MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Xerath vs Kog'Maw
What is Xerath's win rate vs Kog'Maw?
In Mid, Xerath wins 59% against Kog'Maw across 110 observed ranked games.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Xerath ahead by 178 gold.
Xerath at 15:00
- Gold: +178
- CS: -5
- XP: +167
Typical gap to Kog'Maw, from 110 games that reached 15:00.
Does Xerath counter Kog'Maw?
Too close to call. Xerath sits at 59% over 110 games, so neither pick counters the other here. The lane goes to whoever wins the spots below, like the gold lead at 10:00 or staying alive until 15:00, so play for those and let the pick argument go.
How to beat Kog'Maw as Xerath
When Xerath is ahead in gold at 10:00, this matchup runs 64% over 55 games; behind, it drops to 55% over 55.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 64% | 55 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 55% | 55 |
| First blood | 57% | 62 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 55% | 51 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:15; the level 6 spike lands around 5:22. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Xerath build in Mid?
Into Kog'Maw specifically, Xerath finishes Luden's Echo first most often: 52.4% over 42 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Xerath core is Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 56.5% across 6,501 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Luden's Echo (32,580 games).
Skill plan: Xerath players max Q first and take Q at level 1.