[25.18] 1v9 Koggy - Guide
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Kog'Maw Build Guide By natok
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Recommended Items
Runes: Classic
1
2
Precision
Resolve
+10% Attack Speed
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+65 Base Health
Spells:
1
2
3
4
5
Classic
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![LoL Summoner Spell: Barrier]()
![LoL Summoner Spell: Flash]()
Barrier
Flash
Items
Go thist most games
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AP mage (comet/firststrike)
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off meta / fun
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bruiser kog (conq)
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Threats & Synergies
Threats
Synergies
Extreme
Major
Even
Minor
Tiny
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None
Low
Ok
Strong
Ideal
Extreme Threats
Ideal Synergies
Twitch
Basicly auto lane win after 6 especialy after the ap twitch buffs. With R he outranged and outdamages you, basicly theres nothing you can do.
Lulu
Lulu is practicaly made for him.
She provides everything a kogmaw needs, peel, shields, onhit effects, cc, ms, and her R.
Synergies
Ideal
Strong
Ok
Low
None
Lulu
Lulu is practicaly made for him. She provides everything a kogmaw needs, peel, shields, onhit effects, cc, ms, and her R.
Champion Build Guide
Introduction
Introduction – Mastering 
Kog'Maw
The Unique Hypercarry
Kog'Maw is one of the most unique hyper-carries in League of Legends. Unlike most Marksmen, his power doesn’t come from crits or mobility, but from consistent DPS through on-hit damage. With Bio-Arcane Barrage (W), he melts even the tankiest opponents, making him a late-game monster that few champions can outdamage.
Strengths & Weaknesses
However, this power comes with significant weaknesses: Kog'Maw is immobile, fragile, and completely dependent on his team to protect him. Without peel and proper positioning, he dies instantly to assassins or hard engage. Learning how to survive and position correctly is key to unlocking his full potential.
Kog'Maw is immobile, fragile, and completely dependent on his team to protect him. Without peel and proper positioning, he dies instantly to assassins or hard engage. Learning how to survive and position correctly is key to unlocking his full potential.
The Commitment
If you draft Kog'Maw, you are committing to a strategy: survive the early game, scale into mid/late, and then become the unstoppable damage source that shreds entire teams. With the right support and patience, Kog'Maw turns any game into a battle of endurance – and few champions win that war better than him.
Kog'Maw, you are committing to a strategy: survive the early game, scale into mid/late, and then become the unstoppable damage source that shreds entire teams. With the right support and patience, Kog'Maw turns any game into a battle of endurance – and few champions win that war better than him.
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Tip: Think of Kog'Maw not as a lane dominator, but as a late-game powerhouse. Patience, positioning, and understanding his strengths will let you carry games that feel unwinnable. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Cons
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Laning Phase
How to Play the Lane
Lane Phase Overview
- As Kog'Maw, your laning phase is all about survival and scaling. You don’t need to dominate early, but look for trades when the opportunity appears.
- Last-hit safely, even under tower, rather than forcing trades and missing CS.
- If you land Caustic Spittle (Q), you usually win the trade thanks to its shred and your auto damage. Use this to punish opponents who step too close.
- With Bio-Arcane Barrage (W), focus on spacing enemies to fully utilize bonus range. Outranging the enemy Marksman is your biggest early advantage.
- Save Void Ooze (E) mainly for disengage or zoning against engages.
- Only push waves when your jungler is nearby or you have solid vision control — Kog'Maw is very gankable when immobile.
Common Mistakes
- Over-trading against heavy poke lanes like Caitlyn, Varus, or Ziggs.
- Spamming Void Ooze (E) for poke and going OOM when it’s needed to peel.
- Wasting Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) on minion waves instead of pressuring champions.
- Not respecting early all-ins; be ready to burn Flash or Ghost if needed.
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Tip: Remember: your range is your weapon. Stay at max range during trades, and if you connect Caustic Spittle (Q), commit to autos with Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) to zone or force enemies out. Surviving to your 2–3 item spike lets you out-DPS almost any Marksman. |
Mid Game
General Gameplan & Common Mistakes
General Gameplan
- Once you hit 2 items, Kog'Maw becomes a real threat. Your goal is to group with your team and play around objectives ( Dragon, Rift Herald, Towers).
