MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kog'Maw vs Katarina
What is Kog'Maw's win rate vs Katarina?
In Mid, Kog'Maw wins 47% against Katarina across 101 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 66 gold.
Does Kog'Maw counter Katarina?
The numbers call it close: 47% for Kog'Maw over 101 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 Katarina as Kog'Maw
When Kog'Maw is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 55% over 58 games; 300 down, it drops to 35% over 43.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 55% | 58 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 35% | 43 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 51% | 85 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 3:48; the level 6 spike lands around 5:21. 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.