Kog’Maw is not one of the cutest champions you can run into on the Rift. However, this little bug is just as deadly as other bugs like Kha’Zix and Elise. In this article, we explain how to effectively counter Kog’Maw, an ADC champion, on Summoner’s Rift.
Best Kog’Maw Counters
- Blitzcrank
- Lucian
- Miss Fortune
- Poppy
- Ashe
- Akali
Pug’Maw
Kog’Maw Counter Picks
Now that you know who counters Kog’Maw, you can finally counter pick Kog’Maw in any matchup. Let’s take you through some tips on how to use a few of these champions who are counters to Kog’Maw. After, there is a general section explaining how to use any LoL champion as counters for Kog’Maw. After all, if you know how to play against Kog’Maw, you can play safely and effectively to defeat Kog’Maw in a lane.
Blitzcrank
With no real good way to escape a Blitzcrank when caught, Kog’Maw can’t escape without a lot of help. Once Blitzcrank hooks a Kog’Maw, the ADC should all-in on him (be aware of the enemy support).
Lucian
Lucian’s mobility gives him the edge over Kog’Maw. Combine this with your burst and you can easily dodge Kog’Maw’s skill shots and deal sufficient damage to him during trades.
Ashe
With no real escape, Ashe makes it difficult for Kog’Maw to run away after initiating a trade due to her passive slow. Use this to your advantage when engaging Kog’Maw.
Battlecast Kog’Maw
Tips For Playing Against Kog’Maw
- Kog’Maw does not have any escape abilities, making him an easy target. Try to focus him in team fights first.
- Run away from Kog’Maw’s corpse as it will explode shortly dealing a lot of true damage.
- Try to monitor Kog’Maw’s W cooldown as he loses a lot of range when it is down.
- His Q is now skill shot, making it easier to dodge. This can easily be accomplished by standing behind minions.
Monarch Kog’Maw
By using the champions who counter Kog’Maw and the LoL Kog’Maw counter tips above, you can now develop a strategy to help you, as a summoner, become an effective counter to Kog’Maw players.