Build, runes, synergies, counters, lore. Kog’Maw is a hyper carry marksman in League of Legends known for his long-range artillery attacks and immense late-game damage output.
General Description
Kog’Maw is a void creature who relies on his long-range attacks to melt through enemies. His passive ability, Icathian Surprise, causes him to explode upon death, dealing damage to nearby enemies. Kog’Maw excels at dealing consistent damage from a safe distance, shredding through tanks with his bio-arcane barrage ability. His ultimate, Living Artillery, allows him to unleash devastating artillery strikes from afar.
Kog’Maw Build
Kog’Maw typically builds items that enhance his attack speed, on-hit effects, and critical strike chance. Items like Blade of the Ruined King and Guinsoo’s Rageblade are core to his build, providing him with increased damage and attack speed. Kog’Maw can also consider items like Runaan’s Hurricane or Infinity Edge for additional damage and area-of-effect potential.
Kog’Maw Runes
In the rune tree, Kog’Maw often runs Lethal Tempo as his keystone, increasing his attack speed even further in extended fights. For secondary runes, he can choose Precision for additional damage or Sorcery for increased scaling and utility. Runes like Legend: Alacrity and Gathering Storm can further enhance his attack speed and late-game scaling.
Kog’Maw Synergies
Kog’Maw synergizes well with champions who can provide crowd control or protection, such as Nautilus or Lulu. He also pairs well with champions who can peel for him and create opportunities for him to deal damage, like Janna or Braum. Kog’Maw’s long-range damage makes him a great partner for champions with strong engage or zoning abilities.
Counters
Kog’Maw can struggle against champions who can burst him down quickly or dive onto him, such as Zed or Irelia. Additionally, champions with long-range poke and mobility, like Ezreal or Xerath, can make it challenging for Kog’Maw to position himself safely in team fights. Vision control and proper positioning are crucial for Kog’Maw to avoid being caught out of position.
Lore
Kog’Maw is a voidborn creature with an insatiable hunger. He was unleashed upon Runeterra, seeking to consume everything in his path. Kog’Maw is a mindless entity driven solely by his desire to feed. He spits corrosive acid and void ooze at his enemies, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Kog’Maw is a relentless force that devours all lifeforms, embodying the destructive nature of the void.
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