- Rotate to fights instead of solo pushing — you’re too easy to collapse on alone.
- Use Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) to poke and siege safely; your extended range allows you to chip down enemies under turret.
- Stay close to your support and frontline — you deal damage, they keep you alive.
- Always position behind your frontline and hit the closest targets safely (usually tanks or bruisers).
Common Mistakes
- Splitting side lanes without vision — assassins like Zed or LeBlanc can punish instantly.
- Walking too far forward in rotations; always let your team face-check brushes first.
- Over-chasing without Ghost or proper peel — you’ll get collapsed on.
- Ignoring wave management; slow-pushing a side lane before grouping can create free tempo for your team.
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Tip: In mid-game teamfights, don’t tunnel on enemy carries. Your role is to shred whatever is in front of you. With Bio-Arcane Barrage (W), even tanks melt. Staying alive and auto-attacking consistently often wins the fight. |
Late Game & Teamfights
Teamfights & Late Game – Mastering Kog'Maw as a Hyper-Carry
1. Positioning
- Backline Only – Kog'Maw is extremely squishy; one misstep can mean instant death. Always stay behind tanks and peel.
- Use terrain wisely – Fight near walls, jungle paths, or minion waves to make it harder for enemies to reach you.
- Watch for threats – Assassins or gap-closers like Zed, Kha'Zix, or Talon can delete you in seconds. Keep Flash or defensive summoners ready.
2. Ability Management
- Bio-Arcane Barrage – W – Primary DPS tool. Always attack from max range and prioritize stacking Bio-Arcane Barrage on targets you can safely hit.
- Caustic Spittle – Q – Hit priority targets before activating Bio-Arcane Barrage to amplify damage.
- Void Ooze – E – Zone divers and peel for yourself.
- Living Artillery – R – Use safely from backline to finish low-health enemies or poke during sieges. Mind your mana.
3. Target Priority
- Primary targets: Marksman / mage – If you can safely attack them, they are your priority. Focus the ones you can hit without putting yourself in danger.
- Secondary: Peel for your own backline if they are being dived.
- Avoid chasing low-health targets recklessly; one death can cost Baron, Elder Dragon, or a crucial tower.
4. Kiting & Movement
- Attack-move constantly; never stand still.
- Use minions and terrain to maintain distance from threats.
- Work with frontline: let them soak damage while you output safely.
5. Mindset and Tips
- Kog'Maw is a hyper-carry – survival > greed. The longer you live, the more DPS you deal.
- Communicate with your team: call for peel, signal when you’re ready to commit damage.
- Pre-fire objectives and enemies with Living Artillery when safe; vision control is key to avoid ambushes.
- Stay calm – late game fights are often won by positioning and patience rather than raw mechanical skill.
| Tip: Always prioritize safe damage. Even in late game, attacking the wrong target or overextending can cost the fight. |
Enemy Champions & How to Play vs Them
Enemy Champions & How to Play Against Them
1. General Classes
- Marksman (ADC) – Your main target in fights if you can safely hit them. Avoid diving onto them without peel or frontline cover. Keep distance and use Bio-Arcane Barrage to poke.
- Mages – Can chunk you down with burst spells. Focus them only when your Living Artillery is up and you are at max range. Watch for crowd control and avoid overextending.
- Bruisers / Fighters – They are usually frontline divers. Kite them with attack-move and use Void Ooze to slow and peel. Avoid extended trades unless your W stacks are active.
- Assassins – Zed, Kha'Zix, Talon are huge threats. Always track their position and keep Flash ready. Let your team handle them if possible; do not overcommit.
- Tanks – Low DPS; usually they’re not your priority unless they peel for their carries. Use Bio-Arcane Barrage to melt if they overextend.
2. Specific Champions
- Zed – Assassin who can burst you. Save Flash for shadow combos and always try to fight near your frontline. Focus him only if his cooldowns are down.
- Kha'Zix – Dangerous in isolated skirmishes. Avoid fighting alone; stay with your team and kite.
