MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Caitlyn vs Kog'Maw
What is Caitlyn's win rate vs Kog'Maw?
In ADC, Caitlyn wins 50% against Kog'Maw across 1,864 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Caitlyn ahead by 308 gold.
Does Caitlyn counter Kog'Maw?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Caitlyn over 1,864 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Kog'Maw as Caitlyn
When Caitlyn is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 56% over 1,102 games; 300 down, it drops to 40% over 762.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 56% | 1,102 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 40% | 762 |
| First blood | 52% | 1,045 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 57% | 714 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 54% | 1,292 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 59% | 350 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 67% | 138 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:52; the level 6 spike lands around 7:29. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Caitlyn build in ADC?
Into Kog'Maw specifically, Caitlyn finishes Hexoptics C44 first most often: 46.8% over 412 games of this matchup.
The most-finished core in this exact matchup is Hexoptics C44, Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon: 55.0% across 131 games.
The most-finished Caitlyn core is The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards: 54.3% across 14,626 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Hexoptics C44 (47,375 games).
Skill plan: Caitlyn players max Q first and take Q at level 1.