.55309.717
51,11068523858010.318
61,23071.556.539.563010.919
71,35075614168011.520
81,47078.565.542.573012.121
91,59082704478012.622
101,71085.574.545.583013.223
111,83089794788013.824
121,95092.583.548.593014.425
132,0709688509801526
142,19099.592.551.51,03015.527
152,31010397531,08016.128

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