- Rengar – Similar to Kha'Zix; respect his ultimate and do not facecheck brushes.
- Yasuo – Can block your Living Artillery with Wind Wall. Time your ult carefully and kite constantly.
- Leona – Strong engage. Use Void Ooze and minions to slow her, and rely on frontline peel.
3. Tips vs Enemies
- Always prioritize safety over chasing kills – attacking the wrong target can cost your life.
- Focus enemies that you can hit without being threatened by divers or CC.
- Use terrain, minions, and vision to control distance against assassins and melee champions.
- Communicate with your team about threats – call out enemy ultimates and dive threats.
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Tip: Understanding enemy classes and champions helps you choose safe targets and maximize Kog'Maw’s impact in every fight. |
Advanced Tips & Tricks
Advanced Tips & Tricks – OTP Kog'Maw Mastery
1. W Mechanics and Maximizing DPS
- Keep Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) active constantly during fights – always auto-attack with W on to maximize DPS.
- Use Caustic Spittle (Q) on priority targets to boost your W damage in fights, especially when kiting back.
- Items like Guinsoo's Rageblade and Runaan's Hurricane synergize perfectly with W for hyper-carry potential.
2. Poke and Skirmish Optimization
- In lane, use Living Artillery (R) to safely poke isolated or low-health targets.
- During skirmishes, alternate auto-attacks with W to output maximum sustained damage while staying at safe range.
- Use Void Ooze (E) to zone divers and control spacing in tight areas or jungle paths.
3. Item Timing and Power Spikes
- Completion of Kraken Slayer, Guinsoo's Rageblade, or Runaan's Hurricane marks when Kog'Maw can output true late-game DPS.
- Avoid overcommitting before these power spikes; early aggression is viable only with proper peel and positioning.
- Adjust positioning according to your items – W steroids and attack speed items allow safe shredding from distance.
4. Map Awareness & Safety
- Stay in safe positions relative to your team; do not facecheck brushes or overextend against unseen threats.
- Pre-fire Living Artillery to poke low-health or isolated enemies if safe, particularly near objectives.
- Use terrain and minions to maintain distance from divers and melee threats.
5. Micro Tricks for OTPs
- Kite with precision: move between auto-attacks to stay at maximum range.
- Track enemy cooldowns – if a threat like Zed or Leona uses key abilities, exploit the downtime to reposition aggressively.
- Angle Void Ooze and W auto-attacks around minions and terrain to poke safely and control spacing.
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Tip: Mastering Kog'Maw as an OTP is about maintaining W uptime, precise kiting, and maximizing damage with item power spikes while staying safe. |
Conclusion
Conclusion – Mastering Kog'Maw as a Hyper-Carry
1. Core Takeaways
- Kog'Maw thrives on positioning, range management, and timing of abilities. Survival is always priority one – your DPS is meaningless if you are dead.
- Focus on targets you can safely hit: Marksman and mages are prime targets, but only if engaging them doesn’t put you at risk.
- Ability weaving, stacking Bio-Arcane Barrage, and using Living Artillery effectively define a skilled Kog'Maw OTP.
- Map awareness and understanding enemy cooldowns are essential. Avoid overextending and let your team create opportunities.
2. Mental Approach
- Patience is key – Kog'Maw shines through calculated positioning rather than flashy mechanics alone.
- Communicate consistently: call for peel, signal targets, and coordinate with your frontline.
- Adapt to the flow of the game – late-game hyper-carries win fights by smart target selection and survival, not by raw aggression.
- League of Legends is as much a mental game as a mechanical one: the player who tilts first often loses, while the one who keeps a cool head finds the win condition.
3. Final Words
- Mastering Kog'Maw takes practice, focus, and awareness. By following these principles, OTPs can maximize impact in every phase of the game.
- Remember: your range and DPS scale with patience, positioning, and item power spikes. Play smart, stay safe, and your hyper-carry potential will carry the team.
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Tip: Consistent, safe damage output combined with strategic positioning and strong mentality is what separates good Kog'Maw players from great ones. Stay calm, stay focused, and you’ll see results. |
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[25.18] 1v9 Koggy - Guide
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