MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kog'Maw vs Hwei
What is Kog'Maw's win rate vs Hwei?
In Mid, Kog'Maw wins 60% against Hwei across 92 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 Kog'Maw ahead by 315 gold.
Does Kog'Maw counter Hwei?
The numbers call it close: 60% for Kog'Maw over 92 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 Hwei as Kog'Maw
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 65% | 57 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 74% | 42 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 68% | 57 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:19; the level 6 spike lands around 5:16. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Kog'Maw build in Mid?
The most-finished Kog'Maw core is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 61.6% across 310 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 Dusk and Dawn (791 games).
Skill plan: Kog'Maw players max E first and take E at level 1.