MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions

Karthus vs Kog'Maw

What is Karthus's win rate vs Kog'Maw?

In ADC, Karthus wins 47% against Kog'Maw across 55 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 Karthus ahead by 124 gold.

Does Karthus counter Kog'Maw?

The numbers call it close: 47% for Karthus over 55 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 Karthus

The median first death in this lane comes at 3:39; the level 6 spike lands around 7:10. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.

What does Karthus build in ADC?

The most-finished Karthus core is Blackfire Torch, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 58.3% across 949 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (3,479 games).

Skill plan: Karthus players max Q first and take Q at level 